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Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) delays and on-time record

Fort Myers, Florida KRSW #42 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at RSW.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 1 min ago
Weather now
MVFR 84°F Observed 32 min ago
Late departures
20.9%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for RSW

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at RSW right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 1 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at RSW

MVFR

84°F29°C

Marginal: lower cloud or reduced visibility. Some delays are possible.

Wind
050° 9 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
BKN 2,800 ft
Ceiling
2,800 ft
Conditions
VCTS
Pressure
30.09 inHg

METARSPECI KRSW 111714Z 05008KT 10SM VCTS BKN028 29/26 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N-SE T02890256

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 32 min ago.

On-time performance at RSW

Based on 6,943 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

20.9%Departures late
23.5%Arrivals late
1.37%Cancelled
17.9 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at RSW
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Southwest Airlines 1,679 27.6% 0.66%
Delta Air Lines 1,662 15.7% 1.68%
American Airlines 1,515 25.5% 1.58%
United Airlines 1,162 13.2% 0.69%
JetBlue Airways 674 18.8% 3.12%
Frontier Airlines 205 24.4% 1.46%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at RSW

A ground stop holds flights bound for RSW at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • Drop off passengers at the terminal curb before you park, since the crosswalk changes can add time.
  • Use the long-term lot for trips over one day, since it costs $14 maximum with a free shuttle.
  • Use Concourse C's West Atrium entrance if you are flying Delta, United or WestJet.
  • Book a hotel with a free shuttle if you do not want to drive, and confirm pickup times before you arrive.