Punta Gorda Airport Reports 2025 Passenger Totals
PUNTA GORDA, FL (Jan. 28, 2026) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) announced that Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) finished 2025 with 2,282,002 passengers, which was an 18.5% increase compared to the previous record set in 2024 (1,925,128). The passenger count for December 2025 totaled 239,295, with 112,780 departing passengers and 126,515 arriving passengers.
Air traffic control data shows that the number of takeoffs and landings, including Allegiant flights, GA traffic, and military and air taxi operations, totaled 143,678 in 2025 compared with 142,673 in 2024.
PGD is progressing on a 50,000 square foot expansion of the Bailey Terminal, which is expected to open in 2027 with additional gate space, dining and amenities. Allegiant currently provides low-cost, nonstop roundtrip service to 50-plus destinations from PGD, with Sun Country providing seasonal service to and from Minneapolis.
“With nearly 2.3 million passengers this year, the Bailey Terminal saw record crowds and utilization,” said Airport Authority Chair Robert Hancik. “I want to share my appreciation to our loyal passengers, community leaders and aviators for flying through Punta Gorda Airport as we embark on continued expansion and improvements.”
PGD recently launched a new online feature, FlyMyAirport™, that allows passengers to plan and book their flights from www.FlyPGD.com. Passengers can use it to search for flights, compare prices, and explore rental car and hotel deals all in one place.
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About Punta Gorda Airport
The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA), governed by five elected commissioners, owns and operates the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), located at 28000 Airport Road, five minutes off I-75, exits 161 and 164 in between Sarasota and Ft. Myers. PGD provides quick and easy access to Southwest Florida, and is home to commercial air service, air charters, medical transport services, aircraft maintenance and avionics repair, an A&P School, as well as flight schools, distributors and manufacturers. CCAA provides FBO services through the PGD Air Center and manages all on-airport fueling. No ad valorem (property) taxes are used for airport operations or construction. CCAA is a nontaxing entity and operates as an enterprise fund, supported by revenue generated from its operations including rental car concession, parking, fuel sales and hangar, building and land leases on its 2,000-acre property, in addition to federal and state grants. The CCAA is an independent special district pursuant to chapter 189, Florida Statutes, and operates in accordance with FAA requirements and guidelines. A 2022 economic impact study by the FDOT estimated that PGD is responsible for 11,319 jobs and $1.7 billion in total economic output. For more information, visit www.flypgd.com.
Contact:
Kaley Miller
Chief Marketing Officer
941.639.1101 ext 131
kmiller@flypgd.com
