Key West (EYW) Terminal Map & Navigation Guide
Everything you need to navigate Key West: the official terminal map link, what airlines fly from each concourse, how to move between terminals, and gate-finding tips that save you backtracking. Verify your specific gate on your boarding pass — assignments change.
Where can I find the official Key West terminal map?
The EYW airport authority publishes the most up-to-date map on its official website. Use the link below before you travel so you know the terminal layout and gate locations before you clear security.
Official map
Key West official terminal map — airport authority website
Maps are updated when terminals are renovated or new concourses open. Terminal 5 at LAX, for example, has been closed since October 2025 for reconstruction — always confirm your terminal from your boarding pass rather than relying on a saved map.
What is in each Key West terminal?
Here is what each terminal or concourse at EYW handles — which airlines fly from it, the gate range, and key amenities to know before you go.
Main Terminal / Concourse A
EYW has a single terminal building. Ticketing, baggage claim, and the airport's sole TSA checkpoint sit at the west end of the Main Terminal. Beyond security is Concourse A, a new (opened April 2025) 48,800-sq-ft glass-walled concourse with eight gates, each served by an air-conditioned glass jet bridge — the first jet bridges anywhere in the Florida Keys. All eight gates open off this single concourse and are shared by American, Delta, United, Allegiant, Breeze, JetBlue, and Silver Airways; Silver Airways' smaller turboprops still board via outdoor tarmac stairs rather than a jet bridge. A Phase 2 expansion targeted for summer 2026 will add a four-lane TSA checkpoint area and a new two-carousel baggage claim.
How do I get between terminals at Key West?
There is only one terminal and one 8-gate concourse at EYW, so there is no inter-terminal transport (no train, tram, or connecting shuttle) — every gate is a short walk from the single TSA checkpoint.
Timing tip
Always allow 15–30 minutes for any inter-terminal transfer at EYW — wait times for people-movers, buses, or security re-screening add up faster than the physical distance suggests. Build the buffer into your Leave-By time, not your gate arrival time.
How do I find my gate at Key West?
EYW is small enough that curb-to-gate typically takes 10-15 minutes including security. There is no alternate route through the terminal: the single checkpoint (upgraded to four screening lanes in December 2025) is the only way to Concourse A, so if it backs up during a morning departure bank or holiday, there's no way around it — build in extra time rather than expecting a hub-airport maze.
A few habits that prevent last-minute sprints:
- Open your airline app two hours before departure. Gate assignments update in the app before they appear on printed boarding passes and sometimes before terminal displays are updated.
- Check departure screens immediately after clearing security. Every terminal at EYW has overhead departure boards near the checkpoint exit — confirming your gate here costs 30 seconds and can save a long detour.
- Note which security checkpoint serves your concourse. At multi-concourse airports, entering through the wrong checkpoint can mean exiting security and re-queuing, which adds 20 minutes or more.
- International arrivals follow the customs signs first. If you are connecting from an international arrival, clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before looking for your domestic connection gate — the process is one-way.
What is the easiest way to navigate Key West?
Experienced travellers at EYW use a short checklist every time:
- Review the map before leaving home. Open the Key West official map on your phone while you are still home so the terminal layout is familiar.
- Know your terminal before you arrive. At airports with multiple separate buildings (JFK, LAX, DTW, MSP) confirm your terminal from your boarding pass — rideshare and taxi drivers need the correct terminal to drop you at the right curb.
- Use automated people-movers instead of walking. At large airports with trains (ATL Plane Train, DFW Skylink, DEN AGTS) a single train ride replaces 20–30 minutes of walking. Look for signs to the train immediately after clearing security.
- Follow colour-coded signage. Most airports (TPA Blue/Red, SEA North/South Satellite, PHX T3/T4) use colour or number coding from curbside through gates — picking the right colour zone at check-in means you do not cross the terminal twice.
- Check the live TSA wait before you leave. Knowing the current security wait at EYW lets you time your departure so you arrive at the gate relaxed, not sprinting.
Common questions about Key West maps
Where can I find the official EYW terminal map?
The official Key West terminal map is on the airport authority website at https://eyw.com/airport-terminal-maps. Maps are updated when new gates or concourses open; always verify your specific gate on your boarding pass.
How do I get between terminals at EYW?
There is only one terminal and one 8-gate concourse at EYW, so there is no inter-terminal transport (no train, tram, or connecting shuttle) — every gate is a short walk from the single TSA checkpoint.
How do I find my gate at EYW?
EYW is small enough that curb-to-gate typically takes 10-15 minutes including security. There is no alternate route through the terminal: the single checkpoint (upgraded to four screening lanes in December 2025) is the only way to Concourse A, so if it backs up during a morning departure bank or holiday, there's no way around it — build in extra time rather than expecting a hub-airport maze. Your boarding pass shows the exact gate. Open your airline app about two hours before departure — gate assignments sometimes change after check-in closes. Look for departure boards throughout the terminal for real-time gate information.
What is the easiest way to navigate EYW?
Use the official interactive map at https://eyw.com/airport-terminal-maps before you arrive to familiarise yourself with the layout. EYW is small enough that curb-to-gate typically takes 10-15 minutes including security. There is no alternate route through the terminal: the single checkpoint (upgraded to four screening lanes in December 2025) is the only way to Concourse A, so if it backs up during a morning departure bank or holiday, there's no way around it — build in extra time rather than expecting a hub-airport maze.
What is in each EYW terminal?
Main Terminal / Concourse A: EYW has a single terminal building. Ticketing, baggage claim, and the airport's sole TSA checkpoint sit at the west end of the Main Terminal. Beyond security is Concourse A, a new (opened April 2025) 48,800-sq-ft glass-walled concourse with eight gates, each served by an air-conditioned glass jet bridge — the first jet bridges anywhere in the Florida Keys. All eight gates open off this single concourse and are shared by American, Delta, United, Allegiant, Breeze, JetBlue, and Silver Airways; Silver Airways' smaller turboprops still board via outdoor tarmac stairs rather than a jet bridge. A Phase 2 expansion targeted for summer 2026 will add a four-lane TSA checkpoint area and a new two-carousel baggage claim.
Leave-By calculator
Know exactly when to leave for EYW
The TSA Wait Times Leave-By calculator folds the live EYW security wait, your drive time, and terminal navigation into one exact time to leave home — so you reach your gate without guessing.
See also: Live EYW TSA wait times · EYW terminals guide · EYW security tips