Aviation Filming Regulations
Producers and Line Managers
Photographers
General Aviation Airport Managers
Miami Dade Aviation Department Business Partners
To whom it may concern:
In an effort to inform production companies of filming procedures for the Miami Dade Aviation Department (MDAD), MDAD has developed guidelines for Miami International Airport and its General Aviation Airports. Our primary objective is the safety and security of our passengers and tenants and keeping our facilities operational and functional.
A Film Permit is a Requirement
To obtain a permit for video, still or film productions at the airport, contact the Miami-Dade Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment at 305-375-3288. Additionally, Miami-Dade Aviation Department must be notified by calling the Office of Public Affairs at
305-876-7017.
Coordinating Process
When a production company requests to film at Miami International Airport or one of General Aviation Airports, they must contact the Office of Public Affairs, in order to discuss logistics of the project. The production company must submit a narrative with a description of the project and will schedule a visit to the desired locations to determine feasibility. After the locations have been selected, a pre-production meeting is scheduled to review the entire production.
Departmental Fees
In order to better assess the needs of the production companies utilizing our airports’ facilities and minimize costs incurred by the Department during filming projects, production companies that need to utilize high efficiency lights and/or electrical dependant equipment during their filming projects must secure the services of an electrician from the Miami Dade Aviation Department. The electrical expenses incurred by the production companies are 40.00 per hour. This is merely to protect the Airport’s business partners and concessionaires from experiencing power failures. The size and caliber of the project will determine the need to secure airport off duty police officers and/or additional support personnel. These expenses will be paid by the production company.
