United States flag Ft Lauderdale Airport (FXE)

Country United States | North America | Regional Hub | IATA: FXE | ICAO: KFXE | Elevation 13 ft · 4 m | Local time —

Destinations
89
Flights / day
31
Busiest route
Andros Island
Top airline
Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport averages 31 flights per day to 89 destinations, with 65 domestic routes and 24 international routes. A total of 50 airlines operate at FXE, led by Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter. This airport provides direct service to 12 countries across two continents, with Bahamas representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Fort Lauderdale Executive connects to Van Nuys, with a typical flight time of 5 hr 55 mins. Updated: July 16, 2026

Route Network

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport connects 89 destinations worldwide, with Andros Island standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Los Angeles, and the shortest flight is to Nassau.

Bahamas flag Andros Island (SAQ) – Bahamas 1 airline
—
FXE → SAQ
4
per day
Bahamas flag Nassau (NAS) – Bahamas 4 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
187 mi · 300 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Jacksonville (JAX) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
311 mi · 500 km
1
per day
Bahamas flag Stella Maris (SML) – Bahamas 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
356 mi · 574 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Stuart (SUA) – United States of America 5 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
68 mi · 110 km
6
per week
Bahamas flag Andros (COX) – Bahamas 1 airline
—
FXE → COX
5
per week
United States of America flag Athens (AHN) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
568 mi · 914 km
5
per week
United States of America flag Boca Raton (BCT) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
13 mi · 21 km
5
per week
United States of America flag Fort Myers (FMY) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
108 mi · 174 km
5
per week
United States of America flag Lawrenceville (LZU) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
583 mi · 939 km
5
per week
Bahamas flag North Eleuthera (ELH) – Bahamas 1 airline
1 hr 15 mins
223 mi · 358 km
5
per week
United States of America flag Atlanta (PDK) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
585 mi · 942 km
4
per week
United States of America flag Daytona Beach (DAB) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
213 mi · 343 km
4
per week
United States of America flag Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – United States of America 4 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
9 mi · 14 km
4
per week
United States of America flag Houston (HOU) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
952 mi · 1,532 km
4
per week
United States of America flag St Petersburg-Clearwater (PIE) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
195 mi · 314 km
4
per week
United States of America flag White Plains (HPN) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,092 mi · 1,757 km
4
per week
U.S. Virgin Islands flag St Thomas Island (STT) – U.S. Virgin Islands 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,112 mi · 1,789 km
3
per week
United States of America flag Chicago (MDW) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,160 mi · 1,867 km
3
per week
Bahamas flag Marsh Harbour (MHH) – Bahamas 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
192 mi · 310 km
3
per week
Colombia flag Rionegro (MDE) – Colombia 1 airline
—
FXE → MDE
3
per week
United States of America flag West Palm Beach (PBI) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
34 mi · 55 km
3
per week
United States of America flag Westhampton Beach (FOK) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,100 mi · 1,770 km
3
per week
Bahamas flag Arthur’s Town (ATC) – Bahamas 1 airline
—
FXE → ATC
2
per week
United States of America flag Atlanta (FTY) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
585 mi · 941 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Austin (AUS) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,100 mi · 1,770 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Bozeman (BZN) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → BZN
2
per week
United States of America flag Charlottesville (CHO) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
831 mi · 1,338 km
2
per week
Mexico flag Chetumal (CTM) – Mexico 1 airline
—
FXE → CTM
2
per week
U.S. Virgin Islands flag Christiansted (STX) – U.S. Virgin Islands 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,145 mi · 1,843 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Farmingdale (FRG) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,076 mi · 1,732 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Fort Worth (AFW) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → AFW
2
per week
Bahamas flag Freeport (FPO) – Bahamas 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
95 mi · 152 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Ft. Pierce (FPR) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
90 mi · 146 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Key Largo (OCA) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
61 mi · 98 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Marco Island (MRK) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
94 mi · 152 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Pittsburgh (PIT) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
988 mi · 1,589 km
2
per week
Turks and Caicos Islands flag Providenciales (PLS) – Turks and Caicos Islands 2 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
585 mi · 941 km
2
per week
Honduras flag Roatan Island (RTB) – Honduras 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
795 mi · 1,280 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Rochester (ROC) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,178 mi · 1,895 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Tallahassee (TLH) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
386 mi · 621 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Teterboro (TEB) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,071 mi · 1,724 km
2
per week
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 2 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,208 mi · 1,944 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Traverse City (TVC) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → TVC
2
per week
United States of America flag Vero Beach (VRB) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
102 mi · 164 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Albany (ALB) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → ALB
1
per week
United States of America flag Asheville (AVL) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
654 mi · 1,052 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Baltimore (BWI) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
919 mi · 1,480 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Bangor (BGR) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → BGR
1
per week
United States of America flag Binghamton (BGM) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → BGM
1
per week
United States of America flag Tri-Cities (TRI) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
722 mi · 1,162 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Columbia (CAE) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
538 mi · 866 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Dallas (ADS) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,103 mi · 1,776 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Detroit (YIP) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → YIP
1
per week
United States of America flag Eagle River (EGV) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → EGV
1
per week
United States of America flag Fort Myers (RSW) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
101 mi · 162 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Fort Worth (FTW) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,129 mi · 1,816 km
1
per week
Bahamas flag George Town (GGT) – Bahamas 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
325 mi · 523 km
1
per week
Bahamas flag Governor's Harbour (GHB) – Bahamas 1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
247 mi · 398 km
1
per week
Guatemala flag Guatemala City (GUA) – Guatemala 1 airline
—
FXE → GUA
1
per week
United States of America flag Houma (HUM) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → HUM
1
per week
United States of America flag Houston (IAH) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
960 mi · 1,545 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Kansas City (MKC) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,222 mi · 1,967 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Las Vegas (LAS) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 35 mins
2,165 mi · 3,484 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 55 mins
2,334 mi · 3,756 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Mc Allen (MFE) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,119 mi · 1,801 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Miami (TMB) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
41 mi · 66 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Monterey (MRY) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → MRY
1
per week
United States of America flag Montgomery (MGM) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → MGM
1
per week
United States of America flag Morgantown (MGW) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → MGW
1
per week
United States of America flag Nantucket (ACK) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,189 mi · 1,914 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Naples (APF) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
100 mi · 160 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Orlando (ISM) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
164 mi · 264 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Page (PGA) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 15 mins
1,974 mi · 3,176 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Philadelphia (PHL) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
987 mi · 1,588 km
1
per week
Dominican Republic flag Punta Cana (PUJ) – Dominican Republic 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
919 mi · 1,480 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Punta Gorda (PGD) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
123 mi · 198 km
1
per week
British Virgin Islands flag Road Town (EIS) – British Virgin Islands 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,132 mi · 1,822 km
1
per week
Bahamas flag Rock Sound (RSD) – Bahamas 1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
265 mi · 426 km
1
per week
Sint Maarten flag Saint Martin (SXM) – Sint Maarten 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,227 mi · 1,975 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Spartanburg (SPA) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → SPA
1
per week
United States of America flag St Paul (STP) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → STP
1
per week
United States of America flag Statesville (SVH) – United States of America 1 airline
—
FXE → SVH
1
per week
United States of America flag Tampa (TPA) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
190 mi · 306 km
1
per week
Mexico flag Toluca (TLC) – Mexico 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,322 mi · 2,127 km
1
per week
Bahamas flag Treasure Cay (TCB) – Bahamas 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
176 mi · 283 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Tuscaloosa (TCL) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
659 mi · 1,061 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Van Nuys (VNY) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 55 mins
2,340 mi · 3,765 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Wilmington (ILM) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
574 mi · 924 km
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 16, 2026.

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is served by 50 airlines, with Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter in the lead at 9% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 22% of routes. 28 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 17 airlines operate international routes, compared with 42 airlines serving domestic routes. Executive Jet Management is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Los Angeles with a flight time of 5 hrs 55 mins.

Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter (11 routes)
NetJets Aviation (8 routes)
WMA (7 routes)
FRV (6 routes)
CXK (6 routes)
Presidential Aviation (6 routes)
Executive Jet Management (6 routes)
TKM (5 routes)
VJA (5 routes)
Libyan Airlines (5 routes)
JRE (3 routes)
WUP (3 routes)
FJS (3 routes)
Hex'Air (2 routes)
WEJ (2 routes)
Flexjet (2 routes)
RKJ (2 routes)
Vuela El Salvador (2 routes)
HPP (2 routes)
KPO (2 routes)
N2 (2 routes)
Nolinor (2 routes)
FSS (1 routes)
Privaira (1 routes)
REE (1 routes)
Quest Diagnostics (1 routes)
JLF (1 routes)
ELZ (1 routes)
JSX Air (1 routes)
Saga Airlines (1 routes)
LVJQW (1 routes)
FFL (1 routes)
GCK (1 routes)
WWI (1 routes)
RVJ (1 routes)
ATI Jet (1 routes)
N1 (1 routes)
AirSprint (1 routes)
Chartright Air (1 routes)
PFA (1 routes)
O7 (1 routes)
TCA (1 routes)
TIV (1 routes)
Baker Aviation (1 routes)
National Airlines (1 routes)
Sky Quest (1 routes)
PlaneSense (1 routes)
LVKBK (1 routes)
My Jet Xpress Airlines (1 routes)
Nordwind Airlines (1 routes)

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport provides direct service to 12 countries across two continents. The route network is 73% domestic and 27% international. Bahamas is the primary international destination.

United States of America - 19/day
Bahamas - 9/day
U.S. Virgin Islands - 1/day
Colombia - 0/day
Mexico - 0/day
Turks and Caicos Islands - 0/day
Honduras - 0/day
Canada - 0/day
Guatemala - 0/day
Dominican Republic - 0/day
British Virgin Islands - 0/day
Sint Maarten - 0/day

Delays

Worst Delays · Most Punctual · Most Cancellations · Live Delays
Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
3 min late
3 min vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
2 min late
2 min vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (24 hour total)

Jul 20

2026

16:00 - 17:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

15:00 - 16:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
—
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

13:00 - 14:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
—
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

12:00 - 13:00

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
—
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
—
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
—
Arrival
—
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
—
Arrival
—
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
—
Arrival
—
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
—
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
—
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
—
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
—
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

21:00 - 22:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
11 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
21 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
—
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
on-time
0 min vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
2 min late
1 min (+34.4%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (7 day total)

Jul 19

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 18

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 17

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 16

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 15

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
7 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 14

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 13

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
on-time
0 min vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
2 min late
3 min (-63.5%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (30 day total)

Jul 19

2026

Departure
2 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 18

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 17

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 16

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 15

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
7 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 14

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 13

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 11

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 10

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 9

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 8

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 4

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 3

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 2

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 1

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jun 30

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jun 29

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jun 28

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 27

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 26

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 25

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jun 24

2026

Departure
1 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
0

Jun 23

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jun 22

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jun 21

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jun 20

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
0

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#596 (31 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#208 (89 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
6,001 ft 1,829 m 100 ft 30 m Closed
6,001 ft 1,829 m 100 ft 30 m Closed
5,994 ft 1,827 m 100 ft 30 m Asphalt
5,994 ft 1,827 m 100 ft 30 m Asphalt
4,003 ft 1,220 m 100 ft 30 m Asphalt
4,003 ft 1,220 m 100 ft 30 m Asphalt

Runway Length

165 aircraft cannot operate at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 6,001 ft (1,829 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.

Aircraft Takeoff Landing
Boeing 737-200 6,004 ft 1,830 m 4,593 ft 1,400 m
Embraer ERJ 140 6,070 ft 1,850 m 4,528 ft 1,380 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-87 6,070 ft 1,850 m 4,692 ft 1,430 m
Bombardier CRJ 700 6,073 ft 1,851 m 5,118 ft 1,560 m
Embraer Lineage 1000 6,076 ft 1,852 m 3,399 ft 1,036 m
Gulfstream G200 6,083 ft 1,854 m 2,589 ft 789 m
Fokker 100 6,086 ft 1,855 m 4,331 ft 1,320 m
Vickers Viscount 800 6,102 ft 1,860 m 443 ft 135 m
Airbus A310-200 6,102 ft 1,860 m 4,856 ft 1,480 m
Bombardier Global Express XRS 6,191 ft 1,887 m 2,671 ft 814 m
Bombardier CS300 6,201 ft 1,890 m 4,951 ft 1,509 m
Airbus A220-300 6,201 ft 1,890 m 4,951 ft 1,509 m
Antonov An-74 6,234 ft 1,900 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Boeing 737-600 6,234 ft 1,900 m 4,265 ft 1,300 m
Gulfstream G700 6,250 ft 1,905 m 2,500 ft 762 m
Gulfstream G650ER 6,299 ft 1,920 m 2,999 ft 914 m
Bombardier Challenger 850 6,306 ft 1,922 m 2,910 ft 887 m
Bombardier CRJ 705 6,362 ft 1,939 m 5,354 ft 1,632 m
Douglas DC-7 6,365 ft 1,940 m 5,249 ft 1,600 m
Bombardier Global 6500 6,371 ft 1,942 m 2,238 ft 682 m
Bombardier CRJ 900 6,378 ft 1,944 m 5,322 ft 1,622 m
Airbus Beluga 6,398 ft 1,950 m 3,858 ft 1,176 m
Airbus A319-100 6,398 ft 1,950 m 4,757 ft 1,450 m
Airbus A319 ACJ 6,398 ft 1,950 m 4,757 ft 1,450 m
Bombardier Global 6000 6,476 ft 1,974 m 2,238 ft 682 m
Antonov An-70 5,906 ft 1,800 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Comac C919 6,562 ft 2,000 m 5,249 ft 1,600 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-40 6,562 ft 2,000 m 4,921 ft 1,500 m
Boeing 737-700 6,562 ft 2,000 m 4,593 ft 1,400 m
Douglas A-3 Skywarrior 6,549 ft 1,996 m 6,627 ft 2,020 m
Bombardier CRJ 1000 6,660 ft 2,030 m 5,741 ft 1,750 m
Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit 6,690 ft 2,039 m 3,451 ft 1,052 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 6,732 ft 2,052 m 5,200 ft 1,585 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 6,732 ft 2,052 m 5,200 ft 1,585 m
Embraer 190 6,745 ft 2,056 m 4,341 ft 1,323 m
Boeing 757-200 6,791 ft 2,070 m 4,593 ft 1,400 m
Sukhoi Su-34 / Su-32 “Fullback” 4,134 ft 1,260 m 6,890 ft 2,100 m
Tupolev Tu-204 5,840 ft 1,780 m 6,890 ft 2,100 m
Airbus A320-200 6,890 ft 2,100 m 5,052 ft 1,540 m
McDonnell Douglas C-9 Nightingale 6,890 ft 2,100 m 4,921 ft 1,500 m
Xian H-6 6,890 ft 2,100 m 5,049 ft 1,539 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-50 6,890 ft 2,100 m 4,921 ft 1,500 m
Airbus ACJ320neo 6,890 ft 2,100 m 4,921 ft 1,500 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 6,890 ft 2,100 m 4,921 ft 1,500 m
Boeing 737 MAX 7 6,890 ft 2,100 m 4,921 ft 1,500 m
Boeing E-6 Tacamo 7,001 ft 2,134 m 6,001 ft 1,829 m
Airbus A319neo 7,100 ft 2,164 m 2,221 ft 677 m
Airbus A320-200 Prestige 7,185 ft 2,190 m 4,724 ft 1,440 m
Kawasaki C-1 7,185 ft 2,190 m 3,871 ft 1,180 m
Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack 7,218 ft 2,200 m 5,249 ft 1,600 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-90 7,218 ft 2,200 m 5,249 ft 1,600 m
Tupolev Tu-104 7,218 ft 2,200 m 6,070 ft 1,850 m
Airbus A321neo Sharklet 7,251 ft 2,210 m 5,249 ft 1,600 m
Airbus A300-600F 7,349 ft 2,240 m 5,026 ft 1,532 m
Embraer 175 7,362 ft 2,244 m 4,137 ft 1,261 m
Lockheed Martin F-117 Nighthawk 6,201 ft 1,890 m 7,382 ft 2,250 m
NAA XB-70 Valkyrie 7,402 ft 2,256 m 0 ft 0 m
Embraer ERJ 145 7,448 ft 2,270 m 4,593 ft 1,400 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-81 7,451 ft 2,271 m 4,921 ft 1,500 m
Boeing 737-300 7,500 ft 2,286 m 4,701 ft 1,433 m
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4 7,513 ft 2,290 m 0 ft 0 m
Airbus A310-300 7,513 ft 2,290 m 4,888 ft 1,490 m
Tupolev Tu-154 7,546 ft 2,300 m 6,890 ft 2,100 m
Boeing BBJ3 737-900ER 7,546 ft 2,300 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Airbus A300B4 7,546 ft 2,300 m 5,364 ft 1,635 m
Boeing 737-900ER 7,546 ft 2,300 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III 7,598 ft 2,316 m 2,999 ft 914 m
Boeing 737-800 7,598 ft 2,316 m 4,501 ft 1,372 m
Lockheed L-1011 Tristar 100 7,710 ft 2,350 m 6,430 ft 1,960 m
Lockheed L-1011 Tristar 1 7,710 ft 2,350 m 6,430 ft 1,960 m
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 200 7,710 ft 2,350 m 6,430 ft 1,960 m
Ilyushin Il-96 300 7,808 ft 2,380 m 2,822 ft 860 m
Airbus A300-600 7,808 ft 2,380 m 5,052 ft 1,540 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-88 7,874 ft 2,400 m 5,200 ft 1,585 m
Boeing 747 Supertanker 7,874 ft 2,400 m 6,135 ft 1,870 m
Boeing 767-300 7,900 ft 2,408 m 5,899 ft 1,798 m
Boeing 767 Freighter 7,900 ft 2,408 m 6,001 ft 1,829 m
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 500 7,959 ft 2,426 m 5,689 ft 1,734 m
Boeing 777 VIP 7,999 ft 2,438 m 5,098 ft 1,554 m
Airbus A350-800 7,999 ft 2,438 m 3,999 ft 1,219 m
Boeing 777-200ER 7,999 ft 2,438 m 5,098 ft 1,554 m
Airbus A350-900 7,999 ft 2,438 m 3,999 ft 1,219 m
Tupolev Tu-134 8,005 ft 2,440 m 4,396 ft 1,340 m
Boeing 737-800 BBJ2 8,182 ft 2,494 m 4,501 ft 1,372 m
Boeing BBJ MAX 9 8,199 ft 2,499 m 4,114 ft 1,254 m
Boeing E-3 D Sentry 8,202 ft 2,500 m 3,609 ft 1,100 m
Airbus A330 MRTT 8,202 ft 2,500 m 5,741 ft 1,750 m
Tupolev Tu-114 8,202 ft 2,500 m 4,593 ft 1,400 m
Boeing 737 MAX 10 8,202 ft 2,500 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Boeing 737 MAX 8 8,202 ft 2,500 m 4,921 ft 1,500 m
Vickers VC10 8,281 ft 2,524 m 6,381 ft 1,945 m
Boeing 737 Convertible 8,284 ft 2,525 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 737-400 8,333 ft 2,540 m 5,052 ft 1,540 m
Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call 4,701 ft 1,433 m 8,366 ft 2,550 m
Lockheed Martin C5 Galaxy 8,399 ft 2,560 m 3,599 ft 1,097 m
Boeing 737 MAX 9 8,530 ft 2,600 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Boeing 757-300 8,530 ft 2,600 m 5,085 ft 1,550 m
Airbus A350-1000 8,530 ft 2,600 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Boeing 737-500 8,694 ft 2,650 m 4,593 ft 1,400 m
Convair 880 8,760 ft 2,670 m 6,234 ft 1,900 m
Ilyushin Il-96 400 8,858 ft 2,700 m 5,413 ft 1,650 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Air Tanker 8,858 ft 2,700 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Airbus A380 Private Jet 9,019 ft 2,749 m 5,000 ft 1,524 m
Airbus A380-800 9,019 ft 2,749 m 5,000 ft 1,524 m
Airbus A340-300 9,072 ft 2,765 m 6,004 ft 1,830 m
Airbus A330-200 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Airbus A330 Corporate Jet 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Airbus A330-200F 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Airbus A330-300 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Boeing BBJ 787-800 9,186 ft 2,800 m 4,987 ft 1,520 m
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner 9,186 ft 2,800 m 4,987 ft 1,520 m
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner 9,186 ft 2,800 m 4,987 ft 1,520 m
Boeing 747-400 LCF Dreamlifter 9,199 ft 2,804 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-400 9,236 ft 2,815 m 6,250 ft 1,905 m
Boeing 747SP 9,252 ft 2,820 m 5,249 ft 1,600 m
Boeing 777 Freighter 9,285 ft 2,830 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Airbus A300B1 9,350 ft 2,850 m 5,364 ft 1,635 m
Airbus A300B2 9,350 ft 2,850 m 5,364 ft 1,635 m
Boeing 767-400 9,501 ft 2,896 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Airbus A340-200 9,514 ft 2,900 m 6,201 ft 1,890 m
Airbus A380-900 9,678 ft 2,950 m 6,594 ft 2,010 m
Boeing 777-200LR 9,744 ft 2,970 m 5,610 ft 1,710 m
Antonov An-124 Ruslan 9,843 ft 3,000 m 2,953 ft 900 m
Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Boeing 777-300ER 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Tupolev Tu-144 9,843 ft 3,000 m 8,530 ft 2,600 m
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft 3,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-51 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-62 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-63 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-53 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-61 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A330-900neo 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Airbus A350-900F 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft 3,010 m 6,594 ft 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft 3,018 m 7,546 ft 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,998 ft 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,499 ft 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,201 ft 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft 3,126 m 8,999 ft 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft 3,139 m 6,949 ft 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft 3,140 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,397 ft 3,169 m 5,699 ft 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft 3,190 m 7,999 ft 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft 3,190 m 8,793 ft 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,299 ft 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,234 ft 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft 3,230 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft 3,246 m 6,168 ft 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,919 ft 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,890 ft 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft 3,320 m 7,136 ft 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft 3,429 m 7,218 ft 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft 3,500 m 10,827 ft 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft 3,505 m 5,909 ft 1,801 m

Operational Context

Fort Lauderdale Executive (IATA: FXE) operates around 31 flights per day to 89 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 65 domestic and 24 international routes, with Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter as the leading carrier and Andros Island currently the busiest connection. From FXE, passengers can reach 12 countries across 2 continents, and the longest runway measures 1,829 m (6,001 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Fort Lauderdale Executive is a general aviation airport with a route network dominated by private, charter, and business aviation operations rather than scheduled commercial service. Its traffic profile reflects a mix of domestic flying and international activity, with service extending beyond the United States to destinations in the Caribbean, Latin America, and other markets served by business and charter operators.

The airport’s airline mix is led by NetJets Aviation, which is consistent with its role as a major business aviation facility in South Florida. Because the airport primarily serves point-to-point and on-demand operations, its destination pattern is more flexible than that of a hub airline airport and can shift based on operator schedules and demand.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Passenger processing at Fort Lauderdale Executive is centered on fixed-base operator facilities and general aviation services rather than a conventional commercial terminal complex. The airport is organized to support private aviation, charter activity, and aircraft services, with handling adapted to smaller passenger groups and executive travel.

The facility layout is oriented around efficient aircraft access, ground handling, and business aviation support. Passenger experience is typically centered on private and charter flight operations, with a lower-volume environment than a major scheduled airline terminal.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • General aviation-focused facility layout
  • Fixed-base operator support
  • Private and charter passenger handling
  • Aircraft service areas integrated with passenger access

Passenger-facing amenities are geared toward business aviation users and transient aircraft operations. These services typically emphasize comfort, quick transfers, and operational support rather than the broad retail and dining mix found at large commercial airports.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • FBO passenger lounges
  • Aircraft fueling
  • Ground handling services
  • Aircraft parking and hangar support
  • Customs and operational support for eligible flights

Airport Lounges

Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Executive are primarily associated with fixed-base operators rather than traditional airline-operated club spaces. Access is generally tied to private aviation, charter passengers, crew, and eligible clients using the airport’s business aviation services.

Notable lounges include:

  • FBO lounges

Dining and Food Options

Dining at the airport is limited compared with a commercial passenger hub and is generally shaped by the needs of private aviation travelers and airport users. Food and beverage options tend to be modest and service-oriented, with availability depending on the facilities used by passengers and crews.

Common dining options include:

  • Fixed-base operator refreshments
  • Light snack service
  • Beverage service
  • Private aviation catering

Public Transport and Parking

Fort Lauderdale Executive is accessible by road from the greater Fort Lauderdale area, with the airport serving drivers and passengers arriving by private vehicle, taxi, or prearranged ground transportation. Because it is a business aviation airport, access patterns are more dependent on private transfers than on high-frequency public transit. Travelers can review airport access and parking information through the airport’s official channels, including the airport website.

Ground access is straightforward for travelers coming from Fort Lauderdale and nearby parts of Broward County. Regional highway connections make the airport usable for short-notice business travel, aircraft support visits, and charter departures. Ride-hailing and private car services are commonly used by passengers needing flexible access.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Private vehicle
  • Taxi
  • Ride-hailing services
  • Prearranged private transfer
  • Airport access roads

Parking is primarily intended for airport users, visitors, and business aviation passengers rather than long-stay commercial airline demand. Availability is generally aligned with the airport’s executive and general aviation role.

Parking options include:

  • Short-term parking
  • Visitor parking
  • General aviation customer parking
  • Tenant and operator parking
  • Aircraft-side parking access

Runways and Operations

Fort Lauderdale Executive operates with a runway system sized for general aviation and business aircraft operations. The airport’s runway infrastructure supports a wide range of corporate jets, turboprops, and smaller aircraft types that commonly use executive airports in South Florida.

Operationally, the airport functions as a busy business aviation field with frequent movements tied to private flights, charter activity, and aircraft support services. Its longest runway is 1,829 m, which provides capability for many corporate and regional aircraft categories while keeping the airport focused on general aviation use.

The runway system includes:

  • One primary runway system
  • General aviation-oriented airfield operations
  • Capability for business jets and turboprops
  • Runway length suited to executive aviation
  • High-frequency private and charter movements

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

Fort Lauderdale Executive plays a major role in South Florida’s general aviation network. It serves passengers who need direct access to the Fort Lauderdale area without using a scheduled airline airport, including corporate travelers, charter customers, aircraft owners, and private aviation operators.

Its traffic profile is shaped by on-demand aviation rather than fixed commercial route banks. The airport therefore functions as a reliever and business aviation gateway within the regional airport system, supporting demand that values speed, flexibility, and proximity to the urban core.

The airport’s role includes:

  • Business aviation gateway
  • Reliever airport
  • Charter operations base
  • Corporate travel support
  • Private aircraft access point

Location and Catchment Area

The airport is located in Fort Lauderdale and serves the surrounding Broward County area, including business districts, residential communities, and nearby coastal destinations. Its location makes it useful for travelers who need relatively direct access to central Fort Lauderdale and the wider South Florida region.

Because it is positioned near major population and business centers, the airport’s catchment extends beyond the immediate city to nearby parts of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale urban area. It is especially relevant for travelers seeking a private aviation alternative to larger commercial airports in the region.

The airport serves:

  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Broward County
  • South Florida business travelers
  • Private aviation users
  • Regional charter passengers

Hotels Near the Airport

There are hotels in the broader Fort Lauderdale area that can be useful for business aviation passengers, crews, and travelers needing overnight stays before or after a private flight. Because Fort Lauderdale Executive is not a conventional commercial terminal airport, nearby accommodations are usually chosen based on road access and trip purpose rather than direct airside connection.

Airport History

Fort Lauderdale Executive developed as a general aviation airport serving the northern Fort Lauderdale area and expanded over time alongside South Florida’s growth in business aviation. Its role has been shaped by the region’s strong demand for private flying, charter activity, and aircraft support services.

As aviation activity in South Florida increased, the airport evolved into an important executive and reliever field rather than a scheduled passenger hub. That transition reflected the growing need for access points dedicated to corporate aircraft, owner-flown traffic, and on-demand operations.

The airport’s infrastructure has been maintained and adapted to support its business aviation mission, including runway and support-area improvements that accommodate a steady volume of executive aircraft movements. Its current function is closely tied to the broader Fort Lauderdale aviation market and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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