Southwest Florida International Airport – RSW

Lovely regional airport. Easy to get around. Clean. Friendly staff. Parking is close by. Security lines are usually manageable. Restaurant choices could be a little better but very adequate.

Really nice airport! Friendly staff, not too busy either. Only complaint is that most of the nice places and sitting areas are before the security area and there are very limited options for food and drink past security. I love flying into and out of this airport.

A decent and spacious airport. It was opened in 2005 so fairly modern. Its a mid-​size airport. Fairly easy access, short-​term and long-​term parking. Not many choices for food and shopping. Decent security access mostly. Make sure you arrive early during the «season» that is November to May. Would be greatly enhanced if they offered more business traveler services.

Easiest airport to get in and out of. Getting bags is quick. Finding transportation is easy. Walking around is enjoyable and stores are worth stopping in to browse. Doesn’t look like a place where people are stressed and trying to get other places. Lines are quick and TSA staff is friendly.

Very nice airport. Was impressed by it’s cleanliness and service by all I’ve interacted with. Pleasant experience and they have a NATHAN’S TOO! :)

Great little airport. I’ve flown in and out of here for years, takes less than 30 minutes to get your boarding pass, security lines, and find your gate. Good options limited, but expected with this size of airport.
Never had any issues with checking bags/​lost luggage, or having to wait. I’m used to flying out of O’Hair, so this is a breeze in comparison!

Easy to get to, parking is good and the staff are friendly! Getting to your gate is easy and impressive. Large windows make it feel sunny and scenic.

Overall I am pretty impressed with this airport.
When you pull in to park, you’re immediately guided to tell you where to go– no hunting for a parking spot. An attendant takes you to the van and off to the terminal you go. In the meantime they give you a tag which has your location on it, so you remember where your car is.
Inside, it’s pretty nice! I have to be completely honest and tell you that I had little expectations for this place, but was really surprised at the level of cleanliness here as well as the number of flights that actually depart and land here.
Check-​in was a breeze and the associate working the Sun Country check-​in was so nice– constantly apologizing for any delay. When do airline people apologize? Weird.
The downside is security. Our flight said be there 2 to 3 hours prior to your flight. Fortunately we were. There are a lot of charter flights to casinos here which means one thing– old people. The security line was only one lane for the majority of our wait and it moved slow– old people slow. Once we got through it was smooth sailing– or I guess I should say smooth flying.
The terminals are nice and have good options, not a ton, but enough. I had Starbucks and was happy with that.
I wouldn’t fly out of here regularly because of the distance but if they had a good deal I just might!

This is a great airport. It’s a manageable size. It’s easy to get into and out of and many of the car rental companies are right there. They do have the usual food options and some shopping too.

I’ve flown in at out of this airport countless times over the years and have never had a problem. I love that they have a separate building for car rental and the rentals are available right on sight in the parking garage. TSA here are friendly while still being efficient, not alway the case in most other airports! A few more restaurant and store choices would make things even better but hey no airport is perfect!

Great, modern, airy feel. Love that rental cars are under the garage on site. I always hope for this, but seldom get it anymore. Nothing more stressful than the 45– minute before flight shuttle ride when you’re tight on time.
Now the stressful part: watch out for the security line during Springbreak return flights. It was legitimately 30 – 40 minutes of waiting to get through. reminded me of my last trip through McCarron in Vegas. Ouch!
Tip: allow enough extra time to stop at Norman Love confections nearby to airport — THE BOMB !

I was pretty impressed by how quick the American Airlines counter was at this airport. We were on a 6am Sunday morning flight and arrived at the airport at 4:45am. The line for the ticket counter was almost out the door but it moved very quickly. The woman who helped us was wonderful. The entire airport is very clean and all workers are very helpful.
We had no problems getting to our gate and settled in our seats.

I don’t really think there’s any airports that deserve a 5 star rating so in airport world, I feel like 3 stars is pretty good. This airport is always clean and easy to navigate. The workers are efficient and quick.
This airport would get all of its stars if it wasn’t for their lack of food/​beverage options. If you’re a vegetarian you’re going to have a hard time finding anything to eat, and if you’re in terminal C your only option is a bagel or pizza. So pick your cheese covered carb of preference. That’s their major downfall for me.

There is nothing bad at all to say about this airport really. My only quibble would be that there is no real smoothie only location after the security gates, but you can get that at the Starbucks.
So why do I love this airport. The terminal is new, the employees are nice, the security moves quickly and the TSA are rather nice (probably from dealing with all the old people).
I fly from Chicago, so have many non-​stop options, and like choosing the second tier airports to fly direct into because normally they are closer to the end destination and the car rentals do not involve taking a bus or train to get too off site.

I was pretty impressed with how efficiently the TSA staff moved the hoards of elderly, children and everyone in between through this incredibly crowded and busy airport. Everyone I interacted with, from the curbside check-​in people to the TSA agents at security were polite and friendly, and even helpful as I was traveling alone with my 1-​year-​old.
My arrival was seamless — off the plane, over to baggage where my luggage arrived lickety-​split. Departure has a slight hiccup — our flight was delayed a bit — but the airport was so clean, bright with natural light and full of food options, I didn’t even mind and actually too that hour to just chill and eat a sandwich.
The one thing I found mildly irritating was the lack of seating at the gates, especially with so many old people who a) need to sit down and b) are unwilling to give up a seat, even for a mother traveling with her baby. I suppose they do what they can, but when you’re forced to wait 6 gates away because that’s where the only empty seat is, it’s a tad inconvenient.

This airport has lost a star from me. I’ve rated it before, but this last time though is a warning for those traveling through here during «season» (i.e. Thanksgiving through Easter when the snowbirds are here):
Pick up is a nightmare! Unbelievable! The cell phone lot has NO spaces, and the pick up area next to the terminal is 3-​cars deep with NO attendants attempting to keep the area clear or traffic moving. I watched people nearly get hit as they were attempting to be picked up. I had to run out into traffic in order to meet the person picking me up. Vehicles only reluctantly stopped as I literally jumped into the car.
Insanity!

The last thing people need to look at is a review of an airport… most of the time you don’t have a choice, unless you live in a major metropolitan city like NY, Chicago, or LA where you might be able to pick from a list of airports.
The Ft. Myers airport is pretty much all you have down here, unless you live closer or are willing to drive several hours to Tampa, Miami, or even Orlando.
RSW is a really cute airport… which says it all. It’s small and in almost every situation you have to have a connecting flight to get to where you want to go.
Being a small airport I can park my car in the parking garage and walk 100 yards and be at the gate. That’s the nice part

Clean airport & friendly staff. For the small size of the airport, I was very surprised at how slow the line moved going through security. I arrived an hour before my flight and became a bit stressed wondering if my flight was boarding while I was still trying to get through security. Thankfully I made it in plenty of time

I’ve flown in and out of this airport a bunch of times and have never had any issues. It’s a smaller airport and incredibly easy to navigate. I’ve never had an issue with getting security, it was always a breeze. There might have been a bit of a line, but it was moving quickly. The gates are laid out in an organized fashion and you can easily get from one concourse to another without too much hassle.
One big perk is the new and improved cell phone lot that has a gas station and convenience store, so if you’re waiting for someone to arrive you can get snacks! I really like the fact that there is a dedicated exit for the airport off I-​75, so the chances of not being able to find the airport are pretty slim if you’re coming from the highway. The car rental area is in a separate building attached to the parking garage, just follow signs for ground transportation and use the crosswalk to get in. Exiting the airport is super easy with big exit signs and clear instructions for north or south on I-​75. The car rental return is a little tight at times and you have to weave through some road barriers, but that’s no big deal as long as you’re paying attention.

Clean airport with easy access. Rental cars in garage. Wish there were more options inside of security. You are limited to selections by your airline or what is outside of tsa.
Baggage usually comes quickly.

Ich bin jetzt schon das 2. mal von diesem Airport aus geflogen. Ich kann nur positives berichten. Am 15.06.2014 sind wir hier nach Deutschland aufgebrochen (Zwischenlandung in EWR).
Wir hatten 0 Wartezeit und wurden bestens behandelt. Gut klimatisiert und sehr sauber.
Wir werden diesen Flugplatz wieder nutzen

Unser Lieblingsflughafen in Florida.
Schön klein, daher alles schnell zu erreichen. Keine lange Wartezeit bei der Immigration. Derzeit aus Deutschland aber nur von DUS aus erreichbar bzw. mit Zwischnlandung DUS.
Sehr schade!!!

Der Airport RSW in Ft. Myers ist ein für mich der Airport der kurzen Wege. Egal ob man Ankommt oder Abfliegt, alles ist hervorragend und mit kurzen Wegen erreichbar. Selbst die «Immigration «wenn man von Deutschland einreist geht sehr zügig, was ja in vielen anderen Airport’s nicht immer so ist ! Die Car Rental Section ist gleich über die Straße zu erreichen. Auch macht der Airport einen sehr sauberen und hellen Eindruck. Hier kann sich richtig Wohlfühlen. Die Check-​In Counter sind auch gleich am Eingang, also bequemer und schneller für jeden Fluggast geht es nicht mehr.

Kleiner Flughafen etwas ausserhalb von Fort Myers. Wenig Flugbetrieb, daher geht die Immigration und die Ausreiseabfertigung sehr flott. Die Auswahl der angebotenen Fahrzeuge bei den Rental-​Firmen ist jedoch auch nicht sehr groß. Man muss da meist nehmen was da ist. Alles in allem viel relaxter als in Tampa oder gar Miami.

Kleiner int. Flughafen, wie immer in Amerika kühlschrankkalt klimatisiert ohne besondere Eigenschaften. Hervorzuheben ist die günstige Lage zur Golfküste.
Der Empfang in Amerika wird langsam wieder freundlicher.

Mein Lieblingsflugplatz in USA. Hier kommen nur wenige Flüge aus dem Ausland an, so geht dann auch die Immigration Abfertigung sehr flott.
Habe in Atlanta schon mal 3 Stunden für die Immigration gebraucht, fliege
deshalb nicht mehr mit der Delta Airlines über Atlanta.

Kleiner, beschaulicher Flughafen am Rande von fort Myers. Die check-​in Schalter sind schon vor dem Eingang für jede Airline beschriftet und alles ist sehr leicht zu finden.
Die sicherheitskontrolle dauert nur wenige Minuten und ist schnell erledigt.
Auch die Sauberkeit ist in Ordnung.
Alles in allem ein schöné Flughafen