SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AIRPORT (RSW) INFORMATION

Southwest Florida International Airport is an international airport located just southeast of Fort Myers in the unincorporated Lee County in Florida, United States and it is owned by the county while Lee County Port Authority, LCPA, operates it.

The airport’s IATA code is RSW and the ICAO code is KRSW. The airport is also well-known as Fort Myers Airport.

The airport served 5,978,414 passengers in 2020, a decrease from 2019 when they served 10,225,180 passengers, which is the most in the airport’s history. The decrease was due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The airport sits on more than 13,000 acres making it the third-largest airport in the USA based on land size. 6,000 acres of the land it sits on has however been conserved as swamp lands and has been set aside for environmental mitigation.

The construction of the airport began in 1980 after it was clear that Page Field, which was serving the commercial flights in the region up until then, was no longer sufficient and it was impractical to expand it at the location it was at.

RSW opened on May 14, 1983 under the name of Southwest Florida Regional Airport. Delta Air Lines operated the first flight. Ten years later the airport was renamed Southwest Florida International Airport since it had been serving international flights since 1984.

The airport’s original terminal was located on the north side of the single runway. Even though the terminal was expanded it soon became too small and it exceeded its annual capacity of 3 million passengers in 1988 already. By 2004 the airport served almost 7 million passengers.

The new terminal, called Midfield Terminal Complex, opened in September of 2005 with three concourses and 28 gates and the possibility to expand with another two concourses and more 30 gates is there if needed.

The airport serves as a hub for Western Global Airlines.

The single runway is made of asphalt and is 12,000 ft/3,658 m long.

Arrivals, Departures and Airlines at Southwest Florida International Airport

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Parking at Southwest Florida International Airport

There are basically two options for parking at Southwest Florida Airport, in the Short-term Parking Garage, which offers either covered parking or open air, or in the Long-term Parking Lot, which is economy parking for longer stays.

The Short-term Parking Garage is located right opposite the terminal while the Long-term Parking Lot sits behind the parking garage. Free shuttles pick up travelers and help with the luggage at the vehicle for transfer to the airport, and the other way around upon the return.

The airport’s Cell Phone Lot is located at Airport Plaza only 2 minutes from the terminal.

Transfers at Southwest Florida International Airport

Rental Cars – A car rental facility is located on the ground level of the Short-term Parking Garage for on-site car rental companies.

Off-site car rental companies offer complimentary shuttles to transfer to their various locations. The shuttle shelter is located on the east side of the parking garage and it offers a courtesy phone to call the company of choice. See all rental car companies at Southwest Florida Airport.

Buses – LeeTran, Lee County’s public transportation authority, provides a direct bus line between Fort Myers and the airport. Buses run from early morning to evening on weekdays and Saturdays and from later morning to afternoon on Sundays.

Fort Myers has a Greyhound station outside of the central area of the city. The easiest and quickest transfer between the two locations is by taxi as public transportation transfer requires several bus transfers and will take at least an hour and a half, but most likely more. More information about bus services at Southwest Florida Airport.

Taxis – Taxis are found at the taxi rank outside the baggage claim area. The fare is based on zones and not meters. More details about taxis to and from Southwest Florida Airport.

Hotel Shuttles – Hotels may offer an airport shuttle service to their guests. These are arranged by the traveler directly through the hotel. Shuttles collect the hotel guests outside the terminal, in the ground transportation area. Need to book a hotel? See a range of hotels in Fort Meyers near Southwest Florida Airport.

Ride Shares – Ride Share companies with permits to collect airport customers may collect them from curbside in the ground transportation area. Transfers are arranged through the company’s app or website by the traveler.

Shuttles and Limousines – Shuttle and limousine transfer are arranged by the traveler. Greet and Meet will most likely take place in the Baggage Claim area. See more about private transfers to and from Southwest Florida Airport.

Trains – The nearest train station can be found in Fort Myers. More than 40 trains depart from the station daily to a variety of locations in Florida and other parts of the US. There is no direct public transfer available as the public bus system requires several bus route transfers to travel from one location to the other. Information about train services in Fort Meyers near Southwest Florida Airport.

The Terminal at Southwest Florida International Airport

The airport has, as mentioned, a single terminal. It is divided into the Main Terminal, which is landside and open to all visitors, and three concourses, B, C and D.

Security Control at Southwest Florida International Airport

The airport’s security points are located at each of the entrances to the concourses.

Accessibility at Southwest Florida International Airport

All the airport’s restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair assistance is possible when requested through the airline. The request usually has to be in at least 48 hours prior to the flight’s scheduled departure time.

Smoking at Southwest Florida International Airport

It is not allowed to smoke inside the airport.

WiFi at Southwest Florida International Airport

The WiFi network “RSWiFly” is free and available in the whole terminal and to all visitors.

Luggage Storage at Southwest Florida International Airport

There are no lockers or luggage storage available at RSW.

ATMs at Southwest Florida International Airport

ATMs are located in the Main Terminal and in Concourse D.

Currency Exchange at Southwest Florida International Airport

A currency exchange service open during day time on weekdays is located in the Main Terminal towards Concourse B.

Food and Beverages at Southwest Florida International Airport

There are plenty of places to eat or drink at the airport. Some are located in the Main Terminal and available to all and each concourse has its own variety. Starbucks can be found in all four locations.

Shopping at Southwest Florida International Airport

There is no tax-free shop available at the airport, but other retail establishments can be found on both landside and airside.

Closest International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport

The closest international airport to RSW is Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach on Florida’s east coast approximately 130 mi away.

Things to do in Fort Myers

There are a number of activities to suit all ages and interests in the region - see a selection of tourist activities in Fort Myers, Florida in the United States of America.

Southwest Florida International Airport Contacts

Address: Southwest Florida International Airport, 11000 Terminal Access Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA
General Phone: +1 239-590-4800
Lost and Found Report Form: Use this form
Lost and Found Phone: +1 239-210-6453
Official Website: www.flylcpa.com

Local Information

Drive on: Right
Electricity: 120V/60Hz
Plug: A, B
Currency: US Dollar, USD, $