BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Airport Experience News (AXN) today announced the selection of Mark E. Gale, CEO/Director of Aviation at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), as its 2021 Director of the Year in the Large Airports Division. Gale joins two other U.S. airport directors selected by AXN this year for its annual signature awards.  

"To be chosen as Airport Director of the Year by AXN is a high honor, and after 35 years in this industry, I am humbled by this recognition," Mark Gale said in a statement to AXN acknowledging the prominent award. "However, it is essential to note that receiving such an award would not be possible without the steadfast support of many others along the way, especially over the last challenging 18 months. I am pleased to accept and share this award with an incredible team of talented and dedicated FLL employees, our Broward County Commission, County Administration, and numerous key airport and community partners."

Gale and the other two Director of the Year awardees will be featured in AXN's November/December 2021 magazine. The awardees will also be honored next year during AXN's Airport Experience Conference scheduled for February 27- March 2, 2022, in Orlando.  

Headquartered in Boca Raton, AXN is an aviation industry resource and event organizer that provides in-depth coverage and analysis of the airport and air travel industries through its print magazine, website, and other digital and conference channels.

About Broward's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Airport generated $37.5 billion in economic activity annually and nearly 18,000 direct, local jobs. Despite the impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry in 2020, FLL ranked 6th in total passenger traffic recovery and 4th in international traffic recovery amongst U.S. airports. Currently, FLL is one of the fastest-recovering U.S. airports, with passenger traffic approaching 2019 levels. In 2020, the Airport served 16.5 million passengers. FLL is located in Greater Fort Lauderdale in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast. The Aviation Department, FLL's operator, is a self-supporting agency of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners that does not rely on local tax dollars for operations and capital improvements. The department also operates North Perry Airport, a general aviation facility for private and charter aircraft operators. Call 954-359-6100 for more information. For updates on airport programs and services, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, or visit fll.net.

October 22, 2021

MEDIA CONTACT: Gregory Q. Meyer, Assistant Director
Office of Public Communications
954-357-8541
gmeyer@broward.org