The city of Weston is located in Broward County, Fla., and has a population of more than 61,000 citizens. The official Weston website claims that its "well managed growth has given rise to one of South Florida's most desirable communities, both residential and corporate." The city borders the Florida Everglades and official figures state that the city maintains over 2,200 acres of wetland preserves. Weston is served by several local and international airports, making it easily accessible.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is the closest international airport to the city of Weston. The airport serves more than 22 million passengers per year. It offers flights to over 50 U.S. cities, as well as international service to destinations such as Canada, Mexico and Europe. The airport plays host to 612 commercial and 120 private flights each day, which provide transport to almost 58,000 passengers.
Miami International Airport is located approximately 22 miles from Weston and is one of the busiest in the U.S., providing flights for 17.9 million domestic and 16 million international passengers each year. The airport's website claims it is the largest U.S. gateway for Latin America and the Caribbean, and one of the leading international passenger and freight airports in the world.
Palm Beach International Airport is located about 40 miles from Weston and serves over 6 million passengers annually. The airport has 28 aircraft gates and its official website claims that its terminal stretches over half a million feet. The airport has parking facilities for 6,600 vehicles.
Opa-locka Executive Airport is located about 15 miles from Weston and 20 minutes from Miami International Airport. The airport's website describes Opa-locka as a "reliever" to Miami International Airport and states that it supports "the business aviation community, light cargo traffic to the Caribbean and large aircraft maintenance facilities." The airport retains a military presence as it plays host to a Coast Guard air station.
