✈️ Your Complete Traveler’s Guide to RSW – Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers)

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) serves Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, and Marco Island — making it one of the busiest and most important airports on Florida’s Gulf Coast. RSW is modern, clean, and easy to navigate, with a single terminal divided into three concourses.

This guide gives your readers everything they need: terminals, gates, airlines, parking, dining, security, and insider tips.

🏛 Terminal Overview: One Terminal, Three Concourses

RSW has one main terminal with three separate concourses, each with its own security‑cleared gate area:

Important:

• Concourses B, C, and D are NOT connected airside — once you clear security, you cannot switch concourses without exiting and re‑screening.

• Travelers must go to the correct concourse for their airline.

🛫 Airlines Operating at RSW

Major U.S. Airlines

• American Airlines

• Delta Air Lines

• United Airlines

• JetBlue Airways

• Southwest Airlines

Low‑Cost & Leisure Airlines

• Allegiant Air

• Breeze Airways

• Spirit Airlines

• Frontier Airlines

• Sun Country Airlines

• Avelo Airlines

• Porter Airlines

International / Seasonal

• Air Canada

• WestJet

• Eurowings (seasonal)

🧭 Before & After Security: What You’ll Find

Before Security

• Ticketing & check‑in counters

• TSA checkpoint entrances for each concourse

• Baggage claim

• Rental car center

• Visitor information

• ATMs & restrooms

After Security (Airside)

Each concourse has:

• Dining & bars

• Retail shops

• Charging stations

• Restrooms

• Water refill stations

🍔 Dining & Shopping at RSW

RSW has a strong mix of national brands and local favorites.

Dining Highlights

• Starbucks

• Dunkin’

• The Shula’s Bar & Grill (Concourse D)

• Sbarro

• Tropical Smoothie

• Local craft beer bars

Shops

• PGA Tour Shop

• CNBC News

• Coastal Expressions

• Travel convenience stores

🛃 Security Checkpoint Tips

• Each concourse has its own TSA checkpoint.

• You must enter through the checkpoint for your concourse.

• TSA PreCheck is available.

Tampa Lady Drivers Tip:

Arrive 2 hours before domestic flights during peak season (January–April). RSW gets extremely busy.

🛄 Baggage Claim & Ground Transportation

Baggage Claim

• Located on the lower level of the main terminal

• Multiple carousels

• International arrivals use a dedicated customs area in Concourse B

Rental Cars

RSW has an on‑site rental car facility with:

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Thrifty.

Rideshare & Taxis

• Uber & Lyft pick up at designated curbside zones

• Taxi stands available

• Hotel shuttles for select resorts

🅿️ Parking Options at RSW

🛬 Arrivals Guide

• Arrivals enter on the lower level

• Baggage claim is directly ahead

• Rental cars & ground transportation are outside

• International arrivals go through customs in Concourse B

🛫 Departures Guide

• Check‑in on the upper level

• Proceed to the TSA checkpoint for your concourse

• Concourses are not connected airside — double‑check your airline

💡 Tampa Lady Drivers Insider Tips

• RSW is busiest January–April — plan extra time

• Bring an empty water bottle for refill stations

• Better food options are after security

• If flying Southwest or Allegiant, expect full flights

• Use the cell phone lot for pickups

📍 RSW Airport Details

• Address: 11000 Terminal Access Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33913

• Phone: (239) 590‑4800

• Website: flylcpa.com

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