Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Southwest Florida International Airport
Fort Myers, Florida (United States)
IATA: RSW ICAO: KRSW
Longest Active Runway
12,000 ft
3,658 meters
Field Elevation
30 ft
9 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
26.5347°, -81.7528°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#71 in United States
Among 2020 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#315 Worldwide
Top 4.2% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#6296 MSL
Top 86.3% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+20%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Southwest Florida International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,000 ft (3,658 m). It ranks as the #71 longest runway in United States and #315 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 12,000 ft (3658m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Donald J. Trump International Airport (West Palm Beach) | DJT | 89.4 NM (165.6 km) | 10,001 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Miami International Airport (Miami) | MIA | 90.5 NM (167.6 km) | 13,016 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Tampa International Airport (Tampa) | TPA | 96 NM (177.8 km) | 11,002 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)