DATE: December 16, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Greg Meyer, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
PHONE: 954-359-6116
EMAIL: gmeyer@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - This year's holiday travel will be the busiest in the history of Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Aviation officials expect about 1,418,000 travelers to fly in and out of FLL during the holiday season. The travel period runs from Saturday, December 19th to Sunday, January 3rd. FLL anticipates the five busiest travel days will see over 100,000 passengers each day. These days will be December 19th, 26th, 27th; and January 2nd, 3rd. Available airline seats are up 10% compared to the same period last year so traffic should increase accordingly.
PARKING:
Take advantage of the new smart parking technology to locate the nearest spaces. SunPass Plus is available in all of the Airport's parking facilities. Travelers can use SunPass Plus as a convenient way to pay for parking using a SunPass transponder. The traveler must use a SunPass Plus lane to enter and exit for the account to be charged. With SunPass Plus entry, no ticket is required.
There are a variety of parking options. Travelers may choose from Hourly Parking in the garages ($36/day), Curbside Valet ($25/day), Daily Parking in the garages ($15/day), or Airport Economy Parking ($7.50/day). Travelers should allow extra time for parking during this holiday period.
Airport Economy Parking is located west of the Airport with 4,010 available spaces. Shuttle buses run every 15 minutes to bring passengers to and from the terminals. To access the Airport Economy Parking located at 2755 S.W. 42nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, take Griffin Road just west of I-95 to Anglers Avenue, turn right, and follow the signs.
Curbside Valet is now available on the departure level outside of Terminals 1, 2, and between Terminals 3 and 4. Curbside Valet also offers Auto detailing. Contact SP+ Parking, for details on services at 954-359-0200.
PICKUP/DROP OFF:
The Cell Phone Waiting Area is located under the main entrance roadway to the airport. As you enter the airport on the main entrance roadway, stay in the left lanes, follow the sign to All Parking, and bear left. Then follow the signs to the Cell Phone Waiting Area. This road will bring you around the Rental Car Center to the Cell Phone Waiting Area. If the free Cell Phone Waiting Area is full, please proceed to our Hourly Parking of the garage. Short-term parking is available is for $1/20 minutes.
Please remember that the curbside areas are for immediate pickup and drop-off only. Unattended vehicles will be ticketed and towed.
During peak evening hours, consider meeting your passengers on the upper level. The lower level roadway is frequently congested during evening hours.
REMINDERS:
Travelers can tune into the Airport Radio Station, 1670 AM, for current information on available parking. The station can be received approximately two miles from the airport.
FLL offers the TSA Pre-Check Program at our security checkpoints. Please visit their website to learn more about the program and how it works.
If you are a Traveler With a Disability or have a medical condition, you can plan ahead with TSA Cares or call their toll free helpline at 1-855-787-2227 to enhance your airport experience.
We remind all passengers to arrive two hours early for domestic flights and three hours early for international flights. Remember the Transportation Security Administration 3-1-1 liquid rules for carry-on's = 3 ounce bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. Call your airline or check their web site for the latest information on flight status.
View the Airport Parking Map by clicking the attached document found under "Release Properties" at the bottom of the page.
Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
For updates on airport programs and services, follow us on Twitter@FLLFlyer, or visit fll.net.