KRSW NOTAMs in plain English

46 notices active now or starting within 24 hours at Southwest Florida International Airport, most important first. Checked with the FAA at 8:52 pm ET. Translations are automatic; the FAA text under each one is the authority.

Runway (3)Navaid (3)Taxiway (11)Lighting (2)Procedure (7)Obstacle (15)Apron (5)

Runway 3

Runway 06 lead-off centerline markings at taxiways A2, F2, A4, F8, and A9 are obscured.
Runway, until December 31
FAA text
```
04/141 RWY 06 LEAD OFF CL MARKINGS AT TWY A2, F2, A4, F8, A9 OBSC
```
Runway 24 lead-off centerline markings at taxiways F8, A9, A8, and A2 are obscured.
Runway, until December 31
FAA text
```
04/140 RWY 24 LEAD OFF CL MARKINGS AT TWY F8, A9, A8, A2 OBSC
```
Runway 06/24 centerline markings are obscured.
Runway, until December 31
FAA text
```
04/139 RWY 06/24 CL MARKINGS OBSC
```

Navaid 3

Glideslope for the ILS Runway 06 approach is out of service.
Navaid, until November 18
FAA text
```
08/094 NAV ILS RWY 06 GP U/S
```
VOR is out of service.
Navaid, until November 5
FAA text
```
10/055 NAV VOR U/S
```
DME for the ILS Runway 06 approach is not maintained.
Navaid, until November 12
FAA text
```
10/047 NAV ILS RWY 06 DME NOT MNT
```

Taxiway 11

Taxiway G2 between taxiway F and taxiway G is closed to aircraft with wingspans over 118 feet.
Taxiway, until December 1
FAA text
```
09/082 TWY G2 BTN TWY F AND TWY G CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 118FT
```
Taxiway F between taxiway F1 and taxiway G2 is closed.
Taxiway, until December 1
FAA text
```
09/080 TWY F BTN TWY F1 AND TWY G2 CLSD
```
Taxiway F2 is closed.
Taxiway, until December 1
FAA text
```
09/079 TWY F2 CLSD
```
Taxiway F1 is closed.
Taxiway, until December 1
FAA text
```
09/078 TWY F1 CLSD
```
Taxiway F6 centerline markings between runways 06/24 and taxiway F are obscured.
Taxiway, until October 31
FAA text
```
09/057 TWY F6 CL MARKINGS BTN RWY 06/24 AND TWY F OBSC
```
Work in progress on Taxiway G between G1 and G2 near the north shoulder. Shoulder is lighted and barricaded.
Taxiway, until November 1
FAA text
```
06/062 TWY G BTN TWY G1 AND TWY G2 WIP CONST ADJ NORTH SHOULDER LGTD AND BARRICADED
```
Taxiway G between G1 and G2 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan over 118 feet.
Taxiway, until November 1
FAA text
```
06/061 TWY G BTN TWY G1 AND TWY G2 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 118FT
```
Centerline markings on Taxiway G between G1 and G2 are not standard.
Taxiway, until October 30
FAA text
```
06/056 TWY G CL MARKINGS BTN TWY G1 AND TWY G2 NOT STD
```
Work in progress on taxiway G2 with construction on the west shoulder. Lighted and barricaded.
Taxiway, until December 1
FAA text
```
09/081 TWY G2 WIP CONST ADJ WEST SHOULDER LGTD AND BARRICADED
```
Taxiway G1 centerline markings are not standard.
Taxiway, until December 1
FAA text
```
09/077 TWY G1 CL MARKINGS NOT STD
```
Taxiway G edge markings between taxiway G1 and taxiway G2 on the south side are not standard and not marked.
Taxiway, until November 1
FAA text
```
06/067 TWY G EDGE MARKINGS BTN TWY G1 AND TWY G2 SOUTH SIDE NOT STD NOT MARKED
```

Lighting 2

Centerline lighting on Taxiway G between G1 and G2 is not standard.
Lighting, until October 30
FAA text
```
06/055 TWY G CL LGT BTN TWY G1 AND TWY G2 NOT STD
```
Apron taxiway G1 edge lights are out of service.
Lighting, until November 1
FAA text
```
06/063 APRON TXL G1 EDGE LGT U/S
```

Procedure 7

ILS or localizer runway 6 approach amended; radar required for procedure entry except for aircraft with suitable GPS-based RNAV, as the Fort Myers VORTAC is out of service.

Procedure, until December 30

FAA text

6/2907 IAP SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTL, FORT MYERS, FL. ILS OR LOC RWY 6, AMDT 8... RADAR REQUIRED FOR PROCEDURE ENTRY EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, RSW VORTAC OUT OF SERVICE. 2609141528-2612301528EST

Alico Seven departure from runway 24 not authorized except for aircraft with suitable GPS-based RNAV, as the Fort Myers VORTAC is out of service.

Procedure, until December 30

FAA text

6/2908 SID SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTL, FORT MYERS, FL. ALICO SEVEN DEPARTURE... DEPARTURE PROCEDURE TAKEOFF RWY 24 NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, RSW VORTAC OUT OF SERVICE. 2609141528-2612301528EST

RNAV (GPS) Y runway 6 approach amended with LNAV and circling minimums and a VDP 1.3 NM from the runway. Temporary cranes near runway 6 up to 349 ft MSL and 195 ft MSL about 2.5 NM southwest.

Procedure, until October 17

FAA text

6/9899 IAP SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTL, FORT MYERS, FL. RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 6, AMDT 2... LNAV MDA 500/HAT 473 ALL CATS, VIS CATS C/D RVR 5000. CIRCLING CAT A/B/C MDA 660/HAA 630, VIS CAT C 1 3/4. VDP 1.3 NM TO RW06. TEMPORARY CRANE 195 MSL 2.5NM SW OF RWY 6 (2025-ASO-6580-OE). TEMPORARY CRANES UP TO 349 MSL BEGINNING 4448FT E OF APCH END RWY 6 (2021-ASO-3238 THRU 3251-NRA). TEMPORARY CRANE 249 MSL 3420FT SW OF RSW AIRPORT (2025-ASO-8329-NRA). 2603181438-2710171438EST

ILS or localizer runway 6 approach amended with updated S-ILS 6 and S-LOC 6 minimums, VDP and MALSR-inoperative visibility notes. Several temporary cranes near runway 6 are noted.

Procedure, until October 17

FAA text

6/9901 IAP SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTL, FORT MYERS, FL. ILS OR LOC RWY 6, AMDT 8... S-ILS 6 DA 345/HAT 318 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS RVR 2400. S-LOC 6 MDA 540/HAT 513 ALL CATS, VIS CATS C/D/E RVR 5500. CIRCLING CAT A/B/C MDA 660/HAA 630, VIS CAT C 1 3/4. VDP AT I-RSW 3.5 DME; DISTANCE VDP TO THLD 1.4NM. CHANGE INOP NOTE TO READ: FOR INOP MALSR, INCREASE S-ILS 6 ALL CATS VISIBILITY TO RVR 4500, AND S-LOC 6 CAT C/D/E VISIBILITY TO 1 3/8 SM. TEMPORARY CRANES 276 MSL BEGINNING 2726FT E OF RWY 6 (2024-ASO-8193 THRU 8201-NRA). TEMPORARY CRANES UP TO 349 MSL BEGINNING 4448FT E OF APCH END RWY 6 (2021-ASO-3238 THRU 3251-NRA). TEMPORARY CRANES UP TO 175 MSL BEGINNING 1720FT E OF APCH END RWY 6 (2021-ASO-3252 THRU 3255-NRA). TEMPORARY CRANE 249 MSL 3834FT E OF RWY 6 (2025-ASO-8329-NRA). TEMPORARY CRANE 195 MSL 2.5NM SW OF RWY 6 (2025-ASO-6580-OE). 2603181438-2710171438EST

RNAV (RNP) Z runway 6 approach with RNP 0.11 decision altitude 381 ft and RVR 3000 minimums. Temporary crane 249 ft MSL about 2950 feet east of runway 6.

Procedure, until March 15

FAA text

5/0562 IAP SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTL, FORT MYERS, FL. RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 6, ORIG... RNP 0.11 DA 381/HAT 354 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS RVR 3000. TEMPORARY CRANE 249 MSL 2950FT E OF RWY 6 (2025-ASO-8362-NRA). 2508201600-2703151510EST

VOR or TACAN runway 24 approach amended. Minimums and temporary crane obstacles updated, including cranes up to 349 ft MSL east of runway 6 and 277 ft MSL southwest of runway 24.

Procedure, until October 15

FAA text

5/7851 IAP SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTL, FORT MYERS, FL. VOR OR TACAN RWY 24, AMDT 2D... S-24 MDA 540/HAT 510 ALL CATS. VIS CATS C/D 1 3/8. CIRCLING CAT A/B/C MDA 660/HAA 630, VIS CAT C 1 3/4. TEMPORARY CRANES UP TO 349 MSL BEGINNING 4448FT E OF APCH END RWY 6 (2021-ASO-3238 THRU 3251-NRA). TEMPORARY CRANES 277 MSL BEGINNING 5433FT SW OF APCH END RWY 24 (2020-ASO-876 THRU 880-NRA). TEMPORARY CRANE 249 MSL 3420FT SW OF RSW AIRPORT (2025-ASO-8329-NRA). 2507140232-2710160232EST

RNAV (GPS) Y runway 24 approach amended with updated circling minimums. Temporary cranes up to 349 ft MSL east of runway 6 and 249 ft MSL southwest of the airport.

Procedure, until October 15

FAA text

5/7850 IAP SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTL, FORT MYERS, FL. RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 24, AMDT 2... CIRCLING CAT A/B/C MDA 660/HAA 630, VIS CAT C 1 3/4. TEMPORARY CRANES UP TO 349 MSL BEGINNING 4448FT E OF APCH END RWY 6 (2021-ASO-3238 THRU 3251-NRA). TEMPORARY CRANE 249 MSL 3420FT SW OF RSW AIRPORT (2025-ASO-8329-NRA). 2507140232-2710160232EST

Obstacle 15

Tower obstacle light (ASR 1021862) about 10.9 NM south of RSW, 423.2 ft MSL (408.1 ft AGL), is out of service.
Obstacle, until February 12
FAA text
```
10/039 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1021862) 262109.00N0814432.00W (10.9NM S RSW) 423.2FT (408.1FT AGL) U/S
```
Obstruction stack light about 4.8 nautical miles north of Southwest Florida airport is out of service. The stack is 287 feet above ground level.
Obstacle, until October 31
FAA text
```
10/018 OBST STACK LGT (ASN UNKNOWN) 263755N0814540W (4.8NM N RSW) UNKNOWN (287FT AGL) U/S
```
Tower obstacle light near 9.4 nm southeast of RSW is out of service.
Obstacle, until November 4
FAA text
```
10/010 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1027588) 262523.00N0813748.00W (9.4NM SE RSW) 1248.7FT (1223.8FT AGL) U/S
```
Tower obstacle light (ASR 1032129) about 6.2 NM SSW of RSW, 494.1 ft MSL (483.9 ft AGL), is out of service.
Obstacle, until November 2
FAA text
```
10/004 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1032129) 262655.40N0814853.70W (6.2NM SSW RSW) 494.1FT (483.9FT AGL) U/S
```
Crane obstacle (ASN 2026-ASO-289-OE) about 1.5 NM WNW of RSW, 225 ft MSL (200 ft AGL), flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until April 28
FAA text
```
09/054 OBST CRANE (ASN 2026-ASO-289-OE) 263253N0814645W (1.5NM WNW RSW) 225FT (200FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
```
Crane obstacle about 0.34 NM SSW of RSW, 210 ft AGL, flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
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09/010 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 263143N0814516W (0.34NM SSW RSW) UNKNOWN (210FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
```
Crane obstacle about 0.33 NM SSW of RSW, 210 ft AGL, flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
```
09/009 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 263143N0814520W (0.33NM SSW RSW) UNKNOWN (210FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
```
Unlighted tower obstacle about 0.22 NM WNW of RSW, 161 ft AGL, height and ASN unknown.
Obstacle, until December 27
FAA text
```
09/006 OBST TWR (ASN UNKNOWN) 263115N0814533W (0.22NM WNW RSW) UNKNOWN (161FT AGL) NOT LGTD
```
Crane near the airport, about 0.61 nautical miles south-southeast, reaching 89 feet AGL. Flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
```
05/067 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 263135N0814456W (0.61NM SSE RSW) UNKNOWN (89FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
```
Crane near the airport, about 0.8 nautical miles northeast, rising to 203 feet MSL (175 feet AGL). Flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
```
05/059 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-ASO-9331-NRA) 263246N0814443W (0.8NM NE RSW) 203FT (175FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
```
Crane about 3.9 nautical miles southwest of the airport, rising to 169 feet MSL (150 feet AGL). Flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
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03/135 OBST CRANE (ASN 2026-ASO-5514-OE) 262948N0814843W (3.9NM SW RSW) 169FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
```
Crane about 0.66 nautical miles south-southeast of the airport, reaching 210 feet AGL. Flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
```
02/011 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 263133N0814458W (0.66NM SSE RSW) UNKNOWN (210FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
```
Crane about 0.45 nautical miles south of the airport, reaching 320 feet AGL. Flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until June 30
FAA text
```
12/035 OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 263142N0814520W (.45NM S RSW) UNKNOWN (320FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
```
Crane about 3.1 nautical miles southeast of the airport, rising to 284 feet MSL (260 feet AGL). Flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 2
FAA text
```
12/005 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-ASO-18674-OE) 262951N0814257W (3.1NM SE RSW) 284FT (260FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
```
Crane about 3.3 nautical miles south-southwest of the airport, rising to 119 feet MSL (97 feet AGL). Flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 1
FAA text
```
12/004 OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-ASO-21374-OE) 262924N0814717W (3.3NM SSW RSW) 119FT (97FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
```

Apron 5

Apron taxiway G1 edge markings are not standard and not marked.
Apron, until November 1
FAA text
```
06/068 APRON TXL G1 EDGE MARKINGS NOT STD NOT MARKED
```
Work in progress on apron taxiway G1 with construction on the west shoulder. Lighted and barricaded.
Apron, until November 1
FAA text
```
06/066 APRON TXL G1 WIP CONST ADJ WEST SHOULDER LGTD AND BARRICADED
```
Edge markings on Apron Taxilane G1 are not marked.
Apron, until November 1
FAA text
```
06/065 APRON TXL G1 EDGE MARKINGS NOT MARKED
```
Centerline markings on Apron Taxilane G1 are not standard.
Apron, until November 1
FAA text
```
06/064 APRON TXL G1 CL MARKINGS NOT STD
```
Apron area southeast of taxiway G1 is closed to aircraft with wingspans over 118 feet.
Apron, until December 31
FAA text
```
11/039 APRON TXL G1 SE OF TWY G1 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 118FT
```

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