Fort Myers airport (RSW)

Southwest Florida International Airport (IATA code: RSW), located in Fort Myers, serves as the premier commercial aviation gateway to Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast region, encompassing destinations such as Cape Coral, Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, and Sanibel Island. The airport handles an extensive domestic route network alongside international services to Canada and Germany.

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Terminals

The airport features a single, bi-level passenger terminal open 24 hours a day. Boarding gates are distributed across three distinct concourses, each featuring its own independent TSA security screening checkpoint:

• Concourse B: Gates B1 through B9. Accommodates domestic and international services, as well as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspection facility on the lower level.
• Concourse C: Gates C1 through C9. Serves flight operations for Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and WestJet.
• Concourse D: Gates D1 through D10. Operates departures and arrivals for American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and JetBlue.

Annual Passenger Traffic (2025): 11.15 million passengers.

Information Points

Visitor information booths are situated on the terminal's upper departures level near the security entrances. In addition, roving Tourism Ambassadors provide hands-on assistance and regional visitor guidance throughout the terminal complex.

 Location

Southwest Florida International Airport is situated 16 km (9 miles) southeast of downtown Fort Myers, in unincorporated Lee County, in southwestern Florida.

What services does Fort Myers airport (RSW) offer?

Southwest Florida International Airport offers a comprehensive range of dining, shopping, and convenience facilities throughout the main terminal building and its three airside concourses.

Finance and Connectivity

• ATMs: Cash dispensing machines are situated in pre-security public areas (upper ticketing and lower baggage levels) and post-security in Concourses B, C, and D.
• Free Wi-Fi: Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access is available throughout all terminal facilities via the official network (RSW Free WiFi).
• Device Charging: Integrated power outlets and USB charging hubs are installed in gate seating areas across all concourses.
• Postal Services: Standard U.S. postal drop boxes are available on the upper level of the main terminal.

Food and Beverages

Dining choices include fast-casual eateries, coffee houses, full-service bistros, and sports bars. Pre-security offerings in the main terminal feature Starbucks and grab-and-go outlets. Post-security, each concourse hosts dedicated food establishments offering burgers, deli sandwiches, artisan salads, craft beer, and specialty coffees. Concessionaires generally conclude service with the departure of the evening's final flight.

Shopping and Retail

Travelers will find newsstands and gift stores (Hudson News, PGA Tour Shops), Florida-themed apparel and souvenirs, bookstores, resort wear boutiques, sunglasses, and personal electronics shops throughout the terminal and gate areas.

Baggage Services

• Luggage Carts: Self-service baggage carts are available for a nominal fee from dispensers on the lower arrivals level and within the parking garage.
• Luggage Storage: In accordance with federal TSA security mandates, no baggage lockers or left-luggage holding facilities are offered at RSW.
• Lost and Found: For items misplaced in public terminal zones, security checkpoints, or parking lots, travelers should file a report via the airport's Chargerback online form. For property left aboard planes or mishandled checked luggage, contact the operating airline directly.

Additional Services

• Nursing Suites: Private Mamava lactation pods equipped with electrical outlets, seating, and secure locks are available on the upper main terminal level and in airside concourses.
• Pet Relief Areas: Dedicated service animal and pet relief stations are located curbside outside lower-level arrivals and post-security within each concourse.
• Art Displays: The airport's ongoing Art in Flight exhibition program showcases rotating art, paintings, and sculptures by regional artists throughout terminal corridors.
• Airport Service Plaza: Situated along Terminal Access Road, providing 24/7 retail convenience, fuel dispensers, and quick-service dining.

Public and private transportation

The airport connects seamlessly to Interstate 75 via Terminal Access Road. Drive time to downtown Fort Myers is approximately 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Under the ongoing airport Terminal Expansion Project Phase 2, pick-up zones for several ground transit modes have been relocated to the ground floor of the parking garage structure.

Public Bus Service

The Lee County public transit agency, LeeTran, operates Route 50 connecting the airport terminal with Bell Tower Shops, linking passengers to regional lines serving Sanibel Outlets, HealthPark, and Summerlin Square. The bus runs Monday through Saturday from 7:25 a.m. to 8:50 p.m., and Sundays from 8:25 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Estimated travel time to central areas is roughly 60 minutes, and the standard single fare is USD 1.50 (exact cash fare or the LeeTran mobile ticketing app required). The bus stop is situated on the ground level of the parking garage across from the terminal.

On-Demand Taxis

The authorized on-demand taxi operator at RSW is MBA Airport Transportation. Taxis are stationed on-site to accommodate walk-up passengers without reservations. Fares are established by predetermined geographic zones regulated by the Lee County Port Authority, rather than taximeters. A typical trip to central Fort Myers costs between USD 30.00 and USD 50.00, while trips to Naples, Sanibel, or Captiva have designated flat zone rates.

Ride-Sharing Services

Both Uber and Lyft operate pickups and drop-offs at RSW. The authorized passenger pickup zone is located along the outer commercial curb directly outside the arrivals lower level of the main terminal building. Request your ride after retrieving all luggage.

Pre-Arranged Limousines and Hotel Shuttles

Numerous area hotels in Fort Myers, Estero, and Naples operate complimentary airport shuttle vans for registered guests. Hotel courtesy vans and pre-arranged chauffeured limousines pick up passengers on the ground level of the parking garage opposite the terminal.

Car rental agencies

RSW's on-site Rental Car Service Center houses major car rental agencies on the ground level of the parking garage structure across from the terminal. Arriving travelers collect their checked baggage on the lower level, exit the terminal, and cross the roadway into the rental car facility. When returning vehicles, follow signs for Rental Car Return on the approach road into the lower level of the parking garage.

On-Site Rental Agencies

The on-site center hosts rental desks for:

• Alamo (standard hours: 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.)
• Avis (standard hours: 5:00 a.m. to 0:30 a.m.)
• Budget (standard hours: 5:00 a.m. to 0:30 a.m.)
• Dollar (standard hours: 8:00 a.m. to midnight)
• Enterprise (standard hours: 5:00 a.m. to 0:30 a.m.)
• Hertz (standard hours: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.)
• National (standard hours: 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.)
• Payless (standard hours: 5:00 a.m. to 0:30 a.m.)
• Sixt (standard hours: 8:00 a.m. to midnight)
• Thrifty (standard hours: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.)

Off-Site Rental Companies

Additional rental operators maintain facilities outside airport property and operate shuttle service from the ground transportation area on the garage ground floor:

• Fox Rent A Car (standard hours: 5:00 a.m. to midnight)
• Easirent (standard hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

Car Rental Requirements

Renters must present a valid national driver's license, a valid passport for non-U.S. residents, and a major credit card in the primary renter's name for deposit authorization. The standard minimum rental age is 21, with young driver surcharges typically applying to individuals under 25. Drivers whose license is not printed in the Roman alphabet or English are strongly advised to carry an International Driving Permit (IDP).

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Southwest Florida International Airport is designed in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure comprehensive accessibility for all passengers.

Special Assistance Requests

Passengers requiring wheelchair transport, curbside check-in assistance, or escort to departure gates must arrange services through their operating airline at least 48 hours prior to scheduled departure. Individual airlines oversee wheelchair services and accessibility boarding equipment at the airport.

Infrastructure and Accessibility Features

• Vertical Transport and Restrooms: The terminal features gentle access ramps, elevators with Braille signage and auditory floor indicators between levels, and fully accessible wheelchair-friendly public restrooms alongside single-occupant companion care restrooms.
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program: RSW participates in the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative. Passengers with non-visible disabilities (sensory processing, autism, cognitive conditions) can pick up a complimentary sunflower lanyard at visitor information desks to discreetly alert airport staff that extra time or assistance may be needed.
• Service Animal Relief Areas: Dedicated sanitary relief stations for service animals and traveling pets are positioned both curbside outside arrivals and inside post-security concourses.
• Accessible Transit: All airport long-term parking shuttle buses and LeeTran county transit buses are wheelchair accessible with hydraulic lifts or ramps.