Fort Lauderdale has two airports that handle private charter, and which one you want depends on the trip. Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) is the dedicated business-aviation field. No airline traffic, fast ramp-to-car, and the default choice for most charter passengers. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is the commercial airport, and it’s the one you want when your trip is international and needs full customs clearance with the shortest possible ground delay.
Fly Bitlux books both fields depending on your routing, group size, and whether the flight crosses a border. We’re one of only 19 ARGUS-Certified charter brokers worldwide.
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
| ICAO / IATA | KFXE / FXE |
| Runways | 9/27: 6,002 ft × 100 ft. 13/31: 4,000 ft × 100 ft (closed 2200–0700 when 9/27 is open full length) |
| FBOs | Banyan Air Service, Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation, W Aviation |
| Customs | On-field CBP, landing-rights airport. Inspection 0800–2330 daily. Permission to land must be secured before you depart the foreign port and at least 1 hour before ETA, with a ±30-minute tolerance. Slip outside it and the request has to be re-filed |
| Curfew | No mandatory curfew. The noise-abatement program is explicitly voluntary: preferential runways, quiet departure profiles. The one hard rule is maintenance engine run-ups, banned 1900–0700 and banned on parking aprons at any hour |
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
| ICAO / IATA | KFLL / FLL |
| Runways | 10L/28R: 9,000 ft × 150 ft. 10R/28L: 8,000 ft × 150 ft. Airline-capable, so no cabin class is length-limited here |
| FBOs | Sheltair, Signature Aviation, Fontainebleau Aviation, National Jets, Jetscape Services |
| Customs | On-field CBP, 24/7, full international airport of entry. Same 1-hour advance notice and ±30-minute tolerance as FXE. CBP processes one flight at a time |
| Curfew | No mandatory jet curfew found in the FAA record. A preferential-runway noise-abatement program is in effect, and jet engine run-ups are prohibited 2300–0700 |
FXE is the executive reliever. It’s GA-only, so there’s no commercial terminal to navigate, no airline queue at the FBO gate, and typically the fastest curb-to-cabin time in the market. For a domestic charter like New York to Fort Lauderdale or Boston to Fort Lauderdale, FXE is almost always the right call. Four FBOs on one field means real competition on handling and ramp space, even during peak winter season.
FLL is the airline field, and that’s exactly why you’d pick it. When a trip is international, say a Bahamas or Caribbean run that needs full CBP clearance, FLL’s on-site customs operation is built for higher volume and is the more reliable choice when timing is tight. It’s also the better option for larger groups or larger cabin aircraft where ramp space and runway length aren’t a question.
The short version: domestic and want fast, private, no-commercial-terminal handling → FXE. International and need dependable, well-staffed customs → FLL. Tell the desk your routing and we’ll confirm which field your operator recommends for that specific trip.
The price of chartering a private jet to fly out of Fort Lauderdale depends on the type of aircraft, flight duration, and any additional services you may require. At Fly Bitlux, we offer competitive pricing without sacrificing quality or safety.
Here is a short breakdown of estimated costs for popular routes out of Fort Lauderdale as of October 2026
| Route | Light Jet | Midsize | Super Midsize | Large Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teterboro → Fort Lauderdale (FXE) | $15,810–$22,320 | $19,205–$27,113 | $20,648–$30,972 | $26,352–$40,542 |
| Boston → Fort Lauderdale (FXE) | $17,850–$25,200 | $21,854–$30,852 | $22,784–$34,176 | $29,078–$44,736 |
| Fort Lauderdale (FXE) → Nassau (NAS) | $10,200–$14,400 | $13,245–$18,698 | $14,240–$21,360 | $22,718–$34,950 |
We also fly daily into Naples, Key West, Nashville, Charleston, Jackson Hole, Palm Springs and everywhere else. Tell the desk where you’re going.
Charter is typically priced by flight time, not a flat hourly card — but here are typical hourly ranges by cabin class to help you budget a Fort Lauderdale trip.
| Aircraft Class | Typical Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Light Jet | $3,500 – $5,500 / hr |
| Midsize | $4,500 – $6,500 / hr |
| Super-Midsize | $5,500 – $8,000 / hr |
| Heavy / Large-Cabin | $7,500 – $11,000 / hr |
| Ultra-Long-Range | $9,500 – $14,000 / hr |
Rates are typical industry ranges and vary by operator, routing, and seasonal demand — ask the desk for a live quote.
| Route | Typical Flight Time |
|---|---|
| FXE → Teterboro (TEB) | ~2 hr 45 min |
| FXE → Nassau (NAS) | ~45 min |
| FXE → Bimini (BIM) | ~30 min |
| FXE → Boca Raton (BCT) | ~15 min |
| FXE → Aspen (ASE) | ~3 hr 45 min |
Flying one of these routes already? Ask about empty legs — repositioning flights on these exact city pairs can price well below a standard round-trip charter when your dates are flexible. Tell the desk your route and we’ll check current availability.
These are the airframes Fly Bitlux books most often out of Fort Lauderdale Executive:
Fort Lauderdale sits in the middle of the busiest private-aviation corridor in the country. If your trip touches the broader area, see our pages for Boca Raton, Miami, and West Palm Beach — all three are workable alternates for Fort Lauderdale-bound passengers depending on where you’re actually headed, and all three see heavy charter traffic from the same Northeast and Caribbean routes.
FXE and FLL are the two closest U.S. gateways to the Bahamas — most islands are a 30–50 minute flight. Fly Bitlux books charters to Nassau and Bimini regularly, plus Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco, Exuma, and Freeport on request.
| Destination | Flight Time from FXE | Typical One-Way (Light Jet) |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau (NAS) | ~45 min | $10,200–$14,400 |
| Bimini (BIM) | ~30 min | $6,500–$9,500 |
| Freeport (FPO) | ~35 min | $7,200–$10,200 |
| Marsh Harbour, Abaco (MHH) | ~50 min | $9,800–$13,600 |
| Exuma (GGT) | ~55 min | $10,500–$14,800 |
Pricing is typical and varies by operator, group size, and season — ask the desk for a live quote on any island.
Land at FXE and you’re minutes from Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront dining and Las Olas nightlife. Fly Bitlux clients often pair a charter with dinner reservations — tell the desk your plans and we’ll time the flight around them.
The city’s dining scene rewards arriving on your own schedule. Book a sunset table at a waterfront steakhouse on the Intracoastal, a chef’s counter in Las Olas, or a private room for a client dinner — and skip the commercial-terminal scramble that eats into your evening. From FXE it’s roughly a 15–20 minute drive to most of the marquee rooms, and our ground team can have a car waiting on the ramp when you taxi in.
Flying in for a weekend, Art Basel, a boat-show week, or a yacht handover? Those are peak dining windows, and the best tables go early. Give us your reservation times and we’ll build the flight and the car around them, so your trip runs on your clock from wheels-down to the first course.
Should I fly into FXE or FLL for a trip to South Florida? Domestic charter trips almost always use FXE — it’s GA-only, faster, and has four FBOs competing for your business. International trips, especially ones needing full customs clearance on short notice, often route through FLL because its on-site CBP operation handles higher volume more reliably. Tell us your routing and we’ll confirm the better field for your specific trip.
Does Fort Lauderdale Executive have customs? Yes — FXE has a U.S. Customs and Border Protection general aviation processing operation, with inspection hours 0800–2330 daily. Advance notice (at least 1 hour before ETA, ±30 minutes) is required before filing a customs flight plan; we handle that coordination as part of booking.
How many FBOs are at Fort Lauderdale Executive? Four: Banyan Air Service, Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation, and W Aviation. That’s more ramp competition than most executive airports in the state, which helps during peak winter traffic.
Can a large-cabin jet land at FXE? Runway length at FXE (roughly 6,000 ft on the primary runway) handles most large-cabin aircraft, but specific airframe performance, weight, and operator approval all factor in. If you need a large-cabin jet and want the FXE experience, tell the desk — we’ll confirm feasibility with the operator, or route you to FLL if the specific aircraft calls for more runway.
Bitlux Jet Service Inc. acts solely as an air-charter broker (14 CFR Part 295), not a direct air carrier or air operator. All flights are arranged on our clients’ behalf and are operated by FAA-certified Part 135 (or foreign-equivalent) air carriers that maintain full operational control at all times.
