Why aren’t all aircraft flying up I-95?
Before the I-95 Turn was implemented in February 1994, all jets were directed to fly straight out to the east to the ocean, which at the time included a large number of much louder Stage 2 jets. The City of Fort Lauderdale, the community and the airport tenants worked with the FAA to implement the I-95 Turn. Today, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., the FAA directs jets, that are departing Runway 8 with destinations to the west and north, to turn to the left over the I-95 industrial corridor. This allows the jets to gain altitude before flying over residential areas. The FAA also turns all jets to the left up I-95 during the late night hours, regardless of destination, between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except for air ambulance flights, emergencies, and adverse weather conditions. The City is continuing to work with the FAA to extend the hours of the I-95 Turn to the greatest extent possible and has asked for support from the federally elected officials regarding this issue was directed by t
