Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International (KFLL), Florida
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Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International (KFLL) is a towered, Ops Tier 1 airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sitting roughly 10.66 nautical miles from the metro area it serves. The field recorded 281,467 total operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with 45,804 of those attributed to business aviation. Two paved runways, both fitted with EMAS beds at their departure ends, support a mix of airline, business, and cargo traffic, and CBP inspection services are available onsite alongside a USDA compliance agreement.
Runways
Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International has two paved runways. The longest, 10L/28R, is 9,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International recorded 45,804 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KFLL is concentrated in the winter and early spring months, peaking in March, and falls to its lowest levels in late summer.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 5,403 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International averages 20.1 days above 90°F in August. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.0°F, and January the coldest, at 75.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International has published operating constraints in six categories: access, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, pavement strength and other notes.
Closed to air carrier training.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport; a concentration of birds below 500 feet occurs 2.0 nautical miles west of the Runway 10L and 10R approach ends.
Prior permission is required for aircraft carrying explosives.
Taxiway E between Taxiway C and Taxiway L is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet, except with prior permission for up to 10 minutes.
No VFR approaches or base legs are permitted until offshore.
High light masts are located west-northwest of the Runway 28L approach end.
The apron and Taxiway T east of Taxiway T8 are closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet and tail height greater than 45 feet, except aircraft under tow.
Taxiway T between T7 and T8 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet.
Taxiway B east of B12 and the taxi lane east of Taxiway T1 are closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet and tail height greater than 45 feet, except with prior permission.
Prior permission is required, 24 hours in advance, for aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment.
An 8-foot fence is located 200 feet from the threshold and 400 feet to the right; 40-foot light poles run parallel to the runway between Taxiway Q and A-4, 650 feet north.
Approach ratio is 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
Approach ratio is 32:1 to the displaced threshold; a 43-foot lighted pole is located 1,414 feet from the threshold, 75 feet to the right; approach ratio is 46:1.
Arrivals from the north and west must maintain 6,000 feet until abeam Runway 28R on downwind; arrivals from the north must maintain 6,000 feet until abeam Runway 10L on downwind.
Runway status lights are in operation.
Aircraft landing on Runway 10R and exiting at J9 must follow the taxiway lead-off line onto J9.
Numerous trees are located in the southwest quadrant of the airport.
Runway 10L/28R has ungrooved areas.
Arresting gear/system: an Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) 409 feet long by 170 feet wide is located at the departure end of Runway 10L.
Arresting gear/system: an Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) 562.9 feet long by 178.2 feet wide is located at the departure end of Runway 10R.
Arresting gear/system: an Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) 562.9 feet long by 178.2 feet wide is located at the departure end of Runway 28L.
Arresting gear/system: an Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) 251 feet long by 170 feet wide is located at the departure end of Runway 28R.
All runways are noise sensitive; noise abatement procedures are in effect.
A preferential runway use program is in effect; contact the noise abatement office.
PCR VALUE: 930/R/A/W/T
PCR VALUE: 820/R/A/W/T
Jet runups are not permitted between 2300 and 0700.
Air carrier aircraft must use ramp push-back procedures as prescribed by airport operations.
The east side of Concourse B is available to aircraft with a wingspan less than 124.9 feet.
Aircraft operating from Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4 must contact ramp control. Contact airport operations for ramp control hours.
Turbulence below 1,000 feet occurs over a landfill located 2 nautical miles west.
Taxiway J begins a rise to an elevation of 900 feet east of Taxiway Q. Due to the elevation change, all aircraft must remain on centerline; Taxiway T8 and taxi lane T are not accessible from Taxiway J.
Do not mistake Taxiway B for a landing or takeoff surface.
Do not mistake Taxiway B for a landing or takeoff surface.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International has five airfields within 19 NM. The closest is North Perry (KHWO), 6.48 NM southwest.
Part of the South Florida area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KFLL?
Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International operates two paved runways. Runway 10L/28R measures 9,000 feet long and 150 feet wide, with an asphalt-concrete surface. Runway 10R/28L measures 8,000 feet long and 150 feet wide, surfaced in concrete. Both ends of both runways are equipped with Engineered Materials Arresting System beds beyond the runway threshold. KFLL is a towered field with runway status lights in operation.
Does KFLL have customs and CBP services onsite?
Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International has CBP inspection services available onsite. The airport also operates under a USDA compliance agreement. Both fuel types, 100LL and Jet A, are available at the field. The airport is attended around the clock, with an attendance schedule covering all days and all hours. Crews should still confirm specific inspection availability and requirements ahead of arrival given the operational remarks on file for the airfield.
Are there wingspan or aircraft size restrictions on taxiways at KFLL?
Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International restricts several taxiway segments by aircraft wingspan and tail height. Taxiway E between Taxiway C and Taxiway L is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet, except with prior permission and a 10-minute limit. Taxiway T east of Taxiway T8 is closed to aircraft exceeding 118 feet of wingspan and 45 feet of tail height, except aircraft under tow. Taxiway T between T7 and T8 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet. Taxiway B east of B12 and the taxi lane east of T1 carry the same 118-foot wingspan and 45-foot tail height limit, except with prior permission.
What noise abatement procedures apply at Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International?
All runways at Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International are classified as noise sensitive, and noise abatement procedures are in effect. Jet runups are not permitted between 2300 and 0700 local time. A preferential runway use program is also in effect, and crews are directed to contact the noise abatement office for guidance. Arrivals from the north and west must maintain 6,000 feet until abeam Runway 28R on downwind, and arrivals from the north must maintain 6,000 feet until abeam Runway 10L on downwind.
Does business aviation traffic at KFLL vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International is concentrated in the winter months. Monthly bizav operations peak in March at 5,403 and stay above 4,300 from November through January. Traffic drops through the summer, reaching a low of 2,374 operations in September. Total annual business aviation operations for 2025 were 45,804 out of 281,467 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Dispatchers should expect heavier ramp and taxiway demand in the winter season relative to summer months.