Homestead Air Reserve Base — Homestead, United States
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Distance & flight time from HST
Homestead Air Reserve Base
HST is Homestead Air Reserve Base, a United States Air Force Reserve installation located south of Miami, Florida. The base supports Air Force Reserve Command operations, including cargo and refueling aircraft, and has a long history tied to Cold War-era strategic operations and hurricane recovery, having been heavily damaged by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 before being rebuilt as a reserve installation. HST is not open for civilian commercial flights, functioning purely as military infrastructure. Its South Florida location near the Everglades and Florida Keys makes it strategically positioned for both domestic reserve missions and rapid regional disaster response operations in the hurricane-prone Southeast.
Runways at Homestead Air Reserve Base (HST)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 11201 ft (3414 m) | 300 ft (91 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Homestead Air Reserve Base (HST)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 123.8 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 132.275 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 27.58 MHz |
| GCA | GCA | 123.8 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.75 MHz |
| OPS | 93FS | 138.025 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 31.865 MHz |
| POST | COMD POST | 25.21 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 37.22 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 133.45 MHz |
Airports near Homestead Air Reserve Base (HST)
- Miami Executive Airport (TMB) — 18.4 km (11.4 mi)
- Ocean Reef Club Airport (OCA) — 21.2 km (13.2 mi)
- Miami International Airport (MIA) — 35.5 km (22.1 mi)
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) — 47.7 km (29.6 mi)
- North Perry Airport (HWO) — 58.8 km (36.5 mi)
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) — 68.9 km (42.8 mi)
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) — 81.6 km (50.7 mi)
- Boca Raton Airport (BCT) — 102.7 km (63.8 mi)
HST is Homestead Air Reserve Base near Miami, not a civilian airport, so it will not appear in commercial flight searches. It was rebuilt after Hurricane Andrew devastated the original installation in 1992.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Homestead Air Reserve Base?
The IATA code for Homestead Air Reserve Base is HST.
What is the ICAO code for Homestead Air Reserve Base?
The ICAO code for Homestead Air Reserve Base is KHST. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.