Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

Southwest Florida International uses a single midfield terminal with three concourses (B, C, and D) radiating from a central atrium. All check-in counters, baggage claim, and ground transportation sit in the main level of the atrium, with escalators leading up to security and the concourse entrances. Walking from the atrium to the end of each concourse generally takes 6–10 minutes; concourses are not connected airside, so moving between them requires returning to the central post-security hallway. A curbside shuttle loop links the terminal to rental car facilities and remote parking. Security screening is centralized just past ticketing, feeding into a shared mezzanine where passengers branch toward Concourses B, C, or D. TSA PreCheck operates during peak hours and CLEAR uses a dedicated lane when staffed; standard waits average 10–20 minutes in winter season but can exceed 30 minutes on heavy Saturday cruise turnover days. If PreCheck lanes close in the afternoon, officers merge trusted travelers into the front of the standard queue. International arrivals typically use gates in Concourse B with a Federal Inspection Station on the lower level. Passengers disembark to immigration booths, collect bags on a separate carousel, and clear customs before rejoining the main arrivals hall. Domestic connections from an international flight require re-clearing security; the walk from customs back to the checkpoint is about 5 minutes. Amenities include a USO lounge landside near baggage claim for active-duty military and families, while airside options center on regional eateries like Fort Myers Brewing Co. (Concourse B), The Shoppes at Paradise (C), and casual spots such as Dunkin', Starbucks, and The Runway Bar & Grill spread across all concourses. Retail is light but covers duty-free near the international gates, travel essentials, beachwear, and local souvenirs; free high-speed Wi‑Fi and plentiful charging points ring the gate areas. The terminal is fully ADA accessible with elevators, wide corridors, and wheelchair assistance coordinated through airlines. Family restrooms sit near each concourse entrance and midway down every pier; nursing rooms are available close to Gates C3 and D5. Pet relief areas are provided outdoors on both ends of the arrivals curb and inside near the entrance to Concourse D, and children can burn energy in small play zones near Concourses B and C.