Private jet at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport Florida

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

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE/KFXE) is a general aviation reliever 5 miles north of downtown Fort Lauderdale, with no scheduled airline service. Its 6,002-foot ILS Runway 9/27, a second runway, four FBOs and on-site customs serve turboprops through ultra-long-range jets (the heaviest need prior permission). Light jet charter typically runs $2,300 to $3,800 per hour through vetted Part 135 operators.

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  • 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.

RunwayLengthSurfaceNotes
9/276,002 ft x 100 ft (1,829 m)Asphalt, excellent conditionPrimary runway. ILS approach on Runway 9; Runway 27 has REIL lighting. Standard runway for charter jet operations.
13/314,000 ft x 100 ft (1,219 m)Asphalt, fair conditionSecondary 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.

FBONotes
Banyan Air Service24-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 AviationPurpose-built private aviation terminal serving South Florida's business, yachting, and luxury lifestyle travelers.
Atlantic AviationFull-service FBO, part of a 100-plus-location North American and Caribbean network.
W Aviation FBONewer 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 CategoryFeasibility at FXEOperational Notes
TurbopropFully feasibleComfortably supported on Runway 9/27 at any hour.
Light / Midsize JetFully feasibleStandard operations on the 6,002 ft primary runway.
Super Midsize / Heavy JetFully feasibleSupported on Runway 9/27; Banyan Air Service offers hangar space up to Gulfstream G650 size.
Ultra Long Range JetFeasible, PPR required over weight-bearing capacityAircraft 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 CategoryHourly RateExample Aircraft
Turboprop$1,300–$2,500 / hrKing Air 350, Pilatus PC-12
Very Light Jet$1,600–$2,800 / hrCitation Mustang, Phenom 100
Light Jet$2,300–$3,800 / hrCitation CJ3, Phenom 300
Midsize Jet$2,800–$5,500 / hrCitation XLS+, Hawker 800XP
Super Midsize Jet$4,500–$7,500 / hrChallenger 300/350
Heavy Jet$5,500–$8,500 / hrGulfstream G450, Challenger 605
Ultra Long Range Jet$9,500–$20,000 / hrGlobal 7500, Gulfstream G650
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CategoryExample AircraftPassengersCruise SpeedRangeBaggage CapacityBest For
TurbopropCessna Grand Caravan EXUp to 10~224 mph~1,070 nm~94 cu ftDirect turboprop hops to Bahamas island airstrips with room for dive and marine gear.
Light JetCitation CJ2Up to 7~481 mph~1,613 nm~70 cu ftEfficient regional trips within Florida and to the northern Bahamas.
Ultra Long Range JetBombardier Global Express XRSUp to 19~562 mph~6,150 nm~195 cu ftNonstop international range for yacht-owner clients departing on longer itineraries.

RouteDistanceOne-Way PriceFlight Time (approx.)
Fort Lauderdale Executive to Los Angeles (VNY)~2,340 mi / 2,033 nm$35,000+ (super midsize, e.g. Challenger 350)~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$15,000+~2h 35m to 2h 50m

  • 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), about 9 miles south, and Opa-locka Executive Airport (OPF), about 21 miles south, are both established alternates with longer runways.

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.

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

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

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Last Updated: 30 Oct 2026, 10:16 AM ET