Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Fort Myers, US 🇺🇸 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
KRSW
IATA
RSW
Elevation
30 ft
Region
US-FL
Local Time
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GPS Code: KRSW
Local Code: RSW
Location: 26.5362° N, -81.755203° E
Continent: North America
Type: Large International Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) generally receives positive feedback from travelers, who often commend its ease of use, cleanliness, and friendly staff. Despite experiencing a significant surge in passenger traffic, the airport maintains a reputation for being relatively easy to navigate. An ongoing multi-phase $1.1 billion terminal expansion project aims to further enhance passenger experience, with some upgrades expected to be completed in 2024.
What Travelers Love
- Cleanliness and Staff: Travelers frequently praise the airport's clean facilities and the friendly, helpful nature of its employees, including shuttle and parking staff.
- Easy Navigation and Compact Size: RSW is often described as a compact and easy-to-navigate airport, making it straightforward to get in and out.
- Convenient Rental Car Access: Rental car facilities are located directly across the street from the terminal, eliminating the need for shuttle buses.
- Security Wait Times (Off-Peak): Outside of peak travel seasons, security wait times are generally short, often reported between 10-20 minutes, with TSA PreCheck significantly reducing wait times to under 5 minutes.
- Ongoing Terminal Expansion: The airport is undergoing a substantial expansion, including a new, consolidated 16-lane security checkpoint, new seating, shops, and restaurants, which is anticipated to further improve the passenger experience.
Common Complaints
- Security Wait Times (Peak Season): During winter months and weekends, security lines can become very long, with waits up to 2 hours.
- Limited Amenities and Seating: Some travelers note a lack of sufficient seating in waiting areas, especially during flight delays, and a general absence of TVs in these areas.
- Overnight Experience: For those facing overnight delays, the landside areas can be challenging due to constant public address announcements, loud music, and uncomfortable seating with armrests, making it difficult to sleep.
- Limited Direct Flights: While serving a large region, RSW may have fewer direct flight options to some destinations, often requiring layovers.
- Food Availability and Lines: At times, food options can be limited, or popular items may run out, leading to long lines for concessions.
Overall, Southwest Florida International Airport is often viewed as an efficient and well-maintained airport, particularly favored for its ease of access and friendly service. Travelers should be mindful of potentially long security lines during peak travel periods and consider offsite options for more affordable parking.
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Airport Routes
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) offers 104 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Delta Air Lines, Southwest, American Airlines and others. Popular destinations from Fort Myers include Palm Beach Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl, Orlando Intl, Tampa Intl and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Palm Beach Intl (PBI) 4
- Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) 3
- Orlando Intl (MCO) 3
- Tampa Intl (TPA) 3
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) 3
- Bradley Intl (BDL) 2
- Denver Intl (DEN) 2
- Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) 2
- Boston Logan Intl (BOS) 2
- Hartsfield-Jackson Intl (ATL) 2
- Lehigh Valley Intl (ABE) 2
- Cleveland-Hopkins Intl (CLE) 2
Newly Discovered
- Atlantic City Intl (ACY) new
- South Bend Regional Airport (SBN) new
- Tweed/New Haven (HVN) new
- Portland International Jetport (PWM) new
- Muhammad Ali Intl (SDF) new
- John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) new
- Baltimore/Washington Intl (BWI) new
- LaGuardia (LGA) new
- Boston Logan Intl (BOS) new
- Westchester County (HPN) new
- Lynchburg Rgnl (LYH) new
- Nashville Intl (BNA) new
Popular Flight Routes
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
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Top Airlines
Operating at Southwest Florida International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Delta Air Lines
DAL
/ DL
|
7 | 120 | 7 | Nov 25, 2025 |
Southwest
SWA
/ WN
|
12 | 99 | 12 | Aug 30, 2025 |
American Airlines
AAL
/ AA
|
6 | 81 | 6 | Aug 30, 2025 |
JetBlue
JBU
/ B6
|
5 | 67 | 5 | Aug 30, 2025 |
United
UAL
/ UA
|
6 | 66 | 6 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Breeze Airways
MXY
/ MX
|
17 | 62 | 17 | Jan 17, 2026 |
Spirit
NKS
/ NK
|
4 | 26 | 4 | Jan 17, 2026 |
Frontier
FFT
/ F9
|
4 | 18 | 4 | Aug 29, 2025 |
United Parcel Service
UPS
/ 5X
|
3 | 9 | 3 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Sun Country Airlines
SCX
/ SY
|
2 | 6 | 2 | Aug 25, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
06/24 |
12000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | FORT MYERS APP/DEP | 119.75 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.65 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 132.075 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| TWR | FORT MYERS TWR | 128.75 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxi services are available on the lower level, curbside, just outside of baggage claim. The on-site provider, MBA Airport Transportation, uses a zone-based fare system. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft also operate at RSW with designated pickup areas on the arrivals (lower) level.
Rental Cars
The Rental Car Service Center is conveniently located on the ground level of the short-term parking garage, directly across the street from the terminal's baggage claim area. All rental companies, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National, are housed in this facility.
Public Transportation
Public transit is provided by Lee County's LeeTran bus service. Route 50 connects the airport to a central transfer point at Bell Tower Shops, where passengers can connect to other routes, including service to Fort Myers Beach. The bus stop is located at the end of the arrivals level roadway.
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