RSW Today
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Early Morning is a 80-point swing at RSW. The late morning block runs at 93%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 25 points from last week (43% vs 68%). Arrivals down 28 points too. Mon was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
RSW has been bouncing between 37% and 100%. Best day was Feb 19 at 100%. Worst was Mar 17 at 37%. The norm is 69-75%, which is just how RSW runs.
About RSW Delays
Southwest Florida International Airport has averaged 43% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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), MIA (Miami International Airport), FLL (Fort Lauderdale Hollywood 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.