Southwest Florida International Airport to Reopen Tuesday to ‘Normal Flight Operations’

FORT MYERS (FLV) – Tuesday, Oct. 11, Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) will resume normal flight operations.

“Some of the many amenities you have come to expect at RSW may not be available. Concessions will have limited food and beverage and other items may be in short supply,” they said.

After the hurricane passed, RSW reopened solely to allow flights carrying aid workers and emergency responders to travel. 

On Wednesday, Oct. 5, commercial flights resumed for a brief period of time between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 

Travelers should be aware of the following at RSW, according to the port authority.

It’s possible that some of the amenities at RSW will not be available to the public. There will be limited food or drink at the concessions, and there may be limited supply as well. 

There will be no access to drinking water in the terminal until the boil water notice in our region has been rescinded. However, the restrooms will be open.

It is advised to contact your airline directly for any inquiries about specific flights as they will have the most recent information.

The airport also requests that only people traveling come to the airport.