No post-security relief area. Cats not in airline-approved carriers are not permitted in the terminal except for service animals. Once through security, there is no way to relieve a cat without exiting and re-clearing TSA.
RSW has no post-security pet relief area as of May 2026 — all relief areas are outdoor grassy strips along the lower terminal level. A post-security relief area is part of the in-progress $331M terminal expansion (completion targeted Dec 2027). For now, plan to relieve a cat pre-security only.
Serves the single landside terminal (all airlines). Outdoor open grass — escape risk is high, carrier mandatory until inside the relief area. Confirmed by airport's animals-in-the-terminal page and corroborated by UpgradedPoints and USA Service Dog Registration. Field verification recommended — exact fencing/perimeter not documented online.
Same single-terminal landside as the Door 1 area. Outdoor and open; escape risk high. Confirmed by airport's animals-in-the-terminal page. Field verification recommended — construction/perimeter details not documented online.
Outdoor open grass strip. Convenient on arrival if you exit baggage claim and walk across to the garage side. Confirmed by airport's animals-in-the-terminal page; corroborated by UpgradedPoints (2026). Field verification recommended — construction details not documented online.
Lower level, east end of the terminal building, adjacent to Door 1 · Serves the single landside terminal (all airlines). Outdoor open grass — escape risk is high, carrier mandatory until inside the relief area. Confirmed by airport's animals-in-the-terminal page and corroborated by UpgradedPoints and USA Service Dog Registration. Field verification recommended — exact fencing/perimeter not documented online.
East end grassy area (Door 1) · West end grassy area (Door 6) · Across from baggage claim (parking garage side)
Given this airport's policy, use the pre-security area or relieve at home/hotel before arrival.