Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE)
Medium airport · Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFXE |
| IATA | FXE |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°11'50" W 80°10'15" 26.19730, -80.17070 |
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,002 ft (1829 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport at a glance
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is a medium airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as FXE. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFXE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 6,002 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFXE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | KFLL | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Boca Raton Airport | KBCT | 21 km (11 NM) |
| North Perry Airport | KHWO | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport | KOPF | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Miami International Airport | KMIA | 46 km (25 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is KFXE, and its IATA code is FXE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport above sea level?
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.1973, -80.1707 — in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, about 14 km away.
Does KFXE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFXE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport?
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,002 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.