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Car Fire Closes Fort Lauderdale Airport Departures Roadway

All passenger drop-offs or pick-ups are directed to the lower level until further notice.

Overview

  • Authorities are investigating a vehicle fire at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Thursday afternoon.
  • The airport announced the temporary closure of the upper-level departures roadway on its Facebook page.
  • Motorists have been instructed to use the arrivals level for drop-offs or pick-ups until further notice.
  • Officials have not released information on the cause, any injuries, or a reopening timeline as of the 12:30 p.m. EST update.
  • Travelers should expect surface traffic disruptions near the terminals as updates continue.