Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

KFXE / FXE

Fort Lauderdale, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
08:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
8 kt
60° G16 kt
10 SM
Visibility
4,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFXE 040853Z 06008G16KT 10SM FEW020 SCT032 OVC045 23/22 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP210 T02330222 56011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 13 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 3,200 ft AGL
OVC 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,013 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,213 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,513 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (13 ft)
Pressure Alt
-220 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 743 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KFXE 040853Z 0409/0506 08012KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 SCT050 FM041500 09014G24KT P6SM SCT030 SCT050 FM042000 08013G23KT P6SM BKN030 BKN050 FM050200 10012KT P6SM SCT035 BKN060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM041500
+6h
VFR 90° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z FM042000
+11h
VFR 80° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FXE
09 ✈️
27
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
6,001 ft 100 ft ASP 84°
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
4,000 ft 100 ft ASP 129°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFXE

3,295 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.3%
MVFR
8.4%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
0.6%

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 16.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.4%
NE
16.9%
E
18%
SE
7.6%
S
3.8%
SW
2.9%
W
9.2%
NW
15.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.7°C
Range: 2°C to 34°C
2°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

November February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,295 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFXE
IATA Code: FXE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 13 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Lauderdale
Country: US
Latitude: 26.197300°
Longitude: -80.170700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,001 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

Overview

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in the Greater Miami metropolitan area, situated at 13 feet above mean sea level. The airport provides critical general aviation infrastructure for the southeast Florida region, offering two paved runways that accommodate various aircraft types and operational needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions at this airport, with 87.7% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Northeast winds averaging 7.2 knots prevail, creating consistently stable atmospheric conditions. Temperature ranges from 7°C to 34°C, with an average of 24.9°C, and excellent visibility averaging 9.8 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 09/27 at 6,001 feet and Runway 13/31 at 4,000 feet. Both runways demonstrate extremely favorable wind alignments, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind conditions (3.9-4.9 knots). The low elevation of 13 feet MSL indicates a coastal plain environment typical of southeast Florida.

Approach Considerations

November through January represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Both runways offer excellent wind alignment, with Runway 09/27 showing marginally lower average crosswind at 3.9 knots compared to Runway 13/31's 4.9 knots. Pilots should anticipate predominantly northeast winds and prepare for generally stable approach conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.