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Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

Fort Lauderdale, United States

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Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

Fort Lauderdale, United States
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Fort Lauderdale's premier general aviation and business airport.

Opened
1942
Location
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) is a public general aviation airport located in the northern part of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It serves as a major hub for private, charter, and corporate aviation in the South Florida region, relieving congestion from the nearby Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Fort Lauderdale and features multiple fixed-base operators (FBOs) catering to business jets, turboprops, and piston aircraft. It is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the United States by aircraft operations. FXE also supports flight training activities and hosts various aviation services including aircraft maintenance, avionics repair, and charter operations. Its proximity to major highways makes it convenient for business travelers throughout Broward County.
Terminals
FXE does not have commercial airline terminals; passenger services are handled through multiple FBO facilities serving general and business aviation.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible via major roadways including I-95 and Commercial Boulevard, with taxi and rideshare services available for ground transportation.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at FXE; the airport primarily serves charter operators, corporate flight departments, and private aircraft.
Notable facts
  • ›Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport was originally built as a military airfield during World War II.
  • ›The airport has two paved runways, with the primary runway measuring approximately 6,000 feet in length.
  • ›FXE consistently ranks among the top general aviation airports in the U.S. by total aircraft operations.
  • ›Several prominent flight training schools operate at the airport.
  • ›The airport is located approximately 5 miles north of downtown Fort Lauderdale.
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Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
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Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is a general aviation airport located within the city limits of Fort Lauderdale, in Broward County, Florida, United States, five miles (8.0 km) north of downtown Fort Lauderdale. It is a division of the Transportation and Mobility Department of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

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