Sheltair Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

Sheltair Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is a full service fixed base operator, or FBO, at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. It sits on the general aviation side of the airport on Lee Wagener Boulevard. The location is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The FBO supports private aviation operations at any time.

Sheltair is a family-owned company founded in 1963. It operates 16 FBOs at 19 airports, and it manages over 4 million square feet of aviation property. Its locations are in Florida, Georgia, Texas and Colorado. The company began as a home builder and added airport property in the late 1970s. It entered FBO ownership at Fort Lauderdale in 1986. In the 2026 AIN FBO survey, Sheltair ranked best in business.

Hangars and office space are available for lease at FLL. Corporate hangars range from 13,500 to 30,000 square feet. Office suites range from 300 to 15,000 square feet, with 24 hour access. The FBO also has hangars for large cabin aircraft and ample ramp parking.

Customs and security services include 24 hour U.S. Customs clearance and TSA Arrival Gateway registration. Concierge and ground support services are on hand for crews and passengers. Crew cars and a shuttle run from 6 AM to 10 PM. Hertz rental cars are available on site.

Pilots and passengers can use VIP lounges, a pilots lounge, and a flight planning and weather room. The facility also has conference rooms, a gym, showers and a sauna. An on-site cafe and two duty-free shops serve guests. An FAA Aviation Medical Examiner is on site as well.

The FBO accepts several contract fuel programs. These include ARINC Direct, AVCARD, UVAIR, Colt International and AVFUEL. Pilots can also join the AVTrip Rewards program and earn points on fuel purchases. Reservations can be made online, by phone, or by email.

Sheltair also lists several partners on its website. These include Avfuel, Hertz, Pilots N Paws and Turtles Fly Too. The company features the Blue Lightning Initiative, which has trained more than 350,000 aviation personnel to spot human trafficking.

Services

• FBO services
• Hangar leasing
• Office suite leasing
• 24 hour U.S. Customs clearance
• TSA Arrival Gateway registration
• Concierge
• Crew cars and shuttle
• Hertz rental cars
• FAA Aviation Medical Examiner
• Contract fuel programs