Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
Ft. Lauderdale Executive (FXE) airport is a busy, medium sized, primarily business and general aviation airport. Located 7 miles north of Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, it is a convenient alternative to the larger more congested International airport. Pilots need also be aware that it is located just 4 miles southwest of the Pompano Beach Airport and the two are often confused. The airport has two intersecting runways and a complex system of taxiways. Not only does it serve as a reliever to the larger airport nearby, but it also serves as a jumping off point for general aviation aircraft heading for the Bahamas. View a printable Pilot Handbook of the FXE information found on this Web page.
Know Before You Go
- The airport configuration consists of intersecting RWYS 09/27 and 13/31.
- HS-1 actually encompasses two different wrong surface issues.
- Pilots landing RWY 09 will sometimes miss TWY B and turn right on RWY 13.
- Aircraft, cleared to taxi to RWY 13 via TWY B, A hold short of RWY 13, sometimes miss the turn onto TWY A and continue on TWY B and make a right turn onto RWY 09/27.
- HS-2 concerns aircraft, cleared for intersection takeoff on RWY 13, who execute a back-taxi to gain more runway and cross the RWY 09/27 Hold Short Line.
- At Hot Spot 3, aircraft taxiing outbound from the “Charlie” ramp sometimes miss the turn onto TWY B, continue taxi on TWY C and enter RWY 13/31.
- Aircraft exiting U.S. Customs may miss the right turn onto TWY G and continue on TWY G8 and cross the RWY 31 Hold Short Line without clearance.
- After accepting a Land and Hold Short Operation (LAHSO) clearance, some pilots have informed TWR at the last minute that they could not comply.
- At FXE, LAHSO is only conducted when RWY 27 and 31 are in use (west operations)
- It is OK to refuse a LAHSO clearance but this should be accomplished in plenty of time for the controller to formulate another plan and not on short final.
- Aircraft taxiing either direction on TWY F have missed the RWY 13 Approach Hold Short lines, conflicting with traffic landing or departing RWY 13/31.
Below find various FXE-specific information and things to be aware of, as well as general information to inform your preflight planning. This will be reviewed quarterly and updated as needed. This information is to supplement the From the Flight Deck Videos that are produced by the FAA Runway Safety Group. Here you will also find information provided by the local air traffic controllers at the airport where you intend to fly. The information is subject to change. Not for navigation or legal* pre-flight action. Always refer to official pre-flight materials such as, but not limited to, NOTAMs, airport diagrams, VFR charts and airport construction notices for the latest airport-specific details.
FXE Tower Administrative Office
Business Phone 954-776-1046
Open 0800L-1600L– Monday through Friday
The airspace at FXE is Class D with a 2500’ MSL Ceiling. FXE underlies Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Class C Airspace and also lies underneath the MIA 30 NM MODE C & ADS-B OUT veil. (See Sectional Chart)
Class D Airspace Requirements (CFR §91.129 and AIM 3-1-4; 3-2-5):
| Visibility | 3 statute miles |
| Distance from Clouds | 500 feet below | 1,000 feet above | 2,000 feet horizontal |
| Communications | Establish communications (controller response) |
| Pilot | No special certification required |
| Equipment | Two-way radio |
Class C Airspace Requirements (CFR §91.130 and AIM 3-1-4; 3-2-4):
| Visibility | 3 statute miles |
| Distance from Clouds | 500 feet below | 1,000 feet above | 2,000 feet horizontal |
| Communications | Establish communications (controller response) |
| Pilot | No special certification required |
| Equipment | Two-way radio, operable radar transponder with altitude reporting and ADS-B Out |
Hot Spots
- HS 1 Active intersection when simultaneous operations occur on RWY 09 and RWY 13. Pilots taxi from RWY 13 & TWY E run–up area via TWY B. Do not continue on to RWY 09–27 without ATC authorization.
- HS 2 Active intersection when simultaneous operations occur on RWY 09 and RWY 13. Pilots taxi from RWY 13 and TWY E run–up area via TWY A, TWY B and TWY E. Do not continue on to RWY 13–31 without ATC authorization.
- HS 3 Large paved area with direct access to RWY 13–31 from TAXILANE C Ramp. Do not access RWY 13–31 without ATC authorization.
Departure
- Verify proper heading prior to starting takeoff roll on all intersection departures.
- Aircraft, cleared for intersection takeoff on RWY 13, and back-taxiing to gain more runway sill sometimes cross the RWY 09/27 Hold Short Line.
Landing
- Wrong airport landing risk with mistaking PMP for FXE.
- Pilots landing RWY 09 will sometimes miss TWY B and turn right onto RWY 13.
- Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO) may be in effect for RWY 27 and RWY 31.
- At FXE, LAHSO is only conducted when RWY 27 and 31 are in use (west operations)
- After accepting a LAHSO clearance, some pilots have informed TWR at the last minute that they could not comply.
- It is OK to refuse a LAHSO clearance but this should be accomplished in plenty of time for the controller to formulate another plan and not on short final.
Surface Risk – Movement Area
- See Hot Spots 1-3 above.
- Aircraft, cleared to taxi to RWY 13 via TWY B, A hold short of RWY 13, sometimes miss the turn onto TWY A, continue on TWY B and make a right turn onto RWY 09/27.
- Aircraft, cleared for intersection takeoff on RWY 13, who execute a back-taxi to gain more runway sometimes cross the RWY 09/27 Hold Short Line.
- Aircraft taxiing outbound from the “Charlie” ramp sometimes miss the turn onto TWY B, continue taxi on TWY C and enter RWY 13/31.
- Aircraft exiting U.S. Customs may miss the right turn onto TWY G and continue on TWY G8 and cross the RWY 31 Hold Short Line without clearance.
- Aircraft taxiing either direction on TWY F have missed the RWY 13 Approach Hold Short lines, conflicting with traffic landing or departing RWY 13/31.
Additional Cautions
- If ever in doubt about your position or your instructions, ask the TWR.
- Use caution for drones authorized at or below 400´ within Class D.
- FXE TWR operates 24 hours.
- Pilots are reminded to close out VFR Flight Plans on 127.95 (Clearance Delivery)
- Aircraft and Vehicles – check ATIS for proper frequencies to contact Clearance Delivery and Ground Control.
General
- RWY 13/31 CLOSED 0300–1200Z when RWY 09–27 is operating full length.
Ground
- Portions of RWY 31 run–up area (west of TWY B) are not visible from the TWR.
- TWY C west of TWY B not visible from TWR
- Taxi-lane C (SW of TWY B) is a non–controlled operating area.
- Request progressive taxi if unfamiliar.
- Aircraft/Tugs at the Atlantic East Ramp – contact ground control prior to approaching TWY S.
- Jets in the centerfield run-up area sometimes affect the wind cone/weather equipment. Be aware that your position in this area may affect the mentioned equipment.
Takeoff/Departure
- RWY 27 night-time preferential-use runway for all aircraft departures when winds permit.
- Always read-back RWY intersection assignments.
Arrival/Landing
- RWY 09 night-time preferential-use runway for all aircraft arrivals when winds permit.
- On practice approaches, advise on initial contact how the approach will terminate.
Special Traffic (Military / Commercial / Helicopter / etc.,)
- Use caution for drones authorized at or below 400’ within Class D.
- Noise abatement procedures in effect call airport manager 954–828–4955.
- All aircraft operators avoid overflights of residential area one–half mile SW of ATCT
- Customs ramp located TWY G7.
- US Customs available 1300-0459Z.
- US Customs ramp closed to arriving aircraft 0500–1300Z.