Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE)
Fort Lauderdale, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KFXE
IATA
FXE
City
Fort Lauderdale
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
13 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
26.1973, -80.1707
Overview
South Florida GA and training airport. Busy executive aviation traffic with multiple flight schools.
Current Weather at KFXE
Pilots flying into or out of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KFXE 030853Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 24/24 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02440244 55010 $Wind 290° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 29
Current TAF
TAF KFXE 030831Z 0309/0406 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 FM031400 05009KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN200 FM031800 05010KT P6SM VCTS SCT025CB FM040100 05008KT P6SM VCSH SCT025Decode METAR for KFXE
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KFXE. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KFXE. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Fort Lauderdale. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KFXE include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Fort Lauderdale.
Training Availability
Flight Training Available
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools
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