Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Draft EA for FLL Landside Projects
Public Information Workshop
A Public Information Workshop for the Draft EA was held on August 27, 2024, at the following location:
Anne Kolb Nature Center 751 Sheridan Street Hollywood, Florida 33019
The Public Information Workshop was conducted from 5:30PM to 8:30PM. A series of informational display boards at the workshop provided an overview of the Proposed Project, alternatives evaluated, impact analyses, and proposed mitigation. BCAD and their consultants were available during the workshop to discuss the project and the Draft EA.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Broward County and the FAA are soliciting public comments on the Draft EA. The public comment period began on July 22, 2024, and closed on September 4, 2024. Comments received by BCAD had to be postmarked by 5PM on September 4, 2024. Written comments could be submitted to BCAD at the address below:
William Castillo, Capital Program Management Administrator
Broward County Aviation Department
320 Terminal Drive, Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Comments may also be submitted electronically to FLLLandsideEAComments@esassoc.com.
Comments should be as specific as possible and address the adequacy of the proposed action, the merits of alternatives, the analysis of potential environmental impacts, and any mitigation being considered. Comments should be organized so that they are meaningful and make the FAA and Broward County clearly aware of the commenter’s views, interests, and concerns.
Next Steps
All comments received will be responded to in the Final EA document.
Resources:
Draft EA Informational Display Boards - August 27, 2024 (PDF)
(Last Updated: September 26, 2024)
Originally Updated: September 10, 2024)
FLL Landside Projects - Draft Environmental Assessment (EA)
The Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD) is proposing parking and intermodal access improvements at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The proposed landside improvements comprise several connected projects to enhance airport access and reduce congestion on terminal area roadways. The improvements include an Intermodal Center, Automated People Mover circulator, Palm Garage Redevelopment with an on-site hotel and commercial center, Supplemental Roadways and Curbsides, Cypress Garage Expansion, and other minor connected projects.
BCAD has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Proposed Project in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).
Resources:
FLL Landside Projects Draft EA - July 22, 2024
Appendix A Public Parking Requirements Analysis
Appendix B Air Quality and Climate Technical Report
Appendix C Biological Resources
Appendix D Climate
Appendix E Coastal Resources
Appendix F Stormwater Technical Report
Appendix G Agency Coordination
(Updated: July 22, 2024)
Draft EA for FLL Landside Projects - Public Information Workshop
A Public Information Workshop for the Draft EA will be held on August 27, 2024, at the following location:
Anne Kolb Nature Center 751 Sheridan Street Hollywood, Florida 33019
The Public Information Workshop will be conducted from 5:30PM to 8:30PM. A series of informational display boards at the workshop will provide an overview of the Proposed Project, alternatives evaluated, impact analyses, and proposed mitigation. BCAD and their consultants will be available during the workshop to discuss the project and the Draft EA.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Broward County and the FAA are soliciting public comments on the Draft EA. The public comment period will begin on July 22, 2024, and will close on September 4, 2024. Comments received by BCAD must be postmarked by 5PM on September 4, 2024. Written comments may be submitted to BCAD at the address below:
William Castillo, Capital Program Management Administrator
Broward County Aviation Department
320 Terminal Drive, Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Comments may also be submitted electronically to FLLLandsideEAComments@esassoc.com.
Comments should be as specific as possible and address the adequacy of the proposed action, the merits of alternatives, the analysis of potential environmental impacts, and any mitigation being considered. Comments should be organized so that they are meaningful and make the FAA and the Broward County clearly aware of the commenter’s views, interests, and concerns.
Next Steps
All comments received will be responded to in the Final EA document.
(Originally Updated: July 23, 2024)
Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for Landside Projects at FLL Airport and Public Workshop
Proposed Project: Landside Projects (Automated People Mover, Intermodal Center, Roadway Improvements) at the FLL.
Sponsor: Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD)
Resources:
Notice of Availability of Draft EA - FLL Landside Projects - July 19, 2024
(Updated: July 19, 2024)
2021 Master Plan Update Validation
In February 2021, the BCAD authorized a validation of the Master Plan Update to analyze the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the previously established Master Plan recommendations. The validation effort included aviation activity recovery projections, a reassessment of the capital improvement program and the implementation plan, and a financial feasibility analysis update. The effort resulted in a confirmation that, as one of the fastest recovering large hub airports in the country, the recommendations from the MPU remain valid and necessary to support passenger demand at the airport.
The forecasts and recommendations developed as part of these studies are subject to change based on external factors affecting demand, such as the Global COVID-19 pandemic. Recommendations may also change based on the availability of funds to support cost-effective development. The following links provide access to each chapter and appendix of the Final Master Plan documentation as approved by the FAA and FDOT.
Resources:
Final Draft FLL 2020 MPU Executive Summary
Final Draft FLL 2020 MPU Cover - Volume 1
Final Draft FLL 2020 MPU Cover - Volume 2
Final Draft FLL 2020 MPU Table of Contents
Final Draft FLL 2020 MPU Chapter 1 Introduction/Overview
Final Draft FLL 2020 MPU Chapter 2 Existing Conditions Inventory
Final Draft FLL 2020 MPU Chapter 3 Aviation Activity Forecast
Final Draft FLL 2020 MPU Chapter 4 Demand/Capacity Assessment and Facility Requirements
Final Draft FLL 2020 MPU Chapter 5 Alternatives Definition and Evaluation
Final Draft FLL 2020 MPU Chapter 6 Environmental Overview
Final Draft FLL 2020 MPU Chapter 7 Sustainability Initiatives
Final Draft FLL 2020 MPU Chapter 8 Capital Improvement Program and Financial Analysis
Final FLL Airport Layout Plan Drawing Set November 2020
FLL Appendix A
FLL Appendix B
FLL Appendix C
FLL Appendix D
FLL Appendix E
FLL Appendix F
FLL Appendix G
FLL Appendix H
FLL Appendix I
FLL Appendix J
FLL Appendix K
FLL Appendix L
FLL Appendix M
FLL Appendix O
2020 Master Plan Update
Overview and Approval Summary
The Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD) received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for the FLL Airport Layout Plan (ALPs) on February 9th, 2021. Additionally, BCAD received the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) acceptance of the FLL Master Plan Updates (MPU), which includes the ALPs, on January 20, 2021. Together, approval and acceptance of these documents provide the final formal approval from regulatory agencies. The MPUs provide a cohesive and cost-effective plan for building new facilities, roads, garages, and utilities at each Airport to meet the operational needs through 2035. The master plan updates achieved the following key objectives:
• Identify capital improvements to meet the operational needs through 2035.
• Satisfy the needs of the market and the communities.
• Balance environmental, social, and economic impacts.
• Create documents required by the Federal Aviation Administration which enables BCAD to seek federal funding through the Airport Improvement Program
(AIP) and collect the Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) to offset development costs.
