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Southwest Florida International Airport

Fort Myers, United States
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Southwest Florida's primary gateway for leisure travelers.

Opened
1983
Location
Fort Myers, United States
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) serves the Fort Myers metropolitan area and the broader Southwest Florida region, including Naples and Cape Coral. It is one of Florida's busiest airports, handling millions of passengers annually who visit the region's beaches, golf courses, and nature attractions. The airport opened its current facility in 1983 and underwent significant expansions over the decades to accommodate growing passenger demand. A major terminal expansion completed in 2005 added concourses and gates to meet capacity needs. RSW is owned and operated by the Lee County Port Authority. RSW experienced notable disruption in September 2022 when Hurricane Ian caused significant damage to the airport's infrastructure, requiring extensive repairs before full operations resumed. The airport recovered relatively quickly and resumed serving the region's strong tourism market.
Terminals
RSW has a single main terminal building with two concourses (Concourse C and Concourse D) housing approximately 28 gates.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, ride-share services, and shuttle buses; public bus service connects to the regional LeeTran network.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving RSW include Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines, among others.
Notable facts
  • ›RSW is owned and operated by the Lee County Port Authority.
  • ›Hurricane Ian in September 2022 caused significant infrastructure damage to the airport.
  • ›The airport serves a primarily leisure-travel market tied to Southwest Florida's tourism industry.
  • ›A major terminal expansion in 2005 added new concourses and increased gate capacity.
  • ›RSW consistently ranks among Florida's top five busiest airports by passenger volume.
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Route map (33 destinations)

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Routes

RSW → MCO3M · SF3
RSW → EYW3M · SF3
RSW → DCAAA · E75 E70
RSW → CLTAA · 321 320 319 737
RSW → DFWAA · 738
RSW → PHLAA · 319 E90 320
RSW → DUSAB · 332
RSW → ATLAF · M90 757 M88
RSW → YYZAC · 320
RSW → DUSAA · 330
RSW → ORDAA · 738 M80
RSW → ATLAS · M90 757 M88
RSW → LGAB6 · 320
RSW → EWRB6 · 320
RSW → HPNB6 · E90
RSW → JFKB6 · 320
RSW → BOSB6 · 320
RSW → ATLAZ · M90
RSW → CMHDL · E70
RSW → LGADL · CR9
RSW → CVGDL · M88
RSW → ATLDL · M90 757 M88
RSW → INDDL · E75
RSW → ILGF9 · 320
RSW → TTNF9 · 319
RSW → DTWDL · 757 753
RSW → MSPDL · 757 M90
RSW → DENF9 · 319 320
RSW → ATLFL · 717
RSW → BWIFL · 717
RSW → MDWFL · 717
RSW → DCAFL · 717
RSW → ATLKL · M90 M88
RSW → ORDNK · 319
RSW → ACYNK · 319
RSW → DTWNK · 319
RSW → MSPSY · 738 73G
RSW → DENUA · 738
RSW → IAHUA · 738
RSW → EWRUA · 320 738 739
RSW → EYWUA · SF3
RSW → MCOUA · SF3
RSW → CLEUA · 319 738 320
RSW → ORDUA · 320
RSW → DFWUS · 738
RSW → CLTUS · 321 320 319 734
RSW → ORDUS · 738 M80
RSW → PHLUS · 319 E90 320
RSW → DCAUS · E75 E70
RSW → ATLVS · M90 757 M88
RSW → PVDWN · 73C
RSW → ATLWN · 733
RSW → BDLWN · 73C 73W
RSW → CMHWN · 73W
RSW → DCAWN · 717
RSW → PHLWN · 73W
RSW → PITWN · 73W
RSW → MDWWN · 73W 73H
RSW → MKEWN · 73C 73W
RSW → BWIWN · 73H 73C 73W 733
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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.

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Southwest Florida International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Southwest Florida International Airport is a major county-owned airport in the South Fort Myers area of unincorporated Lee County, Florida, United States. The airport serves the Southwest Florida region, including the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Naples-Marco Island, and Punta Gorda metropolitan areas, and is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection port of entry. It currently is the second-busiest single-runway airport in the United States, after San Diego International Airport, California. In 2025, the airport served 11,154,458 passengers, the most in its history.

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