Southwest Florida International Airport (KRSW) sits 12 miles southeast of Fort Myers, Florida. The field handles substantial commercial service (Southwest, American, Delta, United, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant) driven by the Southwest Florida winter snowbird flow and the surrounding Sanibel / Captiva / Naples leisure market. For business aviation, KRSW handles a meaningful flow alongside KAPF (Naples Municipal, 35 miles south) and KFMY (Page Field in Fort Myers, 12 miles north).
The single runway 6/24 is 12,000 feet — substantial headroom for any current business jet, including transatlantic and ultra-long-range departures at MTOW. Two FBOs (Private Sky and Hertz Aviation Services) handle private movements. Field elevation is 30 feet, no density-altitude concerns. The dominant operational considerations are hurricane season (June through November — Hurricane Ian severely damaged the region in 2022), summer afternoon thunderstorms, and the structural winter peak (December–April) when the snowbird flow into the Naples / Marco Island / Sanibel-Captiva market drives ramp pressure. Ground time to Fort Myers is 20–25 minutes; Naples is 35–45; Sanibel Island via the causeway is 50–60; Marco Island is 50–60.
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Florida International Airport
What is KRSW airport?+
KRSW is the ICAO code for Southwest Florida International Airport (IATA RSW), located in Fort Myers, FL.
What does RSW stand for?+
RSW is the IATA code for Southwest Florida International Airport (ICAO KRSW) in Fort Myers, FL.
Where is Southwest Florida International Airport?+
Southwest Florida International Airport is located in Fort Myers, FL.
Does Southwest Florida International Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Southwest Florida International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at Southwest Florida International Airport?+
The longest runway at Southwest Florida International Airport measures 12,000 ft (3,658 m).
What is the elevation of Southwest Florida International Airport?+
Southwest Florida International Airport sits at 30 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Southwest Florida International Airport in?+
Southwest Florida International Airport operates on America/New_York.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Southwest Florida International Airport?+
SkyAccess currently tracks 329 departing and 353 arriving private-jet empty legs at Southwest Florida International Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.