July 1, 2008

TEMPORARY CHANGE IN FLIGHT PATTERNS FOR NORTH RUNWAY MAINTENANCE WORK AT
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Airfield maintenance work at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will result in the closure of Runway 9L-27R (North Runway) from 12:01 a.m. - 5:30 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2008 - Tuesday, July 8, 2008.  The closures will allow workers to perform required Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) repairs and additional runway maintenance work. 

During the closure period, the airport will use Runway 13-31; and residents living in northeast Dania Beach and southwest Fort Lauderdale may notice an increase in aircraft operations over their communities.

Please note the following:

•  Runway 9L-27R (North Runway) will be closed each night from 12:01 a.m. until 5:30 a.m. 
  
• Runway 13-31 (Crosswind Runway) will be used for arrivals and departures between the hours of 12:01 a.m. until 5:30 a.m.

For more information please contact: 
Allan Siegel, Community Outreach Coordinator
Broward County Aviation Department
100 Aviation Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel: (954) 359-6978/ Cell: (954) 816-8374

For noise complaints please contact:  
Winston Cannicle, Environmental Compliance Specialist
Broward County Aviation Department
Tel: (954) 359-6181

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

June 9, 2008

DIPLOMATIC SERVICES ROOM DEDICATION FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

When: Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 11:30 am

Where: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Terminal 3, upper level in the FLLight Deck adjacent to Concourse "E".

There will be a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the Broward County Diplomatic Services Room on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. The Diplomatic Services Room is intended to serve Broward County's high level international business community.

The room was designed to be used for official meetings by Consul Generals, Ambassadors, and other high-level governmental representatives when visiting Broward County. The Diplomatic Services Room has been created by the Broward County Office of Economic Development, the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Port Everglades, and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau.

This is a significant step by Broward County to remain competitive and attractive in the international business arena. 

For additional information, please contact:
Greg Meyer, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
100 Aviation Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel: (954) 359-6116 / Fax: (954) 359-0027

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

May 15, 2008

TEMPORARY CHANGE IN FLIGHT PATTERNS FOR NORTH RUNWAY MAINTENANCE WORK AT
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Airfield maintenance work at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will result in the closure of Runway 9L-27R (North Runway) from 12:01 a.m. - 5:30 a.m., Monday, June 2, 2008 - Monday, June 9, 2008. The closures will allow workers to perform routine maintenance which includes rubber removal, repainting of the runway, repairs to the runway lighting system, safety area work, and other airfield work. 

During the closure period, the airport will use Runway 13-31; and residents living in northeast Dania Beach and southwest Fort Lauderdale may notice an increase in aircraft operations over their communities.

Please note the following:

• Runway 9L-27R (North Runway) will be closed each night from 12:01 a.m. until 5:30 a.m.
  
• Runway 13-31 (Crosswind Runway) will be used for arrivals and departures between the hours of 12:01 a.m. until 5:30 a.m.

For more information please contact: 
Greg Meyer, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
100 Aviation Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel: (954) 359-6116 / Fax: (954) 359-0027

For noise complaints please contact:  
Winston Cannicle
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Tel: (954) 359-6181

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

April 23, 2008

BROWARD COUNTY AVIATION DEPARTMENT HOSTS ANNUAL "BRING YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY"

WHEN:   Thursday, April 24, 2008

WHAT:   Bring Your Child to Work Day

WHERE:  Broward County Aviation Department
               100 Aviation Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33315

The Broward County Aviation Department will host its 12th annual "Take Our Children to Work Day" on Thursday, April 24, 2008 beginning at 8:15 am. Approximately sixty-five children ranging from 7-12 years of age as well as student volunteers in grades 9 -12 will participate. This year's theme is "Making Choices for a Better World." Many of the activities during the day will focus on FLL's "Going Green" efforts.  Here's what's on their agenda:

08:15 a.m.                              Welcome by Kent George, Aviation Director
08:30 a.m.                              Visit the Fire Rescue Facility & BSO K-9 Teams (no media)
09:30 a.m.                              BSO Helicopter arrives (no media)
10:00 a.m.                              Snacks in the BCAD Auditorium
10:30 a.m. -12:00 noon        Art Project involving a mural
11:30 a.m. -  1:00 p.m.          Lunch with parents
  1:15 p.m.                              Planting at Green Belt
  2:30 p.m.                              Ice Cream
  3:00 p.m. -  3:30 p.m.         Child pick-up and games

Waivers are on file so children may be photographed and videotaped.

For more information please contact: 
Greg Meyer, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
100 Aviation Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel: (954) 359-6116 / Fax: (954) 359-0027

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

April 10, 2008

FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PARTNERS WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES IN ASSISTING PASSENGERS

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) continues to partner with American Airlines (AA) in accommodating passengers stranded due to FAA-mandated safety inspections of American Airlines MD-80 aircraft.
 
Airport concessionaires, airlines, and FLL have all chipped in to help stranded passengers while alternate travel plans are coordinated by AA. American Airlines has additional staff at all its ticket counters to assist passengers and to answer their questions.

AA cancelled 5 departures from FLL today out of approximately 19 daily departures. The airline expects additional departures to be cancelled Friday.
 
Customers who were scheduled on a flight that was cancelled may request a full refund or apply the value of their ticket toward future travel on AA.  Additionally, customers scheduled to travel on any MD-80 flight from April 8-11, 2008, even if their flight has not been cancelled, may rebook without a change fee to any AA flight with availability in the same cabin as long as their travel begins by April 17.

Customers who were inconvenienced with overnight stays should go to www.aa.com where a link has been established to request information about compensation. Customers also are encouraged to continue to check AA's website or contact their travel agents for flight status information.

AA is providing accommodations (hotels, meals, and ground transportation) and will re-accommodate passengers on any of its remaining flights and on other airlines when seats are available. AA reservations can be reached at (800) 433-7300.
 
For more information please contact: 
Greg Meyer, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
100 Aviation Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel: (954) 359-6116 / Fax: (954) 359-0027

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

April 4, 2008

TEMPORARY CHANGE IN FLIGHT PATTERNS FOR NORTH RUNWAY MAINTENANCE WORK AT
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
 
Airfield maintenance work at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will result in a one night closure of Runway 9L-27R (North Runway) from 12:01 a.m.-5:30 a.m., Thursday, April 10, 2008. The closure will allow workers to repair the Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) at the runway approach to 9L. The EMAS is designed to minimize the hazards of an aircraft over run from the ends of the runway which is a critical component of our airfield. A small section of the EMAS is to be repaired after a cover was blown off and in turn exposed the EMAS to weather elements.
 
During the closure period, the airport will use Runway 13-31; and residents living in northeast Dania Beach and southwest Fort Lauderdale may notice an increase in aircraft operations over their communities.
 
Please note the following:

• Runway 9L-27R (North Runway) will be closed from 12:01 a.m. until 5:30 a.m.
• Runway 13-31 (Crosswind Runway) will be used for arrivals and departures between the hours of 12:01 a.m. until 5:30 a.m.

For more information please contact:  
Greg Meyer, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
100 Aviation Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel: (954) 359-6116 / Fax: (954) 359-0027
 
For noise complaints please contact:  
Winston Cannicle
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Tel: (954) 359-6181
 
 
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

March 17, 2008

TEMPORARY CHANGE IN FLIGHT PATTERNS FOR NORTH RUNWAY MAINTENANCE WORK AT
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Airfield maintenance work at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will result in the closure of Runway 9L-27R (North Runway) from 12:01 a.m. - 5:30 a.m., Friday, March 21, 2008 - Saturday, March 22, 2008. The closures will allow workers to conduct additional rubber removal from the runway.

During the closure period, the airport will use Runway 13-31; and residents living in northeast Dania and southwest Fort Lauderdale may notice an increase in aircraft operations over their communities.

Please note the following:

• Runway 9L-27R (North Runway) will be closed each night from 12:01 a.m. until 5:30 a.m.
  
• Runway 13-31 (Crosswind Runway) will be used for arrivals and departures between the hours of 12:01 a.m. until 5:30 a.m.

Media may contact:  
Greg Meyer, Public Information Office,
Broward County Aviation Department
Tel: (954) 359-6116 / Fax: (954) 359-0027

For noise concerns contact: 
Winston Cannicle, Noise Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
Tel: (954) 359-6181

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

February 28, 2008

TEMPORARY CHANGE IN FLIGHT PATTERNS FOR NORTH RUNWAY MAINTENANCE WORK AT
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Airfield maintenance work at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will result in a continuation of the closure of Runway 9L-27R (North Runway) from 12:01 a.m. - 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 4, 2008 - Sunday, March 9, 2008. The closures will allow workers to repair the Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) at the runway approach to 27R. The EMAS, a critical component of our airfield, is designed to minimize the hazards of an aircraft overrun. A small section of the EMAS is to be repaired after some covers were blown-off and in turn exposed the EMAS to weather elements.

During the closure period, the airport will use Runway 13-31; and residents living in northeast Dania Beach and southwest Fort Lauderdale may notice an increase in aircraft operations over their communities.

Please note the following:

• Runway 9L-27R (North Runway) will be closed each night from 12:01 a.m. until 5:30 a.m.
  
• Runway 13-31 (Crosswind Runway) will be used for arrivals and departures between the hours of 12:01 a.m. until 5:30 a.m.

Media contact: 
Greg Meyer, Public Information Office
Broward County Aviation Department
Tel: (954) 359-6116 / Fax: (954) 359-0027

Noise concerns contact: 
Winston Cannicle, Noise Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
(954) 359-6181

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

February 8, 2008

TRAINING EXERCISE AT FORT LAUDERDALE–HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Rescue crews will hone their skills in a realistic disaster training exercise at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The drill will simulate the crash of a jetliner with fifty (50) passengers and crew on board as it makes an attempt to land at the airport. The plane will come to rest at the approach end of Runway 31 on the SE corner of US 1/Griffin Road intersection. A mock up of a damaged airliner will be built for the drill. Volunteers will be prepared in the various levels of triage to simulate injured passengers.

It is expected that more than 200 aviation professionals, fire rescue, emergency medical, and law enforcement personnel from more than 20 agencies and businesses will participate in the exercise. A portion of the ‘passengers’ will be transported for ‘medical treatment’, testing the ability of several local hospitals to respond to accidents with multiple victims.

The drill will take place on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, and will begin at approximately 09:00 a.m. and continue until approximately 11:00 a.m. (This time is to remain confidential.  The responsiveness of the various agencies is one of the areas being evaluated.)

GRIFFIN ROAD CLOSURE

During the disaster drill training (9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.), Griffin Road will be closed between US 1 and NW 10th Street. Residents who live in Melaleuca Gardens south of the airport will be able to access their neighborhood from the west only during this two-hour period. The south entrance to the airport off of Griffin Road will be closed during this time as well.

Members of the news media covering the event should report to the BCAD Administrative Office complex at 100 Aviation Boulevard no later than 8:30 a.m. There will be a media sign-in to obtain a Drill ID badge prior to proceeding to the Media Staging Area located at the BCAD Outreach Office located at 550 NW 10th Street, Dania Beach (next to the drill site entrance). 

Please note: in the interest of safety, the media will be required to remain in the observer area unless escorted by the Public Information Officer.

Please advise your readers, viewers, or listeners that they may see what appears to be an aircraft accident southeast of the airport during the morning of Wednesday, March 5, 2008 is in a reality a training drill.

For more information please contact:
                 Greg Meyer, Public Information Office
                 Broward County Aviation Department
                 100 Aviation Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
                 Tel: (954) 359-6116 / Fax: (954) 359-0027

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

February 6, 2008

TEMPORARY CHANGE IN FLIGHT PATTERNS FOR NORTH RUNWAY MAINTENANCE WORK AT FORT LAUDERDALE–HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Airfield maintenance work at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will result in the closure of Runway 9L-27R (North Runway) from 12:01 a.m. – 5:30 a.m., Monday, February 25, 2008 – Monday, March 3, 2008. The closures will allow workers to perform routine maintenance which includes rubber removal, repainting of the runway, repairs to the runway lighting system, safety area work, and other airfield work. 

During the closure period, the airport will use Runway 13-31. Residents living in northeast Dania and southwest Fort Lauderdale may notice an increase in aircraft operations over their communities.

Please note the following:

• Runway 9L-27R (North Runway) will be closed each night from 12:01 a.m. until 5:30 a.m.
  
• Runway 13-31 (Crosswind Runway) will be used for arrivals and departures between the hours of 12:01 a.m. until 5:30 a.m.

For more information please contact:  
                   Greg Meyer, Public Information Office
                   Broward County Aviation Department
                   100 Aviation Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
                   Tel: (954) 359-6116 / Fax: (954) 359-0027

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

February 6, 2008

2007 FLL TRAFFIC UP MORE THAN 6 PERCENT OVERALL WITH A 20 PERCENT INCREASE IN INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC

Year end total passenger traffic for 2007 was 22,681,903 up 6.1% over 2006. International traffic for the year was 2,858,047, up 20.4%.

Air carrier operations for 2007 were 253,908, up 5.7% over 2006. General Aviation was 54,067 operations, down 4.9% over 2006. Total aircraft movements for 2007 were 307,975, up 3.7% over 2006.

Air Freight for 2007 was 144,642.5 tons, down 5.9% over 2006.

Total passenger traffic for December 2007 was 2,085,782, up 8.9% over December 2006.  International traffic was 301,246 passengers, up 26.5% over last December.

December 2007 air carrier operations totaled 23,218, up 8.6% over 2006. General Aviation was 4,769 operations, down 3.1%. Total aircraft movements for December 2007 were 27,987 take offs and landings, up 6.4% over 2006.

Air Freight for December 2007 was 11,467 tons, down 14.2% over December 2006.

2008 promises to see additional growth as the low-cost carriers continue to expand. In May, 2008, FLL will welcome Zoom Airlines with non-stop service to London, our first London service since Laker Airways more than 10 years ago.

For more information please contact:  
                  Greg Meyer, Public Information Officer
                  Broward County Aviation Department
                  100 Aviation Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
                  Tel: (954) 359-6116/Fax: (954) 359-5797

Click here for a more detailed version >> 

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

January 17, 2008

FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TRAFFIC UP WITH DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH FOR 5th CONSECUTIVE MONTH

November 2007 total traffic was up 8.6% as 1,864,797 passengers traveled through the facility. Domestic traffic was up 6.5%, and International traffic was up 26.7%. Contributing to the growth was JetBlue’s new service to Ponce, Buffalo, Richmond and Syracuse, Spirit’s new service to Ponce and Aruba, Frontier’s new service to Memphis, and the start up of the first half of Allegiant’s new service. 

Air Carrier operations were 20,709, up 9.6% over last year. General Aviation was down 16.4% for month. Total aircraft operations were 24,801 up 4.3%.

The low-fare carriers continued their trend of positive growth. Spirit carried 283,123, more than doubling last November’s activity. AirTran was up 23.8%, and JetBlue increased by 13.9%. 

Continental was the only legacy carrier to show positive growth during the period with a slight increase of 1.7% over last year. American, Delta, Northwest, and US Airways continued their trend of reduced capacity and combined for a decrease of 86,816 for the month. 

On the operations side, Spirit operated an average of 40 flights a day, 16 more daily departures than November 2006.  AirTran was up 2 departures, and JetBlue increased by 9 daily departures. Delta, Northwest, and US Airways combined for a decrease of 8 daily departures which might seem insignificant but when coupled with the utilization of smaller aircraft, it equated to almost 100,000 available seats for the month.   

December traffic should continue to show growth with American’s new service to Port Au Prince, Santo Domingo, San Jose, and the addition of the second half of Allegiant’s operation. 

Top 10 market share rankings (includes commuters) and passengers for November 2007 are:

Spirit                 15.2%               283,123                       Continental          9.2%               170,960

JetBlue             13.7%               256,308                       American            7.4%               138,188

Southwest         12.8%               238,710                     AirTran                6.3%               117,556

Delta                12.6%               234,060                         Northwest           2.4%                 45,297

US Airways         9.3%               173,399                       United                 2.3%                 42,363

For more information please contact:        
                  Greg Meyer, Public Information Officer
                  Broward County Aviation Department
                  100 Aviation Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
                  Tel: (954) 359-6116 / Fax: (954) 359-5797

Click here to view a more detailed version

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners