NEW! State of the Airport Presentation
CEO's Presentation Now Online PGD's CEO James W. Parish, P.E. delivered his "State of the Airport" presentation at the Charlotte County Airport Authority Board Meeting on Jan. 17, 2019. Click here to view a pdf of the presentation. Return to PGD BUZZ
PGD’s FBO Earns Spot on Premiere Safety Map
Recognized for Best Practices in Aircraft Fueling, Service & Ground Handling Punta Gorda, FL (January 10, 2019) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority’s Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) has achieved NATA Safety 1st qualified status in the last quarter of 2018 and is now listed [...]
Punta Gorda Airport Ends 2018 With Significant Accomplishments
Year-End Passenger Traffic Up 22% Punta Gorda, FL (January 8, 2019) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) has announced the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) passenger count for 2018 totaled 1,577,164. This is a 21.95% increase in passenger traffic for 2018 compared with 1,293,337 total passengers in 2017. For [...]
Summary of December News Coverage
Punta Gorda Airport and the Charlotte County Airport Authority have been covered in various local and national news sources throughout the month of December 2018. Meltwater Media Monitoring Report: Interactive Version (Password: PGD) PDF Version Summary of Articles in the Charlotte Sun: PDF Version
Major Aircraft Maintenance Training Grant from State of Florida Announced
Introductory message from PGD's CEO James W. Parish, P.E.: PGD's CEO James W. Parish, P.E. This is a game changer for the future of aviation at PGD. There is a strong demand for A&P certified mechanics from our current tenants like Air Trek, APG Avionics, Sarasota Avionics [...]
Allegiant Launches Nonstop Service to Albany from PGD
News Release provided by Allegiant: PUNTA GORDA, Fla. Dec. 13, 2018 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today launches new nonstop service from Albany, New York to Punta Gorda. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares on the new route for as low [...]
Opportunity for Stakeholder Review – New GA Center
New General Aviation Center Project VIEW CIVIL SITE PLAN CONCEPT (PDF) VIEW FLOOR PLAN CONCEPT (PDF) OPPORTUNITY FOR STAKEHOLDER REVIEW WHEN: December 13, 2018, Open from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. WHERE: Charlotte County Airport Authority Board Meeting Room, Building 313, 7375 Utilities [...]
Temporary Airport Closure December 11-12
TEMPORARY AIRPORT CLOSURE: Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m. through Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 5 a.m. PGD will be temporarily closing on Tuesday night at 10 p.m. for core sampling at the intersection of both runways 15/33 and 4/22. Work will begin at 10 p.m. Tuesday, and will reopen [...]
Summary of November News Coverage
Punta Gorda Airport and the Charlotte County Airport Authority have been covered in various local and national news sources throughout the month of November 2018. Meltwater Media Monitoring Report: Interactive Version (Password: PGD) PDF Version Summary of Articles in the Charlotte Sun: PDF Version
Tenant Touchdown – Flight Fast Track is Now at PGD
Join us in welcoming David Schall and Craig Scully of Flight Fast Track to the PGD family. Flight Fast Track (FFT) is one of the only accelerated flight training schools in the state of Florida. They offer a 3-week accelerated private pilot course, along with accelerated courses in instrument [...]
Allegiant Kicks off 3 New Routes from PGD!
News Release provided by Allegiant: PUNTA GORDA, Fla. Nov. 14, 2018 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) this week begins new service to Fort Myers / Punta Gorda from three new cities: Appleton, Wisconsin; Omaha, Nebraska and Syracuse, New York. To celebrate, the company, known for its [...]
Big Thanks to 75th Anniversary Celebration Sponsors!
We'd like to extend many thanks to our 75th Anniversary Celebration host Air Trek and wonderful sponsors Southwest Engineering & Design, Inc, Farr Law Firm, Eastern Aviation Fuels, AECOM and Kimley-Horn. We look forward to continuing our great partnerships and new opportunities in the years ahead. Return to PGD BUZZ
Runway 15-33 Closed Through Nov. 19th
Project Update: Runway 15-33 Rehabilitation and Extension Runway 15-33 will be closed between 11/7/18 and 11/19/18. During this time, the engineering consultant team will be conducting topographical surveys, geotechnical pavement tests, soil borings and site inspections. Construction is expected to begin in September 2019 for the rehabilitation and extension of [...]
Summary of October News Coverage
Punta Gorda Airport and the Charlotte County Airport Authority have been covered in various local and national news sources throughout the month of October 2018. Meltwater Media Monitoring Report: Interactive Version (Password: PGD) Summary of Articles in the Charlotte Sun: PDF Version
Notice to Aviation Community – TFR for October 31
Please see this important PDF regarding the temporary flight restriction (TFR) effective for all PGD operations EXCEPT commercial scheduled service and anyone on a flight plan. No flight training or local flights during this time: October 31 from 5:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. local time. Return to PGD BUZZ [...]
Summary of September News Coverage
Punta Gorda Airport and the Charlotte County Airport Authority have been covered in various local and national news sources throughout the month of September 2018. Meltwater Media Monitoring Report: PDF Version Interactive Version (Password: PGD) Summary of Articles in the Charlotte Sun: PDF Version
PGD Holds Coin Treasure Hunt Contest Oct. 1-10, 2018
Punta Gorda, FL (October 1, 2018) – Local residents and visitors are encouraged to participate in PGD’s 75th Anniversary Coin Treasure Hunt Contest being held online and at hidden locations in Charlotte County Oct. 1-10, 2018. Participants can submit entries to win travel getaways at www.FlyPGD.com/contest. [...]
Allegiant Celebrates 40 Million to Florida with Surprise Refund
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. Sept. 27, 2018 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today is celebrating its continued success in Florida and more than 40 million travelers transported through The Sunshine State by giving everyone on Flight 1305 from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) a refund for [...]
Summary of August News Coverage
Punta Gorda Airport and the Charlotte County Airport Authority have been covered in various local and national news sources throughout the month of August 2018. Meltwater Media Monitoring Report: PDF Version Interactive Version (Password: PGD) Summary of Articles in the Charlotte Sun: PDF Version
Allegiant Announces 4 New Destinations
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. Aug. 21, 2018 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces the start of new service to Fort Myers / Punta Gorda, Florida with four new nonstop routes from: Albany, New York; Appleton, Wisconsin; Omaha, Nebraska; and Syracuse, New York. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares [...]
PGD Surpasses One Million Passengers in 2018
Punta Gorda, FL (Aug. 10, 2018) – In the first seven months of 2018, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) has already surpassed the one million-passenger threshold. 2018’s one millionth passenger, as well as the six millionth passenger since commercial service commenced in 2007, travelled through PGD in July. “This is another [...]
FDOT Road Watch Advisory
CHARLOTTE COUNTY I-75 from N. Jones Loop Road (exit 161) to US 17 (exit 164): Construction project: Work continues to widen approximately four miles of the interstate from four to six lanes and widen the bridges over N. Jones Loop Road (exit #161) and Marion Avenue/Riverside Drive/Seminole Gulf Railway. [...]
CEO Column – Relationship with Allegiant is Fruitful
Column by Punta Gorda Airport CEO James W. Parish, P.E. CHARLOTTE SUN (July 23, 2018) – Record- breaking passenger numbers. New air service destinations. Streamlined roadway connections to U.S. 17. People are talking about Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), what it means to us now and what it means for our [...]
PGD Seeking Consultant for General Aviation Terminal Facility
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 2018-002 NEW GENERAL AVIATION TERMINAL FACILITY CHARLOTTE COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY The Charlotte County Airport Authority (hereinafter, referred to as the Authority) is requesting qualifications from all interested and qualified firms to provide Professional Engineering Consultant Services for the New General Aviation Terminal Facility Project (hereinafter, [...]
Punta Gorda Airport is Giving Away Free Coffee July 1-7
PUNTA GORDA, FL (June 27, 2018) – As an incentive to arrive at the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) early, passengers on morning flights departing July 1-7 may get a free large coffee or 20 oz bottled spring water. The first 100 passengers each morning that clear security screening by 5:30 [...]
Busy PGD soars by SRQ
CHARLOTTE SUN (June 9, 2018) - By DANIEL SUTPHIN, STAFF WRITER Punta Gorda Airport ranked No. 11 in a listing of the busiest airports in Florida for 2017, beating out Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport which ranked No. 12. PGD was reported to have just over 1.29 million arriving and departing passengers in [...]
Allegiant Launches Service to Nashville with Fares as Low as $41
Punta Gorda, FL (June 7, 2018) — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today launches new nonstop service from Nashville, Tennessee to southwest Florida via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). To celebrate, the company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares on the new route for as low as $41.* “We’re [...]
Governor Announces Major Grant to Boost Infrastructure and Job Growth
Charlotte County, FL (May 31, 2018) – Gov. Rick Scott announced on May 30 that Charlotte County will receive an $800,000 grant as part of the Florida Job Growth Fund. The Job Growth Fund provides financial assistance for public infrastructure projects and job training. Grant recipients are selected by the [...]
Punta Gorda Airport Sees Continued Passenger Growth
Punta Gorda, FL (May 7, 2018) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) announces the passenger count for April 2018 was 147,871. This is a 22.45% increase in passenger traffic for April 2018 compared with April 2017, when there were 120,764 passengers. In April 2018 there were 80,621 departing passengers [...]
Punta Gorda Airport Surpasses Monthly Passenger Record
Punta Gorda, FL (April 11, 2018) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) announces that March 2018 was the busiest month in the history of the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), which experienced a 36.07% increase in commercial passenger traffic over March 2017. At 192,947 total Allegiant passengers, PGD’s March 2018 [...]
PGD Announces NATA Formation Clinic April 2 – 9, 2018
PUNTA GORDA, FL (April 2, 2018) – The North American Training Association (NATA) will be hosting a flying formation clinic at the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) April 2 - 9, 2018. PGD will welcome approximately 30 pilots flying T-6 Texan aircraft – the most common trainer plane based here at [...]
Sunseeker Resort Deserves Support
Letter to the Editor by Punta Gorda Airport CEO James W. Parish, P.E. CHARLOTTE SUN (March 21, 2018) – As the CEO of the Punta Gorda Airport, I’m proud of our partnership with Allegiant and the positive impacts it has spurred. Allegiant has consistently grown its commercial flight offerings, invested in [...]
Punta Gorda Airport Announces New Allegiant Service to Nashville, TN (BNA)
PUNTA GORDA, FL (March 7, 2018) – The Punta Gorda Airport is pleased to announce that Allegiant will offer nonstop airline service to Nashville, Tennessee to begin June 7, 2018. With this addition of service to the Nashville International Airport (BNA), Allegiant now has nonstop service to forty-one cities from [...]
Tips for Less-Stress Airline Travel
Column by Punta Gorda Airport CEO James W. Parish, P.E. CHARLOTTE SUN (March 5, 2018) - This year is an exciting year for the Punta Gorda Airport. In fact, the airport will be celebrating its 75th year in existence since the Army Air Corps activated the Punta Gorda Army Airfield in [...]
Punta Gorda Airport Welcomes the TSA Precheck Enrollment Mobile RV March 5 – 16
PUNTA GORDA, FL (Feb. 22, 2018) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) announced today the TSA Pre✓® Mobile RV will be coming to the Punta Gorda Airport for a TSA Pre✓® Mobile Enrollment RV onsite event. Date: Monday March 5 – Thursday March 15 from 9 a.m. – 12 [...]
Punta Gorda Airport to Present Master Plan Update
Punta Gorda, FL (Jan. 17, 2018) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) announces its final Master Plan Update presentation will be held on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 at 5 p.m. in the Myakka River Room at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda. The Master Plan [...]
Punta Gorda Airport Announces New Marketing & Communications Manager
PUNTA GORDA, FL (Jan. 12, 2018) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) announces that Kaley R. Miller has joined the Punta Gorda Airport as its Marketing & Communications Manager. Kaley will assist the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a variety of airport marketing initiatives, public outreach and communications functions [...]
PGD Passenger Count Year End 2017
Punta Gorda Airport Year-End Passenger Traffic Up 15.65% Punta Gorda, FL (January 10, 2018) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) announces the Punta Gorda Airport passenger count for 2017 was 1,293,337. This is a 15.65% increase in passenger traffic for 2017 compared with 1,118,303 passengers in 2016. For [...]
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