Time Building South Florida — KFXE Fort Lauderdale
South Florida is the highest-volume time-building corridor in the country — and My Flight Time at KFXE Fort Lauderdale runs the largest, lowest-cost program in the region.
Why South Florida Is the Best Region in the US for Time Building
South Florida — from Miami-Dade through Broward to Palm Beach — averages 300+ VFR days per year. Pilots from across the country relocate here specifically to build hours faster than they could at home.
The region's dense airspace stack — Miami Class B, Fort Lauderdale Class C (KFLL), Fort Lauderdale Executive Class D (KFXE), Palm Beach Class C, plus dozens of satellite fields — delivers real ATC, real traffic, and real cross-country logging on every flight.
Sea-level density altitude, flat terrain, predictable weather patterns, and long daylight hours make South Florida the most efficient training environment in North America.
South Florida Time Building Pricing
Single Engine — $100/hr regular, $90/hr at 50 hrs, $80/hr at 100 hrs, $70/hr at 500 hrs, $65/hr at 1,000 hrs, $60/hr at 1,500 hrs — all wet.
Multi Engine — $200/hr regular, $190/hr at 50 hrs, $180/hr at 100 hrs, $170/hr at 500 hrs, $160/hr at 1,500 hrs — all wet.
Other South Florida operators typically charge $115/hr+ single and $220/hr+ multi. Our 100-hour single-engine package is $7,800 vs. $11,500+ elsewhere — a $3,700 savings.
Serving Every South Florida Pilot Community
Broward County — Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Hollywood, Plantation, Sunrise, Davie — all within 10–25 minutes of KFXE.
Miami-Dade County — Aventura (15 min), Doral (25 min), Miami Beach and Brickell (30 min), Coral Gables (35 min), Kendall (40 min).
Palm Beach County — Boca Raton (30 min), Delray Beach (35 min), West Palm Beach (45 min).
Treasure Coast and Florida Keys — pilots regularly fly in for intensive blocks and stay in our affiliated accommodations.
South Florida Cross-Country Routes From KFXE
Key West (KEYW) — the classic 1.5-hour Florida Keys time-building leg.
Bahamas — international cross-country experience just 30 minutes from the Florida coast.
Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville — long-leg cross-countries that build PIC and XC time fast.
Local Class B Miami clearances and KFLL Class C — every flight logs real airline-style ATC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place in South Florida to build flight hours?
Pick a field with GA-only traffic, long hours, and short cross-country legs in every direction. KFXE fits all three: no airline traffic, Bahamas and Keys runs within an hour, and dozens of towered fields inside 60 nm for pattern and radio work.
How much does time building cost in South Florida?
At My Flight Time, single-engine wet rates run from $100/hr regular down to $60/hr at the 1,500-hour tier; multi-engine from $200/hr down to $160/hr. Most South Florida operators charge $115/hr+ single and $220/hr+ multi.
Can I time-build in South Florida year-round?
Yes. Even in the summer wet season, storms are typically short afternoon cells — most pilots simply shift to early morning or evening blocks and keep flying. Winter is the busiest stretch, so book multi-day blocks a few weeks ahead.
What South Florida cities do you serve?
Every city in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties — KFXE is centrally located and most pilots are within a 30-minute drive.