# Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

> Fort Myers, US · approximately 16 km (10 mi) southeast of Fort Myers

Web: https://airport.flights/airport/rsw
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/rsw.json

## Facts

- **IATA**: RSW
- **ICAO**: KRSW
- **Timezone**: America/New_York
- **Runways**: 1
- **Terminals**: 1
- **Passengers**: 11.15M/yr
- **Official site**: https://www.flylcpa.com

## Overview

## Welcome

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is more than just a gateway; it feels like an upscale entry to a resort. Located approximately 16 km southeast of Fort Myers, RSW boasts a single terminal design where all major airlines converge. With lots of natural light and open space, RSW offers a uniquely calm transit experience even during the peak travel season.

## At a glance

RSW serves over 11.15 million passengers annually across its 27 gates in the Main Terminal. You won’t find dedicated airline hubs here, but you will find Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Avelo Airlines among others. With about 10 miles separating the airport from downtown Fort Myers, travelers have straightforward access to both the Gulf beaches and inland attractions.

## Terminals & layout

The airport's single terminal is segmented into three concourses: B, C, and D. This unique setup allows hassle-free movement among airlines and eateries without lengthy treks. Concourse B houses popular spots like Aviators, Starbucks, and Ciao Gourmet Market. Despite the lack of lounges, concourses provide plenty of seating and charging areas, though they close on the early side.

## Getting to and from the city

RSW offers various transportation options, though not all are quick. LeeTran bus routes 50, 60, and seasonal 240 connect to the city in over 60 minutes, with fares between $1.50-$2.00. Uber and Lyft also serve the airport, but costs can spike depending on the time of day, especially for beachbound trips. For rental cars, major agencies operate in the on-airport Rental Car Center, conveniently located in the parking garage across from the terminal.

## Traveller essentials

Free Wi-Fi, branded "RSWiFly," is strong throughout the terminal. However, power outlets are competitive, especially by main gates—bring a power strip if possible. No luggage storage facilities are available, an important note for layover travelers. The TSA PreCheck enrollment center is conveniently located near baggage claim carousel 4, allowing travelers to handle enrollment or renewal errands efficiently.

## Dining & shopping highlights

RSW has approximately 16 dining options available. Concourse B features a mix of grab-and-go and sit-down restaurants like Stadium and Edison Food + Drink Lab. Popular retail names include Hudson, Suncoast News, and local-favorite Paradise Shops. Notably, no on-site concessions are 24/7—the Airport Service Plaza on Terminal Access Road offers a 7-Eleven and a Wendy's all day and night.

## Lounges

Travelers will find no airline or pay-per-use lounges at RSW. Regular flyers recommend using the sit-down eateries as informal club spaces to relax and charge devices before flights. Ends of concourses offer quieter corners ideal for rest, though benches have armrests, so consider a travel mat for comfort.

## Insider tips

- **Local:** The 24-hour 7-Eleven and Wendy’s at the Airport Service Plaza are lifesavers for red-eyes or delayed arrivals.

- **Time:** If your flight's early or late, stock up on snacks before security as all airside concessions close overnight.

- **Insider:** For TSA PreCheck, Concourse D’s checkpoint often stays open later and is less crowded.

- **Money:** Budget travelers should check off-airport car rental options, as they might be cheaper with a short shuttle ride.

- **Quiet:** Seek the ends of concourses for a quieter spot with less foot traffic and fewer announcements.

- **Avoid:** Don’t expect lounge access; instead, plan time to relax at the airside restaurants and bars.

- **Time:** When returning your rental, the on-site car center speeds things up—no shuttles needed.

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — 28 gates · Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avelo Airlines

## Dining (38)

- **7-Eleven** — $
- **A Day at the Beach** — RSW Terminal · restaurant
- **Auntie Anne's** — $
- **Aviators** — Concourse B · $$
- **Beaches Boardwalk Cafe** — RSW Terminal · cafe
- **Beaches Travelmart** — RSW Terminal · grab-and-go cafe
- **Burger King** — $
- **California Pizza Kitchen** — Main Terminal · Pizza · Casual · $$
- **Casa Bacardi** — $$
- **Ciao Gourmet Market** — Concourse B · $$
- **Dewar's Clubhouse** — RSW Terminal · restaurant
- **Dewars Clubhouse Bar & Grill** — Main Terminal · Bar & Grill · $$
- **Dunkin** — Concourse B · $
- **Earl of Sandwich** — Main Terminal · Fast Casual · $$
- **Edison Food + Drink Lab** — Concourse B · $$
- **Evolve Eats** — Main Terminal · Healthy / Fast Casual · $$
- **Fort Myers Brewing Co.** — RSW Terminal · brewpub
- **Great American Bagel** — $
- **Great American Bagel (Concourse B)** — Main Terminal · Bakery & Café · $
- **Great American Bagel (Pre-Security)** — Main Terminal · Bakery & Café · $
- **Nathan's Famous** — $
- **PGA Tour Grill** — Main Terminal · Full-Service Restaurant · $$
- **Quiznos** — $$
- **Runway Grill** — Main Terminal · American · Bar & grill · $$
- **Sbarro** — $
- **Shula’s Bar & Grill** — Main Terminal · Bar & Grill · $$
- **Stadium** — Concourse B · $$
- **Starbucks** — Concourse B · $$
- **Starbucks (Concourse A)** — Main Terminal · Coffeehouse · $$
- **Starbucks (Concourse B)** — Main Terminal · Coffeehouse · $$
- **Starbucks (Concourse C/D area)** — Main Terminal · Coffeehouse · $$
- **Starbucks (Pre-Security)** — Main Terminal · Coffeehouse · $$
- **Subway** — Main Terminal · Sandwiches · Fast food · $
- **The Grove** — Concourse B · $$
- **The Junction** — Main Terminal · American · Bar & grill · $$
- **Tropical Smoothie Café** — Main Terminal · Smoothies & Light Fare · $$
- **Wendy's** — $
- **Wine Flight** — Main Terminal · Wine bar · Light bites · $$

## Lounges (1)

- **Dewar's Clubhouse** — RSW Terminal · public

## Shops (33)

- **Best Buy Express** — Main Terminal · Electronics Vending
- **Bijoux Terner**
- **Brighton Collectibles** — RSW Terminal · retail boutique
- **Coastal Expressions** — RSW Terminal · gift shop
- **Coastal News** — RSW Terminal · newsstand
- **Destination Fort Myers**
- **Duty Free Americas**
- **Dylan's Candy Bar** — RSW Terminal · confectionery
- **Evolve Convenience** — Main Terminal · Convenience Store
- **Gasparilla News** — Main Terminal · News & Gifts
- **Hudson**
- **InMotion**
- **Island Marketplace** — Main Terminal · News & Gifts
- **Island News** — Main Terminal · News & Gifts
- **Island Spirit** — Main Terminal · Apparel & Gifts
- **Jose Cuervo Tequileria** — RSW Terminal · specialty retail shop
- **LEGO** — RSW Terminal · toy store
- **Lego Store Kiosk** — Main Terminal · Toys
- **Local Market**
- **Paradise Shops**
- **Paradise Sun** — Main Terminal · Apparel & Swimwear
- **PGA Tour Shop** — RSW Terminal · sports retail shop
- **Relay** — RSW Terminal · newsstand/convenience shop
- **RSW Marketplace** — Main Terminal · Gifts & travel essentials
- **Sanibel Marketplace** — Main Terminal · Gifts & apparel
- **Sea to Sky Marketplace** — Main Terminal · News & Gifts
- **Seaside Mercantile** — RSW Terminal · gift shop
- **Shell Factory** — RSW Terminal · gift shop
- **Spirit of the Red Sox** — Main Terminal · Sports Merchandise
- **Suncoast News**
- **Sunglass Hut** — Main Terminal · Sunglasses & accessories
- **Tech on the Go** — Main Terminal · Electronics & accessories
- **TravelMart**

## Parking (12)

- **Accessible Parking** — Accessible · next to terminal
- **Cell Phone Lot** — Surface lot · Near terminal access road
- **Economy Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Farther from terminal area
- **Long-term Parking** — Long stay · $11/day, $2/hr · 0.5 mi
- **Oversized Vehicle Parking** — Surface lot · Designated section of airport parking area
- **Remote Parking** — Remote · 1 mi
- **RSW Long-Term Parking** — Long stay · $11/day, 2/hr · next to terminal
- **RSW Remote Parking** — Remote · 0.3 mi
- **RSW Short-Term Parking** — Short stay · $24/day, $3/hr · next to terminal
- **RSW Valet Parking** — valet · 8/day
- **Short-term Parking** — Short stay · $24/day, $3/hr · next to terminal
- **Valet Parking** — Valet · 8/day · next to terminal

## Ground transport (13)

- **App-based Rideshare Pickup** — Rideshare · 20–30 min to downtown Fort Myers (typical) · $20-40 · On demand
  Designated pickup zones for Uber and Lyft are signed outside the terminal.
- **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10–30 min to nearby hotels · $0 · Varies by hotel, often every 30–60 min
  Many area hotels offer complimentary shuttles that meet guests at designated pickup points; advance arrangement is recommended.
- **Hotel Shuttles** — courtesy van · >60 min · $0 for select hotels · .25
- **LeeTran Route 240** — seasonal bus · >60 min · $1.50-2.00 · .25
- **LeeTran Route 50** — local bus · >60 min · $1.50-2.00 · Roughly hourly or worse off-peak
- **LeeTran Route 50 Bus** — Bus · 35–55 min to central Fort Myers (with transfers for some areas) · $1.50 · Roughly every 60–90 min
  Buses pick up at the airport and connect to the regional transit network operated by LeeTran.
- **LeeTran Route 60** — local bus · More than double driving time · $1.50-2.00 · Typically daytime and early evening only
- **Lyft** — rideshare · >60 min · .25 · .25
- **Off-airport Rental Car Shuttles** — Shuttle · 5–10 min to off-airport rental locations · $0 · Every 10–20 min (typical during business hours)
  While many rental counters are on-airport, some companies or overflow facilities use shuttle buses from the terminal.
- **On-airport Rental Car Center** — car rental · >60 min · .25 · .25
- **On-demand Taxi Service** — Taxi · 20–30 min to downtown Fort Myers (typical) · $25-45 · On demand
  Metered taxis queue at the arrivals curb and do not require advance reservations.
- **Taxi Queue** — metered taxi · >60 min · .25 · .25
- **Uber** — rideshare · >60 min · .25 · .25

## Insider tips

- _Local_: The 24-hour 7-Eleven and Wendy’s at the Airport Service Plaza are lifesavers for red-eyes or delayed arrivals.
- _Time_: If your flight's early or late, stock up on snacks before security as all airside concessions close overnight.
- _Insider_: For TSA PreCheck, Concourse D’s checkpoint often stays open later and is less crowded.
- _Money_: Budget travelers should check off-airport car rental options, as they might be cheaper with a short shuttle ride.
- _Quiet_: Seek the ends of concourses for a quieter spot with less foot traffic and fewer announcements.
- _Avoid_: Don’t expect lounge access; instead, plan time to relax at the airside restaurants and bars.
- _Time_: When returning your rental, the on-site car center speeds things up—no shuttles needed.