Southwest Florida International (KRSW), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Southwest Florida International Airport (KRSW) serves Fort Myers as a towered, CBP-inspected gateway with a single 12,000-foot runway capable of handling the full range of business and commercial jet traffic. Located about 14 nautical miles from the metro area, the airport combines a tier-1 traffic profile with onsite customs and USDA compliance, making it a regular stop for international and domestic operators alike. Fuel service includes 100LL and both Jet A and Jet A+ grades, with attendance scheduled daily from 0700 to 0100 local.
Runways
Southwest Florida International has one paved runway, 06/24, 12,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Southwest Florida International has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 1am, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Southwest Florida International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Southwest Florida International recorded 9,208 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KRSW concentrates in the winter and early spring months, with volumes dropping sharply between June and September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 1,169 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Southwest Florida International averages 25.4 days above 90°F in August and 0.4 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.4°F, and January the coldest, at 74.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Southwest Florida International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, noise procedures, construction, pavement strength and other notes.
The MALSR approach lighting system for Runway 06 is activated via CTAF. All other airfield lighting operates continuously.
Lights on the parallel road and parking lot northwest of Runway 06/24 can be mistaken for the runway and approach environment.
Departing aircraft must obtain approval from ground control prior to pushback from Gates B7, B9, C8, C9, D9, and D11. Pilots should advise tug operators that clearance from ground control has been obtained prior to entering Taxiway G.
Taxiway A5, between the FBO ramp and Taxiway A, is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet.
A 24-hour prior permission requirement applies to aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment.
A runway use program is in effect; use the distant noise abatement departure profile. Visual approaches to Runway 06 west of Fort Myers Beach must maintain 3,000 feet until crossing the shoreline 12 nautical miles southwest of the airport. Runway 24 is preferred between 2200 and 0600. For noise abatement procedures, contact the airport manager.
Caution: open baggage bays and construction exist within the terminal ramp area. Aircrews should use minimum thrust settings in these areas, especially during single-engine taxi. Cross-bleed starts are only allowed after reaching the tug release point.
PCR VALUE: 740/F/A/X/T
No helicopter operations are permitted on the terminal apron.
Ground clearance is required prior to entering Taxiway G.
Traffic should proceed directly to the gate unless directed otherwise by ATC; advise ATC if the gate is not available.
Gates B7 and B9 should expect to call Spot 7. Gates C8 and C9 should expect to call Spot 4. Gates D9 and D11 should expect to call Spot 2.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Miami ARTCC.
Caution: a glideslope antenna is located 130 feet southwest of the Taxiway A centerline, between Taxiway A1 and Taxiway A2.
Transponders should be operated with altitude reporting mode and ADS-B, if equipped, enabled on all airport surfaces.
All aircraft on the ramp should expect a clockwise flow. Outbound traffic from Gates D6, D8, and D10 should proceed to call Spot 1; Gates D9 and D11 should expect to call Spot 2. Outbound traffic from Gates C2, C4, C6, D1, D3, D5, and D7 should proceed to call Spot 3; outbound traffic from Gates B2, B4, B6, B8, C1, C3, C5, and C7 should proceed to call Spot 5; outbound traffic from Gates B1, B3, and B5 should proceed to call Spot 9. All outbound traffic requires taxi instructions.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Southwest Florida International has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Page Field (KFMY), 6.55 NM northwest.
Part of the Naples and Fort Myers area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KRSW for international arrivals?
Yes, Southwest Florida International Airport has CBP inspection services onsite along with a USDA compliance agreement. This means arriving flights with international itineraries can clear both customs and agricultural inspection without diverting to another airport. Dispatchers should still confirm specific clearance procedures and any prior notice requirements with the handling agent before filing. KRSW's onsite customs setup supports its role as a business aviation gateway for the Fort Myers area.
What runway does Southwest Florida International (KRSW) offer for business jet operations?
KRSW has a single runway, 06/24, measuring 12,000 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates the full range of business jet and airliner traffic without payload restrictions tied to runway distance. The airport's pavement classification is listed as PCR VALUE: 740/F / A/X / T. With only one runway serving all traffic, crews should account for possible sequencing delays behind commercial arrivals and departures at this tier-1 facility.
When is Runway 06 approach lighting active at KRSW?
The MALSR approach lighting system for Runway 06 at Southwest Florida International Airport is pilot-activated via CTAF rather than continuously operating. All other airfield lighting at KRSW operates continuously. Crews flying instrument approaches to Runway 06 during hours when the tower is not staffed, or when lights appear off, should key the CTAF frequency to activate the system. This detail matters most for night or low-visibility arrivals when the sequenced lighting supports the approach to landing.
Are there noise abatement procedures for arrivals and departures at KRSW?
Yes, Southwest Florida International operates under a runway use program with a distant noise abatement departure profile in effect. Visual approaches to Runway 06 from the west of Fort Myers Beach must maintain 3,000 feet until crossing the shoreline 12 nautical miles southwest of the airport. Runway 24 is the preferred runway for operations between 2200 and 0600 local. Crews needing further detail on noise abatement procedures are directed to contact the airport manager at KRSW.
How does business aviation traffic at KRSW vary through the year?
Business aviation traffic at Southwest Florida International Airport is heavily weighted toward the winter and early spring months. March recorded 1,169 business aviation operations in 2025, the highest monthly figure, while September saw only 324, the lowest. Operations climb again from October through the following March, tracking the seasonal population increase typical of Southwest Florida. Dispatchers planning winter-season trips into KRSW should anticipate higher ramp and gate congestion during this peak window compared to summer months.