Residents in the vicinity of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, particularly those to the southeast and northwest, prepare for a temporary change in the night skies. On Monday, January 27, Runway 9-27 will be shut down to quickly conduct essential surveying from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. During this time, the alternate runway, Runway 13-31, will be operational to support all flight departures and arrivals that are usually managed by the primary east-west runway, as per the City of Fort Lauderdale.
The airport has made a point to reach out to local communities potentially affected by the increase in overhead traffic, acknowledging the shift may bring additional noise in a statement on their website. "Neighborhoods located to the southeast and northwest of the Airport may notice an increase in aircraft operations over their communities during this time." The airport officials express gratitude in advance for residents, "We appreciate your understanding and patience as we improve our facilities," as noted by the city's official announcement.
For those residents concerned about the potential for noise disturbances, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport has provided options. An Aircraft Noise Reporting Line ((954) 828-6666) is available around the clock for community members to report any excessively loud aircraft noise. Plus, there's an opportunity to easily submit a complaint via an Online Aircraft Noise Reporting Form for quick follow-up and resolution.
If there are any questions or concerns regarding the temporary runway closure or the associated increase in noise levels, the airport encourages residents to contact them directly at (954) 828-4955.
