Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Fort Lauderdale ➔ Austin
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~8,860 km
Average flight time
~10h 48m
Recommended aircraft
Heavy Jet (Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G450)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Fort Lauderdale and Austin aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
Between Fort Lauderdale and Austin our desk plans 1,769 km in 2h22, heavy jet category. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Austin-Bergstrom (3658 m runway). Onward helicopter transfer available to Downtown Austin.
Departure and arrival airports
Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE)
On the departure side, Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE) serves Fort Lauderdale from 26.20°N / 80.17°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Sheltair FXE; 1832 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Helicopter onward leg to Las Olas / Boca Raton.
Austin-Bergstrom (KAUS)
Austin-Bergstrom (KAUS / AUS) is a major business field at 30.19°N / 97.67°W, USA. Runway: 3658 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Atlantic Aviation AUS. Helicopter link: Downtown Austin.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,769 km · 955 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h22
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sheltair FXE — Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE / FXE)
- Arrival FBO
- Atlantic Aviation AUS — Austin-Bergstrom (KAUS / AUS)
- Departure runway
- 1832 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
- Arrival runway
- 3658 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Downtown Austin
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Austin?
About 2h22 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 1,769 km great-circle between KFXE and KAUS.
Which aircraft suits Fort Lauderdale → Austin?
A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3658 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Fort Lauderdale Executive?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sheltair FXE.
What about customs and formalities?
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.