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EspañolFORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
'Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport' is a public airport located in Dania Beach, three miles (5 km) southwest of the central business district of Fort Lauderdale, a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is also located near the cities of Hollywood and 21 miles (33.7 km) north of Miami.
In 2006, the airport processed 21,369,787 passengers. It is currently the fastest-growing airport in the United States. It is the 23rd busiest airport (in terms of passenger traffic) in the United States,[1] and ranks as one of the 50 busiest airports in the world. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport serves as a focus city to AirTran Airways, JetBlue Airways, and beginning November 2007, Allegiant Air. The airport is the largest hub for Spirit Airlines, catering mainly to the airline's international to domestic network. The airport's close proximity to cruise line terminals at Port Everglades has also made it popular among tourists bound for the Caribbean. Since the late 1990s, FLL has emerged as an intercontinental gateway as well, especially for charter carriers, although Miami International Airport still handles most long-haul flights to and from South Florida. The airport offers free Wi-Fi Internet access throughout its terminals.
History
'Merle Fogg Airport' opened on an abandoned 9-hole golf course on May 1, 1929. At the start of World War II, it was commissioned by the United States Navy and renamed 'NAS Fort Lauderdale'. The base was initially used for refitting civil airliners for military service before they were ferried across the South Atlantic to Europe and North Africa. NAS Fort Lauderdale later became the main training base for naval aviators. George H. W. Bush learned to fly while stationed at the base in 1943.
In 1946, Broward County purchased the NAS Fort Lauderdale property to redevelop it as a commercial airport. The base closed down that year and was transferred to county control in 1948, becoming 'Broward County International Airport'. Commercial flights to Nassau began on June 2, 1953, and domestic flights began in 1958, operated by Eastern Air Lines, National Airlines, and Northeast Airlines. In 1959, the airport opened its first permanent terminal building and assumed its current name.
Operations at FLL grew along with Broward County's population. Passenger traffic reached 1 million in 1969 and 10 million in 1994. Low-cost traffic speeded the airport's growth in the 1990s, with Southwest opening its base in 1996, Spirit in 1999, and JetBlue in 2001.
The airport has been used by filmmakers as a location shot numerous times, the most famous of these being scenes from ''.
Beginning February 2007, the airport initiated user fees to all users, including private aircraft. It is one of a handful of airports to administer fees to private pilots. For example, it is free to use most all of public airports for private pilots, whereas it costs a minimum of $10 to land at this airport.
Facilities and aircraft
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport covers an area of 1,380 acres (558 ha) and has three runways:
★ Runway 9L/27R: 9,000 x 150 ft (2,743 x 46 m), Surface: Asphalt
★ Runway 9R/27L: 5,276 x 100 ft (1,608 x 30 m), Surface: Asphalt
★ Runway 13/31: 6,930 x 150 ft (2,112 x 46 m), Surface: Asphalt
In 2003, plans were started to expand the facility to meet increasing demand. Proposed improvements include an extension of runway 9R/27L to accommodate larger air carrier jet aircraft, [2] construction and modifications to the airport's taxiway system to provide for increased speed, improved inter-terminal passenger movement and extensive terminal upgrades. As of April 25, 2006 the master plan for this expansion was being updated for a second time. Concerns and complaints by nearby communities about increased noise from larger jet aircraft, along with concerns about buyout requirements, have delayed construction that is expected to keep Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport viable through 2020.[3]
On June 5, 2007, Broward County commissioners voted six to three in favor of extending the southern 9R/27L runway. The proposal looks to extend the runway to over 8,000 ft. over a five year period. Currently, the plan being sent for approval by the FAA.[4]
For 12-month period ending June 30, 2006, the airport had 310,255 aircraft operations, an average of 850 per day: 58% scheduled commercial (179,305), 23% air taxi (71,630), 19% general aviation (58,942) and <1% military (378). There are 100 aircraft based at this airport: 48% multi engine (48), 40% jet aircraft (40), 9% single engine (9) and 3% helicopters (3).
Terminals, airlines and destinations
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has four terminals. Terminal 1, commonly referred to as "The New Terminal," opened in stages between 2001 and 2003. The other three terminals were constructed in the mid-1980's as part of a $263 million construction project. Terminal 4, commonly referred to as the International Terminal, was inaugurated by a Concorde visit in 1983.
Terminal 1 (New Terminal)
Terminal 1 has 2 concourses (B & C) and 18 gates.
Concourse B
'Note:' International Arrivals are handled in Terminal 4.
Concourse B has 9 Gates: B1 - B9
★ Frontier Airlines Gates B6, B7 (Denver, Memphis [begins November 15])
★ JetBlue Airways Gates B7 - B9 (Boston, Buffalo [begins November 1], Charlotte [seasonal; begins January 10], Long Beach, New York-JFK, New York-LaGuardia, Newark, Newburgh, Oakland, Ponce [begins November 5], Raleigh/Durham [seasonal; begins January 10], Richmond [seasonal; begins November 1], Syracuse [begins November 1], Washington-Dulles, White Plains)
★ Southwest Airlines Gates B1 - B5 (Baltimore/Washington, Buffalo [begins February 4], Chicago-Midway, Houston-Hobby, Jacksonville, Long Island/Islip, Nashville, New Orleans, Orlando, Philadelphia, Providence, Raleigh/Durham [begins February 4], St. Louis, Tampa)
Terminal 1 Check-In
Concourse C
'Note:' International Arrivals are handled in Terminal 4.
Concourse C has 9 Gates: C1 - C9
★ Continental Airlines Gates C1 - C3, C5, C7 (Cleveland, Houston-Intercontinental, Newark)
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★ Continental Connection operated by Gulfstream International Airlines (Andros Town, Freeport, Governor's Harbour, Great Exuma Island, Key West, Marsh Harbour, Nassau, New Bight, North Eleuthera, South Bimini, Tampa, Treasure Cay)
★ JetBlue Airways Gates C4, C6 (See Concourse B)
★ Northwest Airlines Gates C8, C9 (Detroit, Indianapolis, Memphis, Minneapolis/St. Paul)
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★ Northwest Airlink operated by Pinnacle Airlines (Indianapolis)
Continental also operates a Presidents Club in Concourse C, which opened with the new Terminal in 2002. It is Continental's only clubroom location in Florida.
Terminal 2 (Delta Terminal)
Terminal 2 has one concourse (D) and 9 gates.
Concourse D
'Note:' International Arrivals are handled in Terminal 4.
Concourse D has 9 Gates: D1 - D9
★ Allegiant Air Gate TBA (Allentown/Bethlehem [begins November 14], Blountville/Tri-Cities [begins December 12], Chattanooga [begins December 13], Chicago/Rockford [begins December 14], Fort Wayne [begins December 14], Greensboro [begins November 14], Greenville (SC) [begins November 15], Huntington [begins November 16], Knoxville [begins November 15], Peoria [begins December 13], Plattsburgh [begins November 16])
★ Delta Air Lines Gates D1 - D9 (Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Hartford, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York-JFK, New York-LaGuardia, Salt Lake City)
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★ Delta Connection operated by Chautauqua Airlines (Columbus)
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★ Delta Connection operated by Comair (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky)
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★ Delta Connection operated by Freedom Airlines (Orlando, Pensacola, Raleigh/Durham, Tallahassee)
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★ Delta Connection operated by SkyWest (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky)
★ Midwest Airlines Gate D9 (Kansas City, Milwaukee)
Terminal 3 (Main Terminal)
Terminal 3 has two concourses (E & F) and 20 gates.
Concourse E
'Note:' International Arrivals are handled in Terminal 4.
Concourse E has 10 Gates: E1 - E10
★ AirTran Airways Gates E2, E4, E6 (Akron/Canton [seasonal], Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, Boston [seasonal], Detroit [seasonal], Gulfport/Biloxi, Indianapolis [seasonal], Newport News/Williamsburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh [seasonal], Rochester (NY) [seasonal], White Plains)
★ Bahamasair Gate E1 (Freeport, Nassau)
★ CanJet Gates E6, E8, E9 (Montréal)
★ Skybus Airlines Gate E8 (Columbus)
★ Skyservice Gate E8 [Scheduled Charters] (Toronto-Pearson)
★ US Airways Gates E1, E3, E5, E9, E10 (Charlotte, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington-Reagan)
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★ US Airways operated by America West Airlines (Phoenix)
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★ US Airways Express operated by Air Wisconsin (Key West) [seasonal]
★ WestJet Gate E8 (Halifax [begins February 16, 2008] Montréal, Toronto-Pearson)
Concourse F
'Note:' International Arrivals are handled in Terminal 4.
Concourse F has 10 Gates: F1 - F10
★ American Airlines Gates F3, F5, F7-F10 (Chicago-O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia, Port-au-Prince, San José (CR) [begins December 14], San Juan (PR), Santo Domingo [begins December 14], St. Louis [seasonal; begins December 13])
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★ American Eagle Gate F10 (Nassau)
★ Spirit Airlines Gates F1, F2, F4, F9, F10 (See Terminal 4)
★ United Airlines Gates F4, F6
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★ Ted operated by United Airlines (Chicago-O'Hare, Denver, Washington-Dulles)
★ USA 3000 Airlines Gates F1, F2, F4 (Newark, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh [begins December 10])
Terminal 4 (International Terminal)
Terminal 4 has one concourse (H) and 10 gates.
Concourse H
'Note:' Terminal 4 handles all international arrivals at FLL as well as the following departing flights:
Concourse H has 10 Gates: H1 - H10
★ Air Canada Gate H7 (Calgary [seasonal], Montréal, Ottawa [seasonal], Toronto-Pearson)
★ Air Jamaica Gate H2 (Bridgetown (Barbados), Kingston, Montego Bay)
★ Air Transat Gate H4 (Montréal, Quebec City, Toronto-Pearson) [seasonal]
★ Avianca Gate H8 (Bogotá)
★ Constellation Charter operated by Primaris Airlines Gate H10 [Scheduled Charter] (Port of Spain)
★ Spirit Airlines Gates H1 - H10 (Aguadilla, Aruba [begins November 10], Atlanta, Atlantic City, Cancún, Chicago-O'Hare, Detroit, Freeport [begins December 13], Grand Cayman, Grand Turk, Guatemala City, Kingston, Las Vegas, Lima, Los Angeles, Managua, Montego Bay, Myrtle Beach, Nassau, New York-LaGuardia, Orlando, Ponce [begins November 1], Port-au-Prince, Providenciales, Punta Cana, San José (CR), San Juan (PR), San Pedro Sula, San Salvador (Bahamas), Santo Domingo, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Tampa, Washington-Reagan)
★ Sunwing Airlines Gate H4 (Toronto-Pearson) [seasonal]
★ Travelspan operated by Xtra Airways (Port of Spain)
Commuter Terminal
★ Air Sunshine (Great Exuma Island, Great Inagua Island, Guantanamo Bay, Marsh Harbour, New Bight, San Salvador, Sarasota, Stella Maris, Treasure Cay)
★ Chalk's International Airlines, operated by Bimini Island Air (Freeport, Key West, Marsh Harbour, Nassau, South Bimini, Treasure Cay)
★ Island Express (Marsh Harbour, Treasure Cay)
★ Lynx Air International (Cap Haitien, Governor's Harbour, Great Exuma Island, Guantanamo Bay, New Bight, North Eleuthera, South Andros (Congo Town), South Bimini, Treasure Cay)
★ Vintage Props and Jets (Marsh Harbour)
Charter airlines
★ Air Florida Airlines (Marsh Harbour)
★ Focus Air Cargo
★ Miami Air International
★ Planet Airlines
★ Travelspan (Guyana, Port of Spain)
★ Yellow Air Taxi (Marsh Harbour, Treasure Cay)
Cargo carriers
★ Burlington Air Express
★ DHL
★ Emery Worldwide
★ Federal Express
★ Mountain Air Cargo
★ United Parcel Service
Overcrowding Reliever Facility
See Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Accidents and Incidents
★ Two planes came within 100 feet of colliding, after one missed its turn onto a taxiway and entered the runway where the other was about to land.
Air traffic controllers noticed a plane entering a runway as Delta Flight 1489 approached the same runway for a landing.
The controllers alerted the Delta crew to pull up and circle the airport to avoid United Flight 1544, which had missed a turn onto another taxiway.
References
1. http://www.aci-na.org/asp/traffic.asp?art=215
2. http://www.broward.org/airport/community_airportexpansion.htm#ENVIRONMENTAL
3. http://www.broward.org/airport/community_airportexpansion.htm#BACKGROUND
4. http://www1.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/MI50551/
External links
★ Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (official site)
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