KFXE Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) is a towered general-aviation airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at 13 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 09/27 (6,002 ft), 13/31 (4,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KFXE · FAA FXE · IATA FXE |
|---|---|
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL · 26.1973, -80.1707 |
| Elevation | 13 ft MSL (4 m) |
| Tower | 120.9 MHz (EXECUTIVE TWR) |
| ATIS | 119.85 MHz |
| FAA charts | 40 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KFXE METAR and TAF
SPECI KFXE 010515Z 07015G24KT 10SM SCT022 SCT036 26/23 A3006 RMK AO2 T02610233 $| Wind | From 070° at 15 kt, gusting 24 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Scattered 2,200 ft, Scattered 3,600 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 26°C (79°F) / 23°C (73°F) · spread 3°C |
| Altimeter | 30.06 inHg (1018 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · T02610233: temperature 26.1°C, dew point 23.3°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (070° true at 15 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 09: headwind 15 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 27: tailwind 15 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 13: headwind 8 kt, crosswind 13 kt from the left
- RWY 31: tailwind 8 kt, crosswind 13 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:57Z · valid 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KFXE 010257Z 0103/0124 09015G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN040 TEMPO 0103/0105 5SM RA BKN020 FM011500 10016G26KT P6SM VCTS SCT025CB BKN040 PROB30 0118/0124 3SM TSRA BKN015CB OVC040- Initially · 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z: wind 090° at 15 kt, gusting 25 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 2,500 ft, broken 4,000 ft
- Temporarily · 1st 03Z – 1st 05Z: visibility 5 statute miles · rain · broken 2,000 ft
- From · 1st 15:00Z: wind 100° at 16 kt, gusting 26 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 2,500 ft cumulonimbus, broken 4,000 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 18Z – 1st 24Z: visibility 3 statute miles · thunderstorm with rain · broken 1,500 ft cumulonimbus, overcast 4,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 / 27 | 6,002 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 13 / 31 | 4,000 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | MIAMI APP/DEP | 119.7 |
| ATIS | 119.85 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 127.95 |
| Ground | EXECUTIVE GND | 121.75 |
| Tower | EXECUTIVE TWR | 120.9 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KFXE before you fly.
FAA charts for KFXE — d-TPP 2611
40 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 3
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 13
Arrivals (STAR) 19
- BHHIA THREE (RNAV)
- BHHIA THREE (RNAV), CONT.1
- BHHIA THREE (RNAV), CONT.2
- CPTAN FOUR (RNAV)
- CPTAN FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1
- CPTAN FOUR (RNAV), CONT.2
- DEKAL NINE
- DVALL FOUR
- FORTL NINE
- JESTR TWO (RNAV)
- JESTR TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- KYAKS THREE (RNAV)
- KYAKS THREE (RNAV), CONT.1
- OLAHS THREE (RNAV)
- OLAHS THREE (RNAV), CONT.1
- OLAHS THREE (RNAV), CONT.2
- TEEKY FOUR (RNAV)
- TEEKY FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1
- TOREZ ONE (RNAV)
Minimums, hot spots and notices 4
KFXE on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.