Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE)

6000 NW 21st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. The airport is about 5 miles north of downtown Fort Lauderdale, directly off I-95.

7 miles, approximately 15 minutes by car. Las Olas Boulevard and the Intracoastal Waterway are 5 miles (12 minutes). Port Everglades is 8 miles.

FXE has no scheduled commercial airline service. All traffic is general aviation: private jets, corporate aircraft, charter, flight training, and maintenance operations. It is Broward County's dedicated private aviation airport.

FXE's principal FBOs are Banyan Air Service (the largest, with extensive maintenance and avionics), Signature Aviation, Atlantic Aviation, and W Aviation, with Sheltair and the Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center adding hangar and handling capacity. All offer Jet-A, lounges, and full ground handling; 100LL is also available.

Yes. CBP services are available on the field. International arrivals from the Bahamas, Caribbean, and Latin America can clear customs at FXE. Advance eAPIS filing is required.

Runway 9/27 at 6,001 feet (asphalt, 100 ft wide). It has an ILS approach to Runway 9 and accommodates light, midsize, and super-midsize jets, plus routine Gulfstream G650 operations. Ultra-long-range jets at heavy weights should run a performance review. The crosswind runway 13/31 is 4,000 feet.

Yes. G650 operations at FXE are routine. The 6,001-foot Runway 9/27, combined with the airport's 13-foot sea-level elevation, accommodates the G650 at typical landing weights. Ultra-long-range aircraft at maximum weights may require a performance review depending on conditions.

Yes. Fort Lauderdale Executive operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with full runway lighting and a control tower. Voluntary noise-abatement procedures apply at night: Runways 13/31 close from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. when 9/27 are usable, and engine run-ups are prohibited 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Costs vary by aircraft and route. A light jet to Nassau runs $5,000-$7,000. A midsize jet to New York costs $16,000-$22,000. A heavy jet to Los Angeles runs $38,000-$50,000. Contact The Jet Finder for a specific quote.

The City of Fort Lauderdale. The airport has been city-owned for over 80 years and is operated by the Fort Lauderdale Aviation Department.

KFXE. The IATA and FAA identifier is FXE. Use KFXE for international flight plans.

FXE is a general aviation airport with no commercial airline service. FLL (Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International) is a major commercial airport 5 miles south. Private jet passengers use FXE for faster boarding, no TSA lines, and direct ramp access. FLL offers private jet handling through its FBO but with longer taxi times and commercial traffic.

An ILS to Runway 9, RNAV (GPS) approaches to all four runway ends (9, 27, 13, 31), a VOR approach to Runway 9, and visual approaches. The field is towered and operates 24/7.

Banyan is one of the most recognized FBOs in the Southeast. Established in 1979, it operates the largest facility at FXE with competitive fuel pricing, an extensive avionics and maintenance shop, a well-stocked pilot shop, and a parts department. It consistently ranks among the top-rated FBOs in industry surveys.

Over 500 aircraft are based at FXE, including corporate jets, turboprops, piston singles, helicopters, and training aircraft. With roughly 195,000 annual operations, it is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country and home to multiple maintenance and avionics shops.

Peak traffic occurs during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (October), winter snowbird season (November through April), and spring break. The Bahamas charter corridor is active year-round.