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Buckingham Field

Fort Myers, United States
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Small private airfield serving Fort Myers, Florida.

Location
Fort Myers, United States
Buckingham Field (FL59) is a small, private-use general aviation airfield located in the Buckingham community east of Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. It serves primarily private pilots and light aircraft operations in the greater Fort Myers metropolitan area. The field is not served by commercial airlines and does not offer scheduled passenger service. It functions as a local general aviation facility, complementing the larger Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) which handles commercial traffic for the region. Buckingham Field has no IATA code, reflecting its status as a non-commercial airstrip. Detailed historical and operational records for this facility are limited in publicly available aviation databases.
Notable facts
  • ›Buckingham Field carries the FAA identifier FL59, indicating it is a Florida-registered private airfield.
  • ›The field is located in the Buckingham community, east of downtown Fort Myers in Lee County.
  • ›No commercial or scheduled airline service operates at this facility.
  • ›Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) serves as the primary commercial airport for the Fort Myers region.
  • ›The airfield is used primarily by private and recreational pilots flying light general aviation aircraft.
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City & Place Guide

Sun, history, and beaches on Florida's Gulf Coast.

Fort Myers is a vibrant city on the southwestern Gulf Coast of Florida, best known for its warm weather, rich history, and easy access to stunning barrier islands. Once the winter home of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, the city blends cultural heritage with a lively downtown riverfront scene.

Visitors enjoy a mix of outdoor adventures, from kayaking the Caloosahatchee River to exploring the white-sand shores of nearby Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach. The surrounding Lee County region offers world-class shelling, nature preserves, and charming small towns worth exploring.

  • •Edison and Ford Winter Estates — fascinating historic homes and botanical gardens of two American icons.
  • •Fort Myers Beach — casual beachside town with calm Gulf waters and vibrant dining.
  • •Sanibel Island — renowned for shell collecting and the J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge.
  • •Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve — peaceful boardwalk through a native Florida wetland ecosystem.
  • •Matlacha — colorful fishing village and arts community on Pine Island Sound.
  • •Cape Coral Canals — one of the world's largest canal systems, great for boating and dolphin spotting.

Getting around: Fort Myers lacks heavy rail transit; LeeTran operates local bus routes but coverage is limited for tourists. Renting a car is strongly recommended to reach beaches, attractions, and surrounding islands. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are widely available downtown, and taxis operate throughout the area.

Best time: November through April offers the most pleasant weather, with low humidity, minimal rain, and temperatures in the mid-70s Fahrenheit.

Local food: Try fresh Gulf grouper sandwiches, stone crab claws in season (October–May), and the tropical flavors of key lime pie at local waterfront restaurants.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.