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NewsThe Suncoast PostSeptember 13, 2026Sarasota County

Lee County Port Authority Reports Passenger Traffic Decline at Southwest Florida International Airport in July 2026

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Southwest Florida International Airport recorded 680,168 travelers in July 2026, marking a 5.7 percent decrease compared to the previous year. Despite the monthly drop, passenger volume for the first seven months of 2026 remained nearly even with last year.

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Why It Matters

The passenger traffic numbers reflect travel activity and tourism trends at the local Fort Myers airport.

Key Facts

  • Southwest Florida International Airport recorded 680,168 passengers in July 2026.
  • Passenger volume decreased by 5.7 percent in July 2026 compared to the previous year.
  • Total passenger volume for the first seven months of 2026 remained nearly even with last year according to the Lee County Port Authority.

Who's Mentioned

locationCanada“Country with destinations connected by RSW airlines.”OrganizationDelta Air Lines“Busiest carrier at RSW in July 2026 with 166,696 passengers.”locationLee County“County included in the five-county region served by RSW.”locationSouthwest Florida International Airport“Commercial airport in Fort Myers, Florida, reporting passenger statistics.”locationPage Field“General aviation airport operated by the Lee County Port Authority in Fort Myers”OrganizationAmerican Airlines“Carried 127,968 passengers at RSW in July 2026.”locationCharlotte County“County included in the five-county region served by RSW.”OrganizationSouthwest Airlines“Carried 127,170 passengers at RSW in July 2026.”OrganizationUnited Airlines“Carried 113,151 passengers at RSW in July 2026.”OrganizationLee County Port Authority“Governing body that released the airport traffic figures.”locationHendry County“County included in the five-county region served by RSW.”locationFort Myers“Location of RSW and Page Field.”locationGlades County“County included in the five-county region served by RSW.”locationGermany“Country with destinations connected by RSW airlines.”OrganizationState of Florida Department of Transportation“Provides funding grants for airport projects.”OrganizationBreeze Airways“Carried 51,087 passengers at RSW in July 2026.”OrganizationSuncoast Post“Previous media outlet examining Fort Myers Airport.”locationCollier County“County included in the five-county region served by RSW.”