NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory

4301 Rickenbacker Causeway

Miami, FL 33149

305-361-4420

AOML is a member of a unique community of marine research and educational institutions located on Virginia Key in Miami, Florida. Our neighboring institutions include NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center, the University of Miami Rosenstiel School for Marine and Atmospheric Science, the Maritime and Science Technology (MAST) Academy, the Virginia Key Beach Park, and the Miami Seaquarium. Please note that there is a one-way $1.75 toll for the Rickenbacker Causeway.

Our operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Aerial map of Virginia Key

Local transportation options to reach AOML:

• Miami International Airport (MIA) and Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) are withing driving distance of our facility.
• Metrorail and/or MetroBus (Use the B bus to get to AOML)
• Tri-Rail
• Traffic Reports for Miami-Dade County