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PGD Featured in Airport Improvement Magazine
New In-Line Baggage Screening at Punta Gorda Airport Sets the Stage for Future Growth Airport Improvement Magazine Features Improved Efficiencies at PGD by Ronnie Wendt | August 24, 2026 Website Article Digital Magazine PDF of Feature
Concessions Available at the Bailey Terminal
Food & Drinks at the Bailey Terminal After you clear TSA screening, The Junction is open for business - offering hot foods to order, cocktails, beer, plus gifts and grab-and-go options. By Gate 9, a pop-up concession has dry snacks and non-alcoholic beverages....
PGD Seeks Restaurant Operator
PGD Offers $200,000 Reimbursement for Restaurant Buildout Punta Gorda Airport is seeking proposals for a public full-service restaurant, bar and caterer at the PGD Air Center. Employees, local residents and aviators are hungry for food service, and demand is growing...
NEW Departure Gates 7 – 12 Now Open!
NEW Departure Gates 7 - 12 Are Now Open! We’re happy to announce the opening of an exciting milestone in the Bailey Terminal Expansion at PGD! As construction continues, Departure Gates 7–12 are now open and welcoming passengers. The new gate area features several...
Allegiant Announces Limited-Time Seasonal Route to Boston
News release provided by Allegiant: Airline Expands Spring Break Travel Options with Hyper-Seasonal Route PUNTA GORDA, Fla. Aug. 17, 2026 — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today added nine new nonstop routes to its network, including one limited-time seasonal...
Terminal Expansion FAQs
Bailey Terminal Expansion FAQs More Info on Terminal UpgradesAs our passenger count continues to grow each year, expanding the terminal is essential to enhance operational efficiency, update passenger amenities, and accomodate future demand. Construction is expected...
Leaf Peeping Guide: Fall Adventures from PGD
Leaf Peeping Guide: Fall Adventures from PGD Cooler temperatures, crisp air and vibrant fall colors are calling. With affordable nonstop Allegiant flights from Punta Gorda Airport, your perfect autumn getaway is closer than you think. From scenic mountain overlooks...
Flippit® Saves the Day at Punta Gorda Airport!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Can’t Take it with You? Flippit® Saves the Day at Punta Gorda Airport! PUNTA GORDA, FL (July 24, 2026) — Beginning today, passengers departing from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) no longer have to permanently part with valuable or sentimental items...
PGD Featured in Airport Improvement Magazine
How Privatized Screening is Reshaping Security at Select U.S. Airports Airport Improvement Magazine Features PGD's Implementation of TSA's Screening Partnership Program by Ronnie Wendt | Jul 6, 2026 Website Article Digital Magazine PDF of Feature
The Ultimate Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Guide
Welcome to Charlotte County, Florida – a coastal haven where sun, sand and endless possibilities await you. Nestled along Florida’s Gulf Coast, Charlotte County is home to some of Southwest Florida’s most beautiful beaches, each offering its own unique slice of...
Enroll in TSA PreCheck Aug. 4-7!
THE NEXT TSA PRECHECK ENROLLMENT EVENT WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 17-20, 2026. APPLICATIONS & APPOINTMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN OCTOBER!TSA PreCheck Enrollment Event Returns to PGD Make an appointment for Aug. 4 - Aug. 7, 2026 at...
PGD’s Passport to Fun in Southwest Florida!
Checking In with the ‘Happy Capys’ of SWFL If you just touched down at Punta Gorda Airport, your Florida checklist probably involves soaking up the sun, exploring the beaches, and relaxing under the palm trees. But what if we told you that just a short drive from PGD...