JetBlue Terminal 5 construction funding
Summary
Terminal 5 construction funding jumped from $403 million to $802 million due to increased costs and scope at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total not-to-exceed rises from $403.4 million to $802.4 million.
Travelers and the aviation economy via expanded terminal capacity.
Airline costs rise, which could eventually pressure fares, though FLL currently has the lowest average airfare in the nation.
Mentions & discussions (4)
County Commission — September 22, 2026
Terminal 5 construction funding jumped from $403 million to $802 million due to increased costs and scope at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
County Commission — September 10, 2026
A nearly $399 million increase for Terminal 5 construction was pulled back for more review and returns September 22.
Budget Workshop - 12:30pm or immediately following commission meeting - Aug 20, 2026
Terminal 5 has more than doubled from its original $306 million estimate to $829 million. The airlines covering the costs signed off, and construction should start in October 2026 with completion in March 2030.
County Commission — March 26, 2026
The county accepted $9.46 million more in state funding for the People Mover Circulator at the airport (now $212.7 million total) plus smaller grants for taxiway repairs at both airports.
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