Private jet at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Florida

Private Jet Charter at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Florida

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (ICAO: KFXE, IATA/FAA: FXE) is a dedicated general aviation reliever airport 5 miles north of downtown Fort Lauderdale, running no scheduled airline service at all. Four FBOs serve the field, led by a 6,002-foot primary runway with an ILS approach. Hogani Jets coordinates each Fort Lauderdale charter through licensed Part 135 operators. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft directly; every charter is conducted through a licensed Part 135 operator whose crew, maintenance, and operations remain under that operator's independent control, with certifications and safety records reviewed as part of every booking. FXE is a customs landing rights airport, with U.S. Customs available 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM daily, and functions as a genuine gateway for South Florida's yachting, marine, and Bahamas-bound charter traffic.

A True Dedicated GA Field: Unlike nearby Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), FXE carries no scheduled airline traffic at all, roughly 94% of its operations are general aviation.
Built for the Yachting and Marine Industry: FXE sits 3 to 5 miles from Fort Lauderdale's beaches and yacht marinas; Banyan Air Service, one of the field's FBOs, specifically stocks Bahamas survival gear and information for charter clients continuing on by boat or aircraft.
Four FBOs on One Field: Signature Aviation, Banyan Air Service, Atlantic Aviation, and W Aviation FBO give genuine choice in ground handling, with Banyan alone offering hangar space up to Gulfstream G650 size.

Runway	Length	Surface	Notes
9/27	6,002 ft x 100 ft (1,829 m)	Asphalt, excellent condition	Primary runway. ILS approach on Runway 9; Runway 27 has REIL lighting. Standard runway for charter jet operations.
13/31	4,000 ft x 100 ft (1,219 m)	Asphalt, fair condition	Secondary runway. Closes 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM whenever Runway 9/27 is fully operational.

Elevation 13 ft. Customs landing rights airport; U.S. Customs available 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM daily (customs ramp closed to arrivals midnight to 8:00 AM). Control tower staffed continuously.

FBO	Notes
Banyan Air Service	24-hour FBO with hangar space up to Gulfstream G650 size, no landing fees, HondaJet authorized sales and service, and Bahamas travel information for charter clients.
Signature Aviation	Purpose-built private aviation terminal serving South Florida's business, yachting, and luxury lifestyle travelers.
Atlantic Aviation	Full-service FBO, part of a 100-plus-location North American and Caribbean network.
W Aviation FBO	Newer luxury terminal with 24/7 availability, no landing fees, and quick fueling near U.S. Customs.

Yes, from virtually any domestic or international origin.

From Domestic U.S. Origins: Light through heavy jets fly nonstop into FXE from virtually any U.S. airport without special routing considerations.
From International Origins: FXE is a customs landing rights airport with U.S. Customs available 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM daily; your operator coordinates clearance in advance.
Noise Abatement: Maintenance engine run-ups are prohibited 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Runway 27 is preferred for nighttime departures and Runway 9 for nighttime arrivals when winds permit.
Overnight Operations: Runway 13/31 closes 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM whenever the primary runway is fully operational; your operator plans overnight arrivals around Runway 9/27.

Aircraft Category	Feasibility at FXE	Operational Notes
Turboprop	Fully feasible	Comfortably supported on Runway 9/27 at any hour.
Light / Midsize Jet	Fully feasible	Standard operations on the 6,002 ft primary runway.
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet	Fully feasible	Supported on Runway 9/27; Banyan Air Service's own hangar capacity (up to G650 size) confirms heavy-category aircraft regularly operate here.
Ultra Long Range Jet	Feasible, PPR required over weight-bearing capacity	Aircraft exceeding the runway's weight-bearing capacity require Prior Permission Required from the airport manager; your operator confirms this in advance for the largest ULR types.

Aircraft Category	Hourly Rate	Example Aircraft
Turboprop	$1,100 to $1,900 / hr	King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12
Very Light Jet	$1,600 to $2,800 / hr	Citation Mustang, Phenom 100
Light Jet	$2,500 to $3,500 / hr	Citation CJ3, Phenom 300
Midsize Jet	$3,500 to $5,000 / hr	Citation XLS+, Hawker 800XP
Super Midsize Jet	$4,500 to $7,000 / hr	Challenger 300/350
Heavy Jet	$5,500 to $8,000 / hr	Gulfstream G450, Challenger 605
Ultra Long Range	$9,500 to $20,000 / hr	Global 7500, Gulfstream G650
Airliner (BBJ/ACJ)	$22,000 to $35,000 / hr	Boeing Business Jet, Airbus ACJ

Category	Example Aircraft	Passengers	Cruise Speed	Range	Baggage Capacity	Best For
Turboprop	Cessna Grand Caravan	Up to 9	~224 mph	~1,070 nm	~94 cu ft	Direct turboprop hops to Bahamas island airstrips with room for dive and marine gear.
Light Jet	Citation CJ2	Up to 7	~481 mph	~1,613 nm	~70 cu ft	Efficient regional trips within Florida and to the northern Bahamas.
Ultra Long Range	Bombardier Global Express XRS	Up to 14	~562 mph	~6,150 nm	~195 cu ft	Nonstop international range for yacht-owner clients departing on longer itineraries.

Route	Distance	One-Way Price	Flight Time (approx.)
Fort Lauderdale Executive to Los Angeles (VNY)	~21 mi / 18 nm	$35,000+	~5h 30m
Fort Lauderdale Executive to Belize City (BZE)	~793 mi / 689 nm	$17,000+	~2h 05m
Fort Lauderdale Executive to Teterboro (TEB)	~1,071 mi / 931 nm	$13,500+	~2h 15m to 2h 30m

Winter Yachting Season (November to April): The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (late October/early November) and the height of South Florida's yacht charter season drive the year's heaviest demand.
Hurricane Season (June to November): Meaningful Atlantic weather risk, particularly August through October; build flexibility into itineraries.
Bahamas Connections: Turboprop demand to Bahamian island airstrips is strongest in winter and spring; empty leg opportunities on this corridor are frequent given the volume of positioning flights.

Ground Transfer: Approximately 3 to 5 miles to Fort Lauderdale's beaches and yacht marinas.
Customs and Immigration: U.S. Customs is available 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM daily; the customs ramp itself closes to arrivals midnight to 8:00 AM. Your operator plans international arrivals accordingly.
Wildlife on the Field: FXE is home to gopher tortoises and Florida burrowing owls, both protected species; ground crews are trained to work around them.

Hogani Jets coordinates charter service through Fort Lauderdale Executive as a dedicated South Florida gateway for yachting, marine, and Bahamas-bound clients. As your broker, we do not own aircraft, operate FBOs, or hold Part 135 certificates ourselves.

Hogani Jets coordinates each Fort Lauderdale charter through licensed Part 135 operators. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft directly; every charter is conducted through a licensed Part 135 operator whose crew, maintenance, and operations remain under that operator's independent control, with certifications and safety records reviewed as part of every booking.

Through Hogani Jets, your operator manages FBO selection, customs coordination within FXE's operating hours, and overnight runway planning around Runway 13/31's closure window.

To review available aircraft or request a route estimation, contact us at charter@hoganijets.com or call +1-855-660-0573.

Reviewed by Matt Hogan — Founder, Hogani Jets & Aviation Specialist.

What airport code is Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport?

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport uses ICAO code KFXE and IATA/FAA code FXE. It sits about 5 miles north of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Is this a dedicated general aviation airport?

Yes. Unlike Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) nearby, FXE is designated an FAA general aviation reliever airport with no scheduled airline service. It runs approximately 94% general aviation traffic.

How many FBOs serve FXE?

Four confirmed: Signature Aviation, Banyan Air Service, Atlantic Aviation, and W Aviation FBO. Banyan Air Service specifically advertises hangar space up to Gulfstream G650 size.

Can international flights clear customs at FXE?

Yes. FXE is a customs landing rights airport with U.S. Customs available 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM daily. The customs ramp itself is closed to arriving aircraft between midnight and 8:00 AM.

Does FXE have a secondary runway restriction?

Yes. Runway 13/31 (4,000 ft) closes between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM whenever the primary Runway 9/27 is fully operational, meaning nighttime operations concentrate on the main runway.

Is there a noise curfew at FXE?

Maintenance engine run-ups are prohibited between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Runway 27 is the preferred nighttime departure runway and Runway 9 the preferred nighttime arrival runway when wind conditions permit, specifically to route noise away from a residential area southwest of the tower.

What is the closest airport to FXE for larger jets needing more runway?

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), about 8 miles south, and Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), about 18 miles south, are both established alternates with longer runways.

How far is FXE from the Fort Lauderdale beach and yacht marinas?

Approximately 3 to 5 miles, making FXE a genuinely convenient gateway for South Florida's yachting and marine industry clients, a niche this airport is specifically positioned for.

Which runway do charter jets typically use at FXE?

Runway 9/27, at 6,002 feet with an ILS approach on Runway 9, is the primary runway for charter jet operations.

Can my car pick me up directly at the aircraft at FXE?

Yes, through any of FXE's four FBOs, all of which support planeside vehicle access for charter clients.

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