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Fort Myers Today
By the People, for the People
RSW Airport Undergoes Major Expansion with New Concourse and Temporary TSA Checkpoint
The $1.1 billion project at Southwest Florida International Airport is expected to be completed by December 2027.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers is undergoing a major $1.1 billion expansion project that includes the construction of a new Concourse E, which will nearly double the size of the existing terminal. As part of this project, the airport has opened a new temporary TSA checkpoint in Concourse C, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing renovations.
Why it matters
The expansion is necessary to accommodate the growing number of passengers passing through the airport, which set a new record of over 11 million passengers in 2025. The new Concourse E and other improvements will allow the airport to better serve the increasing demand for air travel in the region.
The details
The new Concourse E will add 513,000 square feet to the main terminal, and the overall project will remodel more than 164,000 square feet of space and add 117,000 square feet of new walkways and concessions. The temporary TSA checkpoint in Concourse C, which serves Delta, United, and WestJet passengers, will remain in place for approximately the next two years as the airport works through the different phases of the expansion.
- The new Concourse C temporary security checkpoint opened on February 5, 2026.
- The entire $1.1 billion project is expected to be completed by December 2027.
The players
Steve Hennigan
The executive director and CEO of the Lee County Port Authority, which owns and operates the Southwest Florida International Airport.
Lee County Port Authority
The organization that owns and operates the Southwest Florida International Airport.
What they’re saying
“It shows a glimpse of what's to come. It's going to be a whole new place.”
— Steve Hennigan, Executive Director and CEO, Lee County Port Authority (naplesnews.com)
“You don't see it. It is like the Wizard of Oz. You won't see what's behind the curtain for two more years.. And it's hard. It kills me. You want to say there's progress. This project (in the terminal) is vastly different than that one (Concourse E construction) because that one, you can see.”
— Steve Hennigan, Executive Director and CEO, Lee County Port Authority (naplesnews.com)
What’s next
The airport will continue to work through the different phases of the expansion project, with the goal of completing the entire $1.1 billion project by December 2027.
The takeaway
The expansion of Southwest Florida International Airport is a significant undertaking that will transform the airport's infrastructure and capacity to meet the growing demand for air travel in the region. While the construction may cause some temporary inconveniences, the end result will be a modernized and expanded airport that can better serve the community.
