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Fort Lauderdale FBO Debuts New Terminal
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The modern facility represents a multi-million-dollar upgrade 
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W Aviation, an FBO at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), has opened its new terminal. The company—one of four service providers on the field—acquired a vacant 20,000-sq-ft building in 2020 and began a $4.5 million total reconstruction project.
The two-story terminal features several private lounges, a refreshment bar, conference room that can accommodate up to 25 people, pilot lounge, fitness center, entertainment arcade, duty-free shop, and three overnight suites—each with its own bathroom.
It represents a vast upgrade over the company’s previous 1,250-sq-ft terminal, which is now being leased to a charter operator.
W has had a presence at KFXE since 2015, and in 2020 it added a pair of 20,000-sq-ft hangars to its complex. It is currently in negotiations with the city to build two new 18,000-sq-ft hangars that will increase its aircraft storage capacity to 100,000 sq ft, along with increasing its ramp space by two acres. Over the past decade, the company—which also operates FBOs in Venezuela and Aruba—has invested more than $24 million in its KFXE facility.
“Our vision is to exceed expectations and provide an amazing experience for every guest,” said Hugo Cortes, the location’s general manager. “With this new terminal, we are setting a new standard for elegance, convenience, and customer care in South Florida’s aviation industry.”