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Key West International Airport

Key West, US

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Key West International Airport

Key West, United States · North America

Compact Florida Keys gateway with published taxi zone fares and solid airside dining, but no Priority Pass or dedicated VIP lounge on research day. Easy single-terminal layout; plan comfort around Chili’s/Conch Flyer rather than a membership room.

Airportist Score

6.7/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.0
Comfort & amenities6.0
Food & retail6.5
Ground access7.5
Reliability7.0
Lounges3.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Key West International Airport

Key West, United States · North America

Compact Florida Keys gateway with published taxi zone fares and solid airside dining, but no Priority Pass or dedicated VIP lounge on research day. Easy single-terminal layout; plan comfort around Chili’s/Conch Flyer rather than a membership room.

Airportist Score

6.7/ 10

Solid

Ease of use8.0
Comfort & amenities6.0
Food & retail6.5
Ground access7.5
Reliability7.0
Lounges3.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Cheapest to city
Taxi
zone max / meter (eyw.com/taxi) · short within Key West (zone-dependent)
Terminals
Main Terminal (single)

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Lounges

No Priority Pass lounge at EYW

USA PP country index has no Key West listing. Plan gate seating or airside dining.

Truth over completeness: lounge rows omitted.

Layout

Tiny single-terminal Keys gateway

Easy walk after security; Concourse A dining on the official directory.

Official: Chili’s, Farm2Air Market, Conch Flyer, Maestro Della Pizza near Gate 4.

Pickup

30 minutes free in short-term lot

eyw.com/public-parking: 0–30 min free under rates effective 1 Jan 2026.

Stepped paid rates after 30 minutes — confirm live board.

Airside

Chili’s / Conch Flyer cover most waits

Full bar and table service after security when there is no lounge.

First Call Beach Bar is landside at arrivals / bag claim.

Live conditions

Right now at EYW

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Travelers who value a tiny walkable terminal
Visitors using official zone taxis or ride-share into Key West
Short Key West city stays without needing a lounge

Watch out for

No Priority Pass lounge on USA index
No dedicated VIP lounge sourced
No published MCT
Confirm live ride-share pricing at peaks
Parking rates changed 1 Jan 2026 — use eyw.com board

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.0

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.5

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.5

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

3.5

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main Terminal (single)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for EYW.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA EYW / ICAO KEYW — Key West International, Florida Keys
No Priority Pass lounge on USA country index (research day)
Single compact terminal; official airside Chili’s / Conch Flyer / Maestro Della Pizza
Taxi zone fare maximums published (eyw.com/taxi); meters for single pax
Short-term parking: 0–30 min free; rates effective 1 Jan 2026
No official MCT / security wait minutes — omitted

5 official sources

https://eyw.com/
https://eyw.com/taxi
https://eyw.com/public-parking
https://eyw.com/airport-restaurants-bars-shopping
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Cheapest: Taxi
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Lounges
Lounge table empty by design (no PP / no sourced open VIP).
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Traveler Tips
Do not expect a PP pin at EYW — use gate seating or Chili’s / Conch Flyer after security.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
4 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Airside dining (Chili’s / Conch Flyer)Published taxi zones
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle price list → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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⛅28°C / 82°F

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 17:45 EDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:45 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.