# Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

> Fort Myers, US · IATA: RSW · ICAO: KRSW · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `RSW` |
| ICAO | `KRSW` |
| City | Fort Myers |
| Country | US |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 26.53620, -81.75520 |

## Description

Fort Myers is a household name for winter sun, not for freighters, and that shows in the cargo profile of Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW/KRSW). Roughly 18,750 tonnes (37.5 million pounds) of cargo moved through the airport in 2025, almost all of it as belly freight on passenger aircraft rather than on dedicated freighters. An on-site cargo building of about 28,000 sq ft with direct airfield access and a shared loading dock serves forwarders and express operators. Integrators reach the region largely by road feeder service from their national sorting centres rather than by scheduled freighter rotations. Interstate 75 links the airport with Tampa in about two hours and with the Miami area in a little over three, which is why complex import customs clearance is usually handled at Miami International (MIA). MIA remains the address of choice for perishables, seafood and pharmaceutical shipments, while Tampa International (TPA) is the practical alternative for domestic freight. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is present at RSW for international arrivals. A multi-year terminal expansion programme is under way, though air cargo capacity here stays tied to passenger schedules.

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