KRSW

VFR

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTL

FORT MYERS · FLORIDA

Elev
29.9'
Longest RWY
12,000'06/24
Tower
06:00–00:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
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Before you fly into KRSW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–00:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,029.9'
MSL · field 29.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 24
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KRSW

Current METAR

Observed 03:53Z

KRSW 120353Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM SCT043 BKN050 26/25 A3005 RMK AO2 RAE26 SLP173 P0001 T02560250
Wind
220° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 25°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,196 ft
Ceiling
5,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
10 NM SE
VFR sectional
MIAMI
ARTCC
ZMA · MIAMI
NOTAM facility
RSW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEVEN HENNIGAN, C.M., A.C.E.
Address
11000 TERMINAL ACCESS RD., FORT MYERS FL 33913

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIA
MIAMI1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-0100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 3 kt
RWY 24
230°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 230° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,030 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored50° / 230°12,000 ftASPH06 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
24PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KRSW SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTL in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, showing runways 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 06
LD · CAT I
RSW
111.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 06
KRSW · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • NO HELI OPS PERMITTED ON TRML APRON.
  • LGTS ON PARALLEL ROAD & PARKING LOT NW OF RWY 06/24 CAN BE MISTAKEN FOR RWY & APCH ENVIRONMENT.
  • GND CLNC RQRD PRIOR TO ENTERING TWY G.
  • RWY USE PROGRAM IN EFFECT; USE DISTANT NOISE ABATEMENT DEP PROFILE. VISUAL APCH TO RWY 06 W OF FORT MYERS BEACH MAINTAIN 3000 FT UNTIL CROSSING SHORELINE 12 NM SW OF ARPT. RWY 24 PREFERRED BTN 2200-0600. FOR NOISE ABATEMENT PROC CTC AMGR.
  • CAUTION: OPEN BAGGAGE BAYS & CONST WITHIN TERMINAL RAMP AREA. AIRCREWS USE MINIMUM THRUST SETTINGS IN THESE AREAS, SPCLY DURG SINGLE ENG TAXI. CROSS-BLEED STARTS ONLY ALLOWED AFT REACHING THE TUG RELEASE POINT.
  • TFC PROCD DRCTLY TO GATE UNLESS DRCTD BY ATC; ADVISE ATC IF GATE IS NOT AVBL.
  • DEP - ACFT MUST OBTAIN APVL FM GND CTL PRIOR TO PUSHBACK FM GATES B7, B9, C8, C9, D9 AND D11. PILOTS ADVISE TUG OPRS THAT YOU HAVE OBTAINED CLNC FM GND CTL PRIOR TO ENTERING TWY G.
  • GATES B7 & B9 EXP CALL SPOT 7. GATES C8 & C9 EXP CALL SPOT 4.
  • FOR CD IFUN TO CTC ON MIAMI CTR FREQ, CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731 (0100-0700).
  • TWY A5 BTN FBO RAMP AND TWY A CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 118 FT.
  • CAUTION: GS ANT 130 FT SW OF TWY A CNTRLN BTN TWY A1 & TWY A2.
  • OPERATE TRANSPONDERS WITH ALTITUDE REPORTING MODE AND ADS-B (IF EQUIPPED) ENABLED ON ALL AIRPORT SURFACES.
  • ALL ACFT ON RAMP EXP CLKWS FLOW. OBND TFC FM GATES D6, D8 & D10 PCD TO CALL SPOT 1; GATES D9 AND D11 EXP CALL SPOT 2. OBND TFC FM GATES C2, C4, C6, D1, D3, D5 & D7 PCD TO CALL SPOT 3; OBND TFC FM GATES B2, B4, B6, B8, C1, C3, C5 & C7 PCD TO CALL SPOT 5; OBND TFC FM GATES B1, B3 & B5 PCD TO CALL SPOT 9; ALL OBND TFC REQ TAXI INSTRUCTIONS.
  • 24 HR PPR FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH WEATHER MODIFICATION OR GEOENGINEERING EQPT 239-590-4810.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 06 - CTAF. ALL OTHER LGTS OPR CONSLY.

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24PCR VALUE: 740/F/A/X/T

Other notes

  • FEES FOR CHARTER, TRAVEL CLUBS & REVENUE PRODUCING ACFT.
  • US CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KRSW

Answer card
ICAO
KRSW
Name
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTL
Location
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
Elevation
29.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,029.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-0000
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 12,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
25
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

Southwest Florida Intl is in Fort Myers, Florida. The field elevation is 29.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 06/24, which is 12,000 ft long. The tower is open from 0600 to 0000. One ILS approach is published for runway 06. Pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

PrivateSky is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call them at (239) 225-6100 for current service details. This is a busy Class C airport with airline and business traffic. Expect a runway use program and follow the published noise abatement flow. Runway 24 is preferred between 2200 and 0600. For a visual to 06 west of Fort Myers Beach, maintain 3,000 ft until crossing the shoreline 12 NM southwest of the airport. That matters here because the field sits close to the coast. The traffic mix is heavy.

There are also ramp and taxi cautions to brief before arrival. Ground approval is required before pushback from several gates. Taxiway A5 is closed to aircraft with wingspans over 118 ft. Open baggage bays, construction and misleading lights northwest of runway 06/24 are all noted hazards. Check the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator or the FBO directly if you need the latest ramp or noise details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KRSW?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KRSW Class C airspace?
Yes. The facts list Fort Myers Class C frequencies for KRSW. If you need the exact shelf details, check the current sectional or TAC.
What are the tower hours at Southwest Florida Intl?
The tower is open from 0600 to 0000.
Which ILS approach is available at KRSW?
One ILS approach is published. It is for runway 06.
What is the longest runway at KRSW?
Runway 06/24 is the only runway. It is 12,000 ft long.
Which FBO is on the field at KRSW?
PrivateSky is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (239) 225-6100 for current services.
Is there a noise abatement procedure at KRSW?
Yes. The published remarks call for a runway use program and a distant noise abatement departure profile. Runway 24 is preferred between 2200 and 0600. Check the current Chart Supplement and contact the airport manager for the full procedure.
Are there any ramp or taxi restrictions at KRSW?
Yes. Ground approval is required before pushback from several gates. Taxiway A5 is closed to aircraft with wingspans over 118 ft. There are also cautions about baggage bays, construction and misleading lights near runway 06/24.

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