Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) achieved remarkable milestones in 2024, closing the year with 11,028,182 passengers, a 6.6% increase from the previous record set in 2022. This achievement underscores the airport’s growing popularity among travelers.
In December alone, 1,121,793 passengers passed through RSW, marking a 2.5% increase compared to December 2023. It was the busiest December in the airport’s 42-year history.
Top Airlines in December 2024
- Delta Air Lines: 212,801 passengers
- Southwest Airlines: 171,903 passengers
- United Airlines: 164,722 passengers
- American Airlines: 147,042 passengers
- JetBlue: 110,179 passengers
Aircraft operations at RSW also increased by 5%, totaling 10,362 operations in December. However, Page Field saw a 24% decrease in operations compared to December 2023, with 11,109 total operations.
Executive Remarks
Steven Hennigan, Executive Director and CEO of the Lee County Port Authority, shared his gratitude:
“December 2024 was a milestone for RSW, thanks to the dedication of our employees, airline partners, and business stakeholders. We also extend our thanks to passengers who continue to choose RSW as their airport of preference.”
About RSW and Page Field
RSW is one of the top 50 U.S. airports for passenger traffic and serves millions of travelers annually without the use of property taxes for operations or construction. Page Field provides services to general and business aviation, accommodating more than 169,000 operations in 2024.
