Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

KFXE / FXE

Fort Lauderdale, US

Last Updated
Apr 4, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
22:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
9 kt
90°
10 SM
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFXE 042253Z 09009KT 10SM FEW024 SCT045 BKN080 24/23 A3011 RMK AO2 RAB33E52 SLP197 P0001 T02390233 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 13 ft
FEW 2,400 ft AGL
SCT 4,500 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,413 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,513 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,013 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 9 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (13 ft)
Pressure Alt
-190 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 893 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KFXE 042033Z 0421/0518 10015G25KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM050000 10012KT P6SM FEW030 FM051200 10011KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
00:00Z FM050000
+1h
VFR 100° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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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°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
4,000 ft 100 ft ASP 129°
6.9 kt 5.8 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFXE

4,157 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.2%
MVFR
10%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
0.6%

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.3% 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: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 14.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.5%
NE
14.9%
E
23.2%
SE
8.5%
S
4%
SW
2.7%
W
8%
NW
13.9%

Temperature Range

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

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

November February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,157 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.