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Southwest Florida International Airport

Also known as: RSW Airport, Fort Myers Airport, Fort Myers International Airport. Formerly Southwest Florida Regional Airport.

RSW · KRSW · Fort Myers

Airport facts

Name
Southwest Florida International Airport
IATA code
RSW
ICAO code
KRSW
City
Fort Myers
Country
United States of America
Address
11000 Terminal Access Road, Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA
Coordinates
26.5362, -81.7552
Time zone
America/New_York
Terminals
One terminal with three concourses: B, C and D. Concourse E is under construction.

About Southwest Florida International Airport

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is the main airport for Fort Myers and Southwest Florida in the United States. The Lee County Port Authority runs it, and it sits in south Lee County, beside I-75 at Exit 128 and about 15 miles (24 km) southeast of downtown Fort Myers.

Most flights are domestic. Delta, Southwest, American, United and JetBlue carry the most passengers, with Frontier, Breeze, Sun Country, Allegiant, Avelo and Alaska adding routes across the United States. Air Canada, Porter and WestJet fly from Canada, and Discover Airlines links Fort Myers with Frankfurt. The airport handled about 11.2 million passengers in 2025, with traffic peaking in the winter months.

One terminal, opened in 2005, leads to three concourses, B, C and D, with Bag Claim and ground transportation on the lower level. A new Concourse E and a single combined security checkpoint are under construction.

From the airport, travelers head into Fort Myers and Cape Coral, west to the beaches at Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva, and south along I-75 to Estero, Bonita Springs and Naples. The drive to downtown Fort Myers usually takes 20 to 30 minutes, and Naples about 35 to 45 minutes outside peak traffic.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Lee County Port Authority

Opened

May 14, 1983; current terminal opened in 2005

Runway

One, 06/24, 12,000 ft (3,658 m)

Passengers per year

About 11.2 million in 2025

Concourses

B, C and D in service; Concourse E under construction

Arrival tips for Southwest Florida International Airport

Most flights to Fort Myers are domestic, so you walk from your gate straight down to Bag Claim on the lower level of the terminal. Flights from Toronto, Montréal and Ottawa usually clear US border checks in Canada before departure. Other international arrivals, such as the Frankfurt flight, go through US Customs and Border Protection in the international arrivals facility on the lower level of Concourse B, where Global Entry kiosks are available.

All three concourses feed into the same Bag Claim hall, so there is only one arrivals area to find. Baggage carousels are numbered, and the TSA PreCheck enrollment office is opposite carousel 4.

Outside Bag Claim, follow the signs for your ride. The rental car counters and the pickup area for pre-arranged taxis and limousines are on the ground floor of the parking garage across the roadway, reached by the crosswalks from the terminal doors. Rideshare pickups are signposted on the arrivals level, and the LeeTran bus stop is on the lower level of the garage.

Connect to the free RSWiFly Wi-Fi network to message your ride. Fort Myers is on Eastern Time.

Ground transportation

Most visitors rent a car or book a car to the door; buses serve Fort Myers but not the beaches directly.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car or van meets you at Bag Claim and drives door to door to Fort Myers, the islands or Naples, which is simplest for families, golf groups and late arrivals.

  • Taxi from Fort Myers airport

    On-demand taxis wait outside Bag Claim for walk-up customers, with fares set by zone rather than by meter. Lines can build when several flights land together in the winter season.

  • Uber and Lyft

    Rideshare pickups are on the arrivals level, marked by rideshare signs. Prices rise at busy times, and larger groups may need two cars.

  • Rental cars

    The on-site rental car facility is on the ground floor of the parking garage, across the roadway from Bag Claim. Driving suits travelers staying for a week or more in the beach towns or gated communities.

  • LeeTran bus

    Public buses leave from the lower level of the parking garage and connect with LeeTran transfer points in Fort Myers. It is the cheapest option but slow with luggage and does not run to the islands directly.

  • Hotel shuttles

    Several nearby hotels run free courtesy shuttles; call your hotel to arrange the pickup, as the airport does not operate them.

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Terminals

All three concourses lead from one terminal, but they are not connected airside, so check your concourse before going through security.

Concourse B

Gates B1 to B9, with domestic flights and the international flights from Canada and Germany. The international arrivals facility with US Customs and Border Protection is on its lower level.

Concourse C

Gates C1 to C9, mainly domestic flights by the network airlines, plus some flights from Toronto.

Concourse D

Domestic flights by network and low-cost airlines, with the LEGO Store among its shops.

Airlines and destinations

Air Canada Concourse B

Toronto–Pearson, Montréal–Trudeau (seasonal)

Alaska Airlines Concourse B

Seattle/Tacoma (seasonal)

Allegiant Air Concourse B

Allentown, Appleton, Des Moines

American Airlines Concourse D

Charlotte, Chicago–O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Washington–National, New York–LaGuardia (seasonal), Phoenix (seasonal)

Avelo Airlines Concourse B

New Haven, Wilmington (DE)

Breeze Airways Concourse D

Charleston (SC), Hartford, Las Vegas, Long Island/Islip, Manchester (NH), New Haven, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Providence, Raleigh/Durham, Richmond, South Bend, Wilmington (NC), Albany (seasonal), Pittsburgh (seasonal) and more

Delta Air Lines Concourse C

Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York–JFK, New York–LaGuardia, Salt Lake City (seasonal)

Discover Airlines Concourse B

Frankfurt

Frontier Airlines Concourse B

Atlanta, Chicago–O'Hare, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Philadelphia, Buffalo (seasonal), Detroit (seasonal), Grand Rapids (seasonal), Indianapolis (seasonal), Long Island/Islip (seasonal), Minneapolis/St. Paul (seasonal), Trenton (seasonal)

JetBlue Concourse D

Boston, Buffalo, New York–JFK, White Plains, Hartford (seasonal), Long Island/Islip (seasonal), Worcester (seasonal)

Porter Airlines Concourse B

Toronto–Pearson, Montréal–Trudeau (seasonal), Ottawa (seasonal)

Southwest Airlines Concourse B

Baltimore, Chicago–Midway, Columbus, Dallas–Love Field, Denver, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Nashville, Orlando, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Austin (seasonal), Houston–Hobby (seasonal), Providence (seasonal) and more

Sun Country Airlines Concourse B

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Appleton (seasonal), Eau Claire (seasonal), Madison (seasonal), Milwaukee (seasonal)

United Airlines Concourse C

Chicago–O'Hare, Cleveland, Denver, Houston–Intercontinental, Newark, Washington–Dulles, Los Angeles (seasonal), San Francisco (seasonal)

WestJet Concourse C

Toronto–Pearson

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

    Free, unlimited Wi-Fi on the RSWiFly network throughout the terminal.

  • Dining and shops

    More than 25 restaurants, bars and shops, including Fort Myers Brewing in Concourse C and a LEGO Store in Concourse D.

  • Nursing stations

    Nursing stations are in the main terminal and the concourses, including near the Concourse B and D entrances and gate C6.

  • Animal relief areas

    Outdoor dog walk areas are outside the secure area, including on the lower level at the east end of the terminal next to Door 1. There is no relief area past security.

  • Visitor information booths

    Visitor services booths in the terminal help with directions, ground transportation and local information.

  • Lost and found

    The Lee County Port Authority runs a lost and found service for items left in the terminal and garage; items left on a plane are handled by the airline.

  • Water refill stations

    Water bottle refill stations are available in the terminal.

  • Global Entry kiosks

    Global Entry kiosks in the international arrivals facility speed up customs for enrolled travelers.

  • Airport Service Plaza

    A 24-hour Mobil gas station with a 7-Eleven, Dunkin', car wash and Cell Phone Lot 1, in the median of Terminal Access Road.

  • EV charging

    Electric vehicle charging is on level 3 of the parking garage and in the first row of the long-term lot.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Wheelchair service is provided by skycaps contracted by the airlines. Request it in advance through your airline, or ask at the ticket or curbside counters on the day of travel.

  • Reduced mobility

    Elevators on the northeast and northwest sides of the parking garage serve all levels, the Ticketing Lobby, Bag Claim and US Customs. All public restrooms, including Companion Care restrooms, are wheelchair accessible.

  • Hearing and visual support

    For hearing or visual assistance, contact the airport's ADA coordinator at 239-590-4625 before you travel.

  • Service animals

    Animal relief areas are on the lower level at the east end of the terminal, next to Door 1. For service animal needs inside the concourses, contact your airline.

  • Sunflower program

    RSW supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, so travelers can wear a sunflower symbol to signal that they may need extra help, time or patience.

  • Accessible parking

    Both the short-term garage and the long-term lot have accessible spaces, and wheelchair-accessible shuttles serve the long-term lot if you tell the attendant on entry.

Parking

Short-Term Parking Garage

Directly across the roadway from the terminal, a short walk to Bag Claim and ticketing. Level 2 is covered, level 3 is open-air with EV charging, and the rental car and ground transportation areas are on the ground floor.

Long-Term Parking Lot

A surface lot behind the garage, with a free door-to-door shuttle between your car and the terminal curb; drivers help with luggage.

Cell Phone Lots

Free waiting areas for drivers picking up passengers, including Cell Phone Lot 1 at the Airport Service Plaza on Terminal Access Road.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Fort Myers airport from downtown Fort Myers?

Southwest Florida International Airport is about 15 miles (24 km) southeast of downtown Fort Myers, beside I-75 at Exit 128. The drive usually takes 20 to 30 minutes outside rush hour, longer in the busy winter season. Taxis, rideshare, rental cars and pre-booked transfers leave from outside Bag Claim, and LeeTran buses connect with transfer points in the city.

Is Fort Myers airport the same as RSW?

Yes. Southwest Florida International Airport, code RSW, is the airport most people mean by Fort Myers airport, and it handles all scheduled airline flights to the city. Page Field (FMY), closer to downtown, is a general aviation airport. The code RSW comes from the airport's original name, Southwest Florida Regional Airport, used until 1993.

How many terminals does RSW have?

RSW has one terminal with three concourses, B, C and D. The concourses are not connected airside, so you go through the security checkpoint for your own concourse; check your airline's concourse before you arrive. All arriving passengers reach the same Bag Claim on the lower level. A new Concourse E and a single combined checkpoint are under construction.

Which airlines fly to Fort Myers?

Delta, Southwest, American, United and JetBlue carry the most passengers at RSW, with Frontier, Breeze, Sun Country, Allegiant, Avelo and Alaska adding routes, many of them seasonal. Air Canada, Porter and WestJet fly from Canada, and Discover Airlines flies to Frankfurt. Atlanta, Chicago–O'Hare, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Detroit and Boston were the busiest routes in 2025.

Does RSW have international flights and customs?

Yes. RSW has an international arrivals facility with US Customs and Border Protection on the lower level of Concourse B, with Global Entry kiosks. Discover Airlines flies from Frankfurt, and flights from Toronto, Montréal and Ottawa usually clear US border checks in Canada before departure. International visitors need a US visa or an approved ESTA.

Is there a lounge at Fort Myers airport?

No. There are no airline or pay-per-entry lounges at Southwest Florida International Airport, and Priority Pass does not offer lounge access there. Travelers waiting for a flight can use the restaurants and bars in each concourse, such as Fort Myers Brewing in Concourse C, and the free RSWiFly Wi-Fi network throughout the terminal.

Where do I get a taxi at Fort Myers airport?

On-demand taxis wait outside Bag Claim on the lower level for walk-up customers, and fares are set by zone rather than by meter. Pre-arranged taxis and limousines pick up on the ground floor of the parking garage, opposite Doors 2 and 5. The Ground Transportation Booth on 239-590-4738 can help with taxi questions.

Where is Uber and Lyft pickup at RSW?

Uber and Lyft pickups are on the arrivals level, and signs from Bag Claim lead to the rideshare pickup area. Request the ride once you have your bags, and check the car and driver in the app before you get in. In the winter season, waits can be longer when several flights land at the same time.

Is there a bus from Fort Myers airport?

Yes. LeeTran public buses stop on the lower level of the parking garage, reached by the marked crosswalks from the terminal, and connect with LeeTran transfer points in Fort Myers. The bus is the cheapest option, but it makes many stops and does not run straight to the beaches or to Naples, so most visitors with luggage take a car.

Where can I park at Fort Myers airport?

The Short-Term Parking Garage is directly across from the terminal, with covered parking on level 2 and EV charging on level 3. The Long-Term Parking Lot behind the garage has a free door-to-door shuttle to the terminal curb. Free cell phone lots, including one at the Airport Service Plaza, let drivers wait for arriving passengers.

How do I get from RSW to Naples?

Naples is south of the airport along I-75, usually a 35 to 45 minute drive outside peak traffic. Most travelers rent a car or book a car to the door, since public buses do not link the airport directly with Naples. Bonita Springs and Estero lie on the way, closer to the airport.

How do I get from Fort Myers airport to Sanibel Island?

Sanibel is west of the airport, reached by the Sanibel Causeway, and the drive usually takes 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. The causeway has a toll for vehicles heading onto the island. There is no public bus from the airport to Sanibel or Captiva, so visitors rent a car, take a taxi or book a transfer.

Is RSW the same as Punta Gorda airport?

No. Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is a separate airport in Charlotte County, north of Fort Myers, served mainly by Allegiant. Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is the larger airport in Lee County, with flights on Delta, Southwest, American, United, JetBlue and others. Check the three-letter code on your ticket before you book ground transportation.

Why book with Airport Transportation?

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Is the transportation private or shared?

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Do you provide baby seats?

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

How far in advance should I book?

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

What payment methods are accepted?

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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