Punta Gorda Airport and the Charlotte County Airport Authority have been covered in various local and national news sources. Meltwater Media Monitoring Report: November 2019 – Interactive Version (Password: PGD) Highlights from regional & national coverage: List of Internet Articles & Reach List of Twitter Posts & Reach List of Broadcast News & Reach
Information Provided by AeroGuard: Florida Grand Opening Special! With the Grand Opening of our new campus in Florida last month, we're celebrating and offering up to $5,000 off tuition for all students who start class at AeroGuard's Punta Gorda campus through the month of January 2020! New Campus, New Opportunities! Last month we announced our continued expansion and growth into Florida with our fifth location from coast to coast. Now, we're set up and running and we're celebrating, offering new students the chance to save up to $5,000. Full Pilot Pathway Program students who start class at the Florida campus [...]
FAA Grant to Fund General Aviation Apron PUNTA GORDA, FL (Nov. 22, 2019) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority will be receiving $6 million in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for construction of a new general aviation (GA) apron on the north side of the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). Airport officials were notified by the Office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio on Thursday that the funding announcement from U.S. FDOT was imminent. “We were thrilled to receive notification of this award, and for the ongoing support of Congressman Steube and Senator Rick Scott,” said Robert Hancik, Charlotte County [...]
CONTEST UPDATE! We're Pleased to share the winning name is "K-9 Comfort Crew" submitted by Kim Corby. Stay tuned for the new logo and more photos of these fabulous pups. CLICK HERE TO VOTE - VOTING NOW CLOSED These specially-trained therapy dogs bring smiles to our passengers and staff at PGD several times a month! Anxious passengers are soothed by their calm demeanor and encouraging handlers. Help us name this special group of Therapy K9's of Southwest Florida by voting for your favorite team name! This poll closes Sunday Nov. 24 at midnight, so vote today! Return to PGD BUZZ [...]
Airport Honored with Flagler Award at Florida Tourism Forum PUNTA GORDA, FL (Nov. 20, 2019) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority is proud to announce statewide recognition for Punta Gorda Airport’s public relations and marketing efforts in collaboration with its agency partner, Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold Marketing and Public Relations (GSMA). Tuesday night, during the 19th Annual Flagler Awards at the Florida Tourism Forum, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) won a Bronze Award for Creativity in Public Relations for its Destination Spotlights campaign. PGD serves as a vital tourism channel for Southwest Florida residents to use and enjoy for convenient, [...]
News Release Provided by AeroGuard AeroGuard Flight Training Center Expands Into Florida, Opens New Punta Gorda Flight School AeroGuard Flight Training Center, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, proudly announces the opening of its 5th campus, located at the Punta Gorda Airport in Charlotte County, Florida. For AeroGuard, this marks its first campus on the East Coast with other locations in Riverside, CA, Austin, TX, Chandler, AZ and Phoenix, AZ. AeroGuard’s core mission is to help young men and women create better futures for themselves through a career as commercial airline pilots. The industry projections show that over 790,000 new pilots will [...]
General Aviation tenants at PGD can schedule aircraft fueling services at self-serve prices for Dec. 17, 2019 by calling 941-639-4119 to reserve a time. Return to PGD BUZZ
PGD's October 2019 passenger numbers are in! View the pdf file and other statistics. Return to PGD BUZZ
Punta Gorda Airport and the Charlotte County Airport Authority have been covered in various local and national news sources. Meltwater Media Monitoring Report: October 2019 – Interactive Version (Password: PGD) Highlights from regional & national coverage: List of Internet Articles & Reach List of Twitter Posts & Reach List of Broadcast News & Reach
News Release Provided by Allegiant: ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO PUNTA GORDA WITH ONE-WAY FARES AS LOW AS $65* PUNTA GORDA, Fla. Nov. 12, 2019 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces service to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), from Richmond, Virginia via Richmond International Airport (RIC) beginning Feb. 13, 2020. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new route as low as $65.* “We are excited to announce that our service to the Punta Gorda Airport continues to expand to yet another city,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant vice president of planning and revenue. “We know this route [...]
