How busy is Southwest Florida International right now?

The TSA wait at RSW is about 16-22 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy RSW is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for RSW?

The FAA airport status for RSW (Southwest Florida International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. RSW has an on-time departure rate of 79%, with an average delay of 73 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is RSW busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Southwest Florida International (RSW). TSA wait is currently about 16-22 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time from RSW. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Southwest Florida International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at RSW. On a typical day, 79% of departures from Southwest Florida International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 73 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Southwest Florida International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current RSW delays. Historically, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 73 minutes. About 2.5% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Southwest Florida International?

When departures at RSW (Southwest Florida International) are delayed, the average delay is about 73 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time. About 2.5% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Southwest Florida International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At RSW, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 73 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Southwest Florida International?

RSW sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Southwest Florida International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including RSW. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

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Q: What are TSA wait times at RSW?

The TSA wait at RSW is about 16-22 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 12 PM (20-26 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Southwest Florida International

RSW delays today: Southwest Florida International has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for RSW typically shows an average delay of 73 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.5% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 16-22 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 12 PM (20-26 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.