The Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD) began offering a COVID-19 virus testing service at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) as an additional amenity for the traveling public.
The opening of FLL’s on-site testing service comes as more international and domestic destinations require travelers to present a negative COVID-19 test as part of their entry requirements and/or submit to quarantine restrictions.
“We recognize this is an amenity that’s in demand by our patrons due to destination requirements, and by giving passengers the option to get tested at FLL, we’re hoping this will be another opportunity to boost consumer confidence in flying,” said Mark Gale, CEO/Director of Aviation. “The testing offered will be available to all airline passengers flying from FLL.”
BCAD is partnering with Miramar-based Spirit Airlines and Nomi Health of Utah on the testing service as a way to support a safer and healthier travel experience for airport guests and employees. The Nomi Health-operated service is located pre-security in Terminal 3, on the lower level near baggage claim. Initial operating hours of the site are 7AM to 9PM daily.
“Spirit Airlines is pleased to be working with BCAD to bring COVID-19 testing to FLL. We know our guests are ready to see their friends and loved ones, and we believe accessible testing with quick results will help them ensure everyone is safe when they’re reunited,” the company said in a statement. “On-site testing is a great option, and it adds to our multi-layered approach to safety. As the largest carrier at FLL, we felt like it was important to work directly with the airport to get this program in place in time for the holidays.”
Spirit contracted with Nomi Health to provide its COVID-19 testing services at FLL on behalf of the Aviation Department. This is Nomi’s first airport-based testing site.
“Nomi is proud to partner with Broward County and FLL to help keep travelers safe this holiday season,” said Mark Newman, co-founder and CEO, Nomi Health. “Across Florida and around the country, Nomi breaks down barriers to COVID-19 testing by delivering affordable, accurate and efficient testing experiences. With Fort Lauderdale serving as a major travel hub, testing will help travelers contain the spread of COVID-19 within their families and across our communities nationwide to ensure they get home safely for the holidays.”
FLL is the second major Florida airport behind Tampa International Airport to offer on-site COVID-19 testing. Here’s a quick overview of the COVID-19 testing service at FLL:
- Online registration for appointments via Nomi Health
- Proof of travel to/from FLL (ticketed itinerary, paper ticket, boarding pass) will be required for testing
- Types of test to be offered: Rapid Antigen with results in 30 minutes and a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test with results within 48 hours
- Test costs: $69 for Rapid Antigen and $99 for the PCR test
For more information about FLL’s COVID testing site, visit fll.net/coronavirus.
