RSW Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for RSW.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 78%. That is a 22-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is 77 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, SRQ 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
Early Morning vs Midday is a 22-point swing at RSW. The early 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
vs Last Week
Down 5 points from last week (82% vs 87%). Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
RSW has been bouncing between 41% and 100%. Best day was Feb 19 at 100%. Worst was Mar 17 at 41%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how RSW runs.
About RSW Delays
Southwest Florida International Airport has averaged 82% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Southwest Florida International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport), PBI (Palm Beach International Airport), FLL (Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport), MIA (Miami International Airport) and TPA (Tampa 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.