RSW Today
Clean day. Departures at 90%, arrivals better at 100%. Late morning flights ran 18 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from RSW. 90% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 100%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 82%. That is a 18-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is 103 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, PBI is the better bet right now.
RSW Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Southwest Florida International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 18-point swing at RSW. The late morning block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 96%. Hit 72% around 10pm, peaked at 100% around 6am. A 28-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 12 points better on departures (86% vs 74%). Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Mon the best.
The Bigger Picture
RSW has been bouncing between 61% and 93%. Best day was Aug 24 at 93%. Worst was Sep 7 at 61%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how RSW runs. Today's 90% is a good day by RSW standards.
About RSW Delays
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is currently running on time with 90% on-time departures and 100% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Southwest Florida International Airport has averaged 86% on-time departures this week, making it highly reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Southwest Florida International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport), PBI (Palm Beach International Airport) and FLL (Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport). When RSW is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Southwest Florida International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.