Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers serves the Southwest Florida region — the coastal area from Charlotte Harbor south through Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples, and Marco Island. It's a mid-size airport that handles the region's significant tourism traffic efficiently.
RSW Basics
- Code: RSW
- Location: 11000 Terminal Access Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33913
- Annual passengers: ~10 million
- Terminals: One main terminal with two concourses (B and C)
Airlines at RSW
- American Airlines: Charlotte, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York JFK, Miami
- Delta Air Lines: Atlanta, Detroit, New York JFK, Minneapolis
- United Airlines: Chicago, Newark, Washington Dulles, Houston
- Southwest Airlines: Major leisure destinations
- JetBlue: Boston, New York JFK, New York LGA
- Allegiant: Leisure routes from secondary cities
- Air Canada: Toronto, seasonal
- WestJet: Canadian cities, seasonal
Ground Transportation from RSW
To Southwest Florida Cities
- RSW to Naples: 35-45 min, from $60
- RSW to Fort Myers Downtown: 15-20 min, from $40
- RSW to Cape Coral: 20-30 min, from $50
- RSW to Bonita Springs: 25-30 min, from $52
- RSW to Marco Island: 45-55 min, from $80
- RSW to Sanibel/Captiva: 35-45 min, from $65
To Tampa Bay (Long Distance)
- RSW to Tampa: 2-2.5 hours, from $145
- RSW to Sarasota: 75-90 min, from $95
RSW Airport Facilities
- Multiple dining options post-security
- RSW has a surprisingly good Food Emporium in Concourse C
- Club 1st Business Lounge (independent, Priority Pass accessible)
- Free WiFi
- Rental car center on-site
Seasonal Considerations
RSW is heavily seasonal — December through April sees peak traffic as snowbirds arrive for winter. Security lines can be long at peak times; arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights in January-March.