5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Clean airport, smooth experience, beautiful atmosphere, and honestly one of the better airports I’ve been through.”
Shaun5★ on Google
Airports / Florida / RSW
Large airport · RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport.
Fort Myers, Florida · 30 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
10,405 ratings
4
Operators based
30
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Fort Myers, FloridaELEV 30 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
10,405
Google reviews
ratings on Google
4
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
30
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#32 / 79
Florida airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 10405 Google ratings , ranked against 79 rated FL fields.
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Page Field (FMY), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Southwest Florida International Airport (KRSW / RSW) sits in Fort Myers, Florida, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 30 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Aeronautical Charters, Inc., Air Trek, Inc., and Cypress Air Charter, LLC are based here, 4 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Page Field (FMY, 7 nm), Naples Municipal Airport (APF, 23 nm), and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD, 26 nm). With a single 12,000-foot paved runway, RSW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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1 FBO serves KRSW. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
PrivateSky Aviation Services
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Sun-Sat 06:00-23:00
- Unicom 130.3
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Clean airport, smooth experience, beautiful atmosphere, and honestly one of the better airports I’ve been through.”
Shaun5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“TSA moved smoothly, the staff were respectful, and the whole place had this laid-back Florida energy that takes some of the stress out of traveling.”
Shaun5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Southwest Florida International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KRSW
IATA
RSW
FAA / Local
RSW
Elevation
30 ft
Coordinates
26.5347° N · 81.7528° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 30 ft, RSW sits higher than 53% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 12,000 ft
- 06/2412,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,000 ft
RSW's 12,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmFMYPage FieldFort Myers
- 23nmAPFNaples Municipal AirportNaples
- 26nmPGDPunta Gorda AirportPunta Gorda
- 67nmSRQSarasota Bradenton International AirportSarasota/Bradenton
- 87nmFXEFort Lauderdale Executive AirportFort Lauderdale
- 87nmHWONorth Perry AirportHollywood
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKRSW · Southwest Florida International Airport · Fort Myers, FL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RSW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 628 nm | 1h 52m |
| Houston (HOU) | 740 nm | 2h 7m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 776 nm | 2h 12m |
| Austin (AUS) | 868 nm | 2h 25m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 873 nm | 2h 26m |
| New York (TEB) | 940 nm | 2h 35m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 976 nm | 2h 40m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,086 nm | 2h 56m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RSW?
- Southwest Florida International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at RSW?
- Southwest Florida International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 12,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at RSW?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Southwest Florida International Airport as a home base, including Aeronautical Charters, Inc., Air Trek, Inc., Cypress Air Charter, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Southwest Florida International Airport?
- One FBO serves RSW: PrivateSky Aviation Services. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to RSW?
- The closest alternate is Page Field (FMY), about 7 nm away, followed by Naples Municipal Airport (APF) at 23 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RSW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 52m (628 nm), Houston about 2h 7m (740 nm), Washington DC about 2h 12m (776 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.