Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport 5301 East Perimeter Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet 
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) 
Regular Office Hours 
7 days per week, 0800-2400 
Eastern Time (ET) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
          
 
  
   
Hours of Service for Entrance and 
Clearance 
Inspection services for the entrance/arrival of 
aircraft at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport 
are generally available seven days per week, 
0800-2330 in accordance with the port's 
permission to land procedures. 
Commercial aircraft operators departing the 
U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by 
contacting CBP directly. 
Contact Information 
(954) 491-5647   CBP Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
KFXE_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov
Permission to Land Procedures 
Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting 
CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place 
and at least one hour in advance of the anticipated 
arrival time at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. 
Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of 
(+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those 
parameters, you must contact CBP to re-secure 
permission to land. 
Inspection Process 
• Aircraft should park on the ramp at the FIS.
• The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed.
• The FIS is not attached to the FBO or main terminal.
• All crew and passengers will be processed inside the FIS.
• All bags and personal items must come off the aircraft and be brought into the FIS
for inspection.
• All compartments and hatches are to be opened for inspection.
• Only one flight processed at a time. Crew will be processed first and must remain until all
passengers are cleared.
• Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot's license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and
user fee decal {if appropriate}.
• All waste, garbage and regulated food items will be collected by the aircraft crew and turned over to
CBP or an approved Field Base Operator (FBO) under CBP/USDA regulated garbage compliance
agreement.
• Passengers can depart directly from FIS at the conclusion of their inspection.
Special Procedures/Miscellaneous 
• Last flight in must be blocked and ready for processing by 2330 hours.
• Fueling of aircraft, when allowed will occur on the South side of the ramp.
NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please 
refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov 
December 4, 2025 Publication Number KFXE-1225