The Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA and is one of the busiest airports in the country with over 1,000 daily flights to and from over 120 destinations. The airport is owned and operated by the Broward County government and is the primary airport serving the Miami Metropolitan Area.

FLL opened in 1929 as the Merle Fogg Airport, named after the first mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Merle Fogg. The airport was originally a grass airstrip and served as a base for local pilots. In the 1940s, the airport was renamed the Fort Lauderdale Airport and was used as a military airfield during World War II. In 1953, the airport was renamed the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport after the nearby city of Hollywood, Florida.

The airport code FLL is derived from the airport’s original name, Merle Fogg Airport. The airport code was first used in the 1950s and is still used today.

The airport is continually expanding and has seen a large increase in the number of flights over the past few decades. As of 2021, the airport sees over 1,000 daily flights to and from over 120 destinations. The airport is served by a variety of airlines including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines.

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport is also home to a variety of other amenities such as hotels, restaurants, and shops. The airport also hosts a number of events such as the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, and a variety of other events throughout the year.

The airport has seen a significant amount of growth over the years and is expected to continue to grow as the Miami Metropolitan Area continues to expand. The airport plays an important role in the local economy and is a major contributor to the success of the region.