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Advisory – Change to Traffic Pattern at Airport Main Entrance

Advisory – Change to Traffic Pattern at Airport Main Entrance

Cross Traffic Does Not Stop at Viking Ave Traffic Pattern Change Starting Tuesday, March 7, 2023 We’re working to make the main entrance into PGD smoother. While construction is still ongoing on Piper Rd, we’ve added an extra lane on Viking Ave and removed the stop...

“Runway to Success” Now Online

“Runway to Success” Now Online

2022 Annual Summary 2022 was another outstanding year for the Charlotte County Airport Authority and Punta Gorda Airport. We opened the new PGD Air Center,  rebounded from Hurricane Ian quickly, and broke our previous passenger traffic records. In addition to 50+...

PGD to MLB – It’s Spring Training Season!

PGD to MLB – It’s Spring Training Season!

  Let's play ball! Take a low-cost, nonstop flight through Sun Country or Allegiant to PGD, your gateway to not one or two, but four spring training stadiums! Batter up! First, you can check out Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park in North Port. Second, drive up the...

National Air Tour of Historic Aircraft

National Air Tour of Historic Aircraft

Commemorative Air Force AirPower History Tour March 1-5, 2023 PGD Air Center, 27450 Challenger Blvd, Punta Gorda PGD Air Center will host the National Air Tour of Historic World War II Aircraft including the B-24 Liberator Diamond Lil, Boeing Stearman, T-6 Texan and...

Aviation Gives Back

Aviation Gives Back

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Board Guest Column: The Daily Sun

Board Guest Column: The Daily Sun

Paul Andrews is a Charlotte County Airport Authority Commissioner. Column provided to the Charlotte Sun.  Punta Gorda Airport Has An Amazing Story PUNTA GORDA (February 3, 2023) - At the January CCAA meeting our CEO James Parish delivered the 2023 State of the Airport...

CC-TV Interview with PGD’s CEO

CC-TV Interview with PGD’s CEO

Charlotte County TV Talks with CEO James Parish Watch this informative video highlighting the newly reopened Runway 4-22, the PGD Air Center and other ongoing construction improvements. Special thanks to CC-TV's Thomas Lloyd for producing the segment. 

Warbirds Take Flight on Runway 4-22

Warbirds Take Flight on Runway 4-22

Local Pilots Volunteer for Commemorative Flight Punta Gorda, FL  – The newly-reopened Runway 4-22 at Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) was recently commemorated with special takeoffs and landings by four vintage military aircraft, or “Warbirds.” A team of three pilots...

Runway 4-22 Reopens

Runway 4-22 Reopens

  Primary Runway Opens After Year-Long Reconstruction Project Punta Gorda, FL (January 15, 2023) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) reopened Runway 4-22 on Saturday after a year-long reconstruction and rehabilitation project. Runway 4-22 is the...

Vote For Your Favorite PGD Mascot!

Vote For Your Favorite PGD Mascot!

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Airport welcomes Veterans Airlift Command

Airport welcomes Veterans Airlift Command

New partnership will help recruit volunteer pilots Provided by the Charlotte Sun By ELAINE ALLEN-EMRICH, STAFF WRITER PUNTA GORDA — Walter Fricke wanted to bridge resources from the Punta Gorda Airport and volunteer pilots to help disabled veterans. His wish was...