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: VFR 86°F Observed 53 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

VFR

86°F30°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind: 080° 17 mph, gusts 24
Visibility: 10+ mi
Clouds: BKN 3,300 ft, BKN 4,900 ft, BKN 6,500 ft
Ceiling: 3,300 ft
Pressure: 30.04 inHg

METARMETAR KRSW 311753Z 08015G21KT 10SM BKN033 BKN049 BKN065 30/22 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP170 T03000222 10306 20239 58014

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 53 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
Airline	Departures	Late	Cancelled
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.