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Key West International Airport

Key West, United States

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Elevation

3 ft

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Location

Key West · FL · United States

Connectivity

16 routes · 8 destinations

Position

24.556°, -81.760° · 3 ft elev.

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Island gateway serving the southernmost city in the continental US.

Opened

1957

Location

Key West, United States

Key West International Airport (EYW) is a public airport located on the island of Key West, Florida, serving as the primary air gateway to the Florida Keys. Situated approximately 3 miles east of downtown Key West, it offers scheduled commercial service connecting the island to major mainland hubs. The airport operates a single terminal and runway, reflecting the compact geography of the island. Despite its small size, it handles a significant volume of leisure travelers drawn to Key West's tourism, diving, and cultural attractions. Key West International is owned and operated by Monroe County and has undergone infrastructure improvements in recent years to modernize its facilities and accommodate growing passenger demand.

Terminals

The airport has a single passenger terminal with a modest number of gates serving domestic routes.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include taxis, rental cars, and rideshare services; no direct bus or rail connection links the airport to downtown Key West.

Airlines here

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Silver Airways, and United Airlines provide scheduled service to Key West International Airport.

Notable facts

›Key West International is one of the southernmost commercial airports in the contiguous United States.
›The airport has a single runway (9/27) approximately 4,800 feet long, limiting it to smaller aircraft.
›It is located only about 3 miles from the historic Old Town Key West.
›The airport sits at an elevation of just 3 feet above mean sea level, making it vulnerable to storm surge.
›Monroe County completed a significant terminal renovation and expansion project in the 2010s to improve passenger facilities.

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Route map (8 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

United Airlines

US Airways

Southwest Airlines

Routes

EYW → FLL3M · SF3

EYW → RSW3M · SF3

EYW → TPA3M · SF3

EYW → MIAAA · ERD

EYW → ATLAF · 73W

EYW → ATLDL · 73W

EYW → LGADL · 73W

EYW → TPAFL · 73W

EYW → ATLKL · 73W

EYW → RSWUA · SF3

EYW → FLLUA · SF3

EYW → TPAUA · SF3

EYW → MIAUS · ERD

EYW → TPAWN · 73W

EYW → MSYWN · 73W

EYW → MCOWN · 73W

Aircraft operating here

73W8 routes Saab SF340A/B6 routes Embraer RJ1402 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Key West International Airport is an airport located in the City of Key West in Monroe County, Florida, United States, 2 miles east of the main commercial center of Key West.

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Latest news

keysnews.com· 9/28/2026

Key West airport surpasses 1.1M passengers year to date

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Keys Weekly Newspapers· 8/20/2026

Key West International Airport reaches 1 million passengers the earliest ever

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NBC 6 South Florida· 6/14/2026

2 on board plane that crashed into mangroves in Key West, FAA says

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WFLA· 6/14/2026

Small plane loses power after takeoff, crashes at Key West International Airport

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islands.com· 3/26/2026

This Is Florida's Closest Airport To The Beach

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keysnews.com· 9/28/2026

Airport holds Special Olympics Florida sendoff

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About on Wikipedia

Key West International Airport

International airport in Key West, Florida

Key West International Airport is an airport located in the City of Key West in Monroe County, Florida, United States, 2 miles east of the main commercial center of Key West.

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