Is Miami airport closed today? Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 crash sparks fire, triggers ground stop
An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo plane caught fire after overrunning the runway and striking multiple vehicles at Miami International Airport.
Miami International Airport has been shut down today after a crash involving an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767. The aircraft overran the runway, hit multiple vehicles, and caught fire, resulting in several injuries. The airport declared a ground stop at 3:00 p.m., ceasing all flights from taking off or landing until further notice.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue received reports of a hazardous situation around 1:55 p.m. local time, with over 60 units on scene. The crews found an airplane that had caught fire as a result of the crash, with heavy flames and smoke visible. Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire and assess patients, who are reportedly multiple.
The crash occurred on Sunday when the plane landed at Miami International Airport after flying from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an official ground stop advisory for the airport on September 6, 2026, due to a RWY-TAXI / DISABLED AIRCRAFT issue. Departure facilities affected include Houston, Jacksonville, Miami, Atlanta, and Washington.
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