Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) Information
(Fort Myers, Florida - FL, USA)
Southwest Florida International Airport is located in Fort Myers and regularly serves more than 20 major airlines, with almost 300 daily flights.
The airport is currently being expanded to increases its capacity as is the main airport in the Fort Myers and Lee County Area, handling approximately five million passengers each year.
Southwest Florida Airport (RSW) Guide
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Address: 16000 Chamberlin Parkway Suite 8673, Fort Myers, Florida FL, 33913, USA
Tel: +1 941 768 4383
The Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is located just 10 miles / 16 km to the southeast of central Fort Myers and was previously known as 'Fort Myers Airport'. Serving a number of domestic and international flights from around the world, the airport is close to many inexpensive hotels.
Terminals
Fort Myers' Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) contains one large terminal building, with two storeys and two concourse areas, Concourse A and Concourse B. Major airports at Fort Myers' airlines include Air Canada, AirTran Airways, American Trans Air, Continental Airlines, Delta Connection, United Airlines and US Airways.
Facilities:
- Short-term parking next to the terminal building
- Long-term parking within walking distance of the airport's entrance
- Economy parking nearby, with courtesy shuttle buses available
- Disabled facilities, including wheelchairs
- Restaurants, coffee shops and fastfood outlets, including well-known brands
- Business facilities available at the airport's 24-hour Business Center
- Car hire companies - including Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, Fox Rent-A-Car and Thrify Car Rental
- Post office counter
- Foreign currency TravelEx exchange center and 24-hour cashpoint machines (ATMs)
- Tourist and travel information centers/li>
- Airport medical facilities
- Selection of airport shops, including newsagents, gift shops with Fort Myers souvenirs and postcards, and duty-free shopping
- Luggage trolleys
Cars
Central Fort Myers is within easy reach of the airport, with a number of busy roads and highways being located nearby. Major roads close to Southwest Florida Airport (RSW) include Daniel Parkway and Chamberlain Parkway, which lead to the Interstate 75, Highway 82 and Highway 869. The route is well signposted on all major roads close to the airport.
Buses
A public bus service is available at Southwest Florida Airport (RSW) operate by Lee Tran. Departing from the airport on a daily basis, each hour from 06:00 to 22:00, buses at Fort Myers' airport are the most inexpensive travel option available. A number of hotel shuttle buses can also be found nearby, where guests can travel from the airport, directly to their hotel's entrance.
Taxis
Taxis are in plentiful supply at the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, and the main taxi rank is situated close to the terminal curb area. Most airport taxis are not metered and general charges are applied per destination / hotel. Taxis provide an extremely convenient method of ground transport at the airport and the journey into central Fort Myers lasts approximately 30 minutes.