Fort Myers airport reports record August passenger traffic

An aerial view of the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers.
An aerial view of the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers.
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Southwest Florida International Airport had its busiest August in the airport's 43-year history, according to the Lee County Port Authority.

In August at RSW, officials say 647,917 passengers traveled through the Fort Myers airport, a 5% increase compared with August 2024.

Leading the way was Delta with 152,803 passengers; it was followed in passenger traffic by Southwest with 107,919; American with 97,808; United with 95,540; and JetBlue with 70,952.

 

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