Airport Overview
Pompano Beach Airpark (KPMP/PMP) is a high-activity general aviation reliever owned by the City of Pompano Beach, sitting in northern Broward County about 2 miles from downtown Pompano Beach and roughly 12 miles north of Fort Lauderdale. It is one of South Florida's busiest GA fields, well known as the home base of the Goodyear Blimp. The airpark handles flight training, corporate, and personal aircraft while keeping operators clear of the airline congestion at nearby Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (KFLL).
Runway Capability
The airport offers three asphalt runways: 15/33 at 4,918 ft, 6/24 at 4,001 ft, and 10/28 at 3,502 ft. The 4,918-ft primary runway supports light jets and turboprops with ease and can accommodate many midsize jets after a standard runway-performance analysis for weight, temperature, and balanced-field requirements. At 19 ft MSL, density altitude is rarely a limiting factor. Larger-cabin and heavy jets should plan on Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE, 4 NM) or KFLL (11 NM).
Charter Considerations
KPMP's central Broward location makes it a convenient pickup point for Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach, and northern Fort Lauderdale. South Florida demand peaks sharply from December through April and around major events and holidays, when ramp space and aircraft positioning tighten. Booking 7–14 days ahead during the winter season secures better aircraft selection and pricing; last-minute lift is usually available but at a premium.
Safety & Planning
KPMP is a towered field under the FAA Contract Tower Program, with the tower generally staffed from about 0700 to 2100 local; outside those hours pilots self-announce on CTAF. Instrument arrivals rely on RNAV (GPS) and visual approaches, so crews should plan suitable weather alternates when ceilings are low. There is no on-field U.S. Customs — international arrivals must clear at a designated airport of entry such as Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (KFLL) or Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE) before continuing to PMP.
Seasonal & Operational Factors
South Florida's subtropical climate means warm temperatures year-round and a pronounced convective season from late spring through early fall, when afternoon thunderstorms commonly build between roughly 14:00 and 18:00 local. Morning departures consistently offer the smoothest conditions. Haze and high humidity can reduce visibility even without obvious cloud, and the Atlantic hurricane season (June–November) warrants extra schedule flexibility. The drier cooler months provide the most reliable flying weather — and the busiest charter demand.
Regional Context
KPMP sits amid one of the densest clusters of general aviation airports in the country. Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE) is just 4 NM away, Boca Raton (KBCT) 8 NM north, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (KFLL) 11 NM south, and North Perry (KHWO) 16 NM southwest. This network gives operators strong options for customs clearance, longer runways, or alternate FBO pricing within a short repositioning hop.