Southwest Florida International Airport (KRSW)
Fort Myers, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KRSW
IATA
RSW
City
Fort Myers
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
30 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
26.5362, -81.7552
Overview
Southwest Florida gateway with excellent year-round VFR weather popular for flight training.
Current Weather at KRSW
Pilots flying into or out of Southwest Florida International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KRSW 030853Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM -RA OVC100 24/23 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP151 P0004 60007 T02390228 58003Wind 190° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 19
Current TAF
TAF KRSW 030705Z 0307/0406 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 FM031200 07006KT P6SM OVC100 FM031900 07010KT P6SM VCTS OVC040CB FM040000 07010KT P6SM OVC050Decode METAR for KRSW
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Southwest Florida International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KRSW. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KRSW. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Fort Myers. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Southwest Florida International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Southwest Florida International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KRSW include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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