Southwest Florida International Airport

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Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is operated by the Lee County Port Authority. The Lee County Port Authority operates as an enterprise fund with revenue generated from airport operations. No ad valorem (property) tax dollars support the airport operations or construction.

Southwest Florida International Airport is one of the top 50 airports for passenger traffic.

According to the Florida Department of Transportation, RSW contributes $ billion to the region's economy through direct and indirect sources and supports 64,000 jobs annually.

Southwest Florida International Airport has earned recognition for its operations and programs from a variety of agencies:
Power & Associates - 2018 North American Airport Satisfaction Study - 3rd Place in medium category (under 10 million passengers)
-Florida Department of Transportation - 2015 Commercial Project of the Year Award for its Closed Circuit Television Upgrades project
-Florida Department of Transportation - 2015 Commercial Service Airport of the Year (previously awarded 2012, 2008, 2006, 2003 and 1994)
-Federal Aviation Administration Office of Civil Rights - 2014 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Advocate Partner Award (previously awarded 2009)
-Florida Department of Transportation - 2014 Commercial Services Airport Project of the Year Award for its Apron Expansion & Associated Taxiways project
-Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region - 2013 Air Carrier Airport Safety Award (previously given in 2012 and 2010)
-American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) - 2011 Commercial Airport Project of the Year - Airfield Project
Air Travelers' Choice Award - 2010 Most Problem-Free Airport
-Airports Council International - 2010 Environmental Achievement Award
-Florida Airports Council - 2008 Environmental Excellence Award - Mitigation Park