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Board Guest Column: The Daily Sun
Paul Andrews is a Charlotte County Airport Authority Commissioner. Column provided to the Charlotte Sun. What Punta Gorda Airport Can & Can't Do PUNTA GORDA (May 16, 2022) - As one of your fellow Charlotte County neighbors, a licensed aircraft mechanic, Flight...
EAA’s & Arcadia Aerospace Featured in Warbirds Magazine
Caretakers of History Getting the EAA B-17 Back Into the Air "This is the remarkable story of one such group of EAA members and aviation enthusiasts who came together in Punta Gorda, Florida, to save one of the most important living pieces of aviation history."...
Masks No Longer Required by Federal Law
PGD's Commitment to Your Safety is NONSTOP... Just Like the Flights. Why Fly PGD? Nonstop Flights Flights offered at PGD are direct, so no stopping at another airport for a connection. Convenience Reduce your stress by using a small airport that’s easy and...
PGD Joins Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking
PGD is Second Florida Airport to Join DHS Campaign Against Human Trafficking The Blue Lightning Initiative trains aviation industry employees to recognize and report potential human trafficking victims and traffickers. PUNTA GORDA, FL (April 7, 2022) – The Charlotte...
“View from the Tower” Now Online
2021 Annual Summary 2021 was another outstanding year for the Charlotte County Airport Authority and Punta Gorda Airport. PGD not only rebounded from the pandemic, the airport nearly surpassed 2019 passenger levels due to its resilient operations and the strength of...
Allegiant Begins New Route to Akron-Canton!
News release provided by Allegiant: ALLEGIANT BEGINS NONSTOP SERVICE FROM PUNTA GORDA TO OHIO WITH ONE-WAY FARES AS LOW AS $33* PUNTA GORDA, Fla. March 2, 2022 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today begins service from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Akron-Canton Airport...
FAA: 5G & Aviation Safety
PGD is not directly impacted by 5G deployment as we do not have Cat II or Cat III approaches. However, Airport Authority management continues to follow industry news and provide the following resources: Radio Altimeters & 5G Deployment FAA Website: 5G &...
Fun New Photo Op Spots at PGD!
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Raymond Laroche Named Director of Operations & Maintenance
Raymond A. Laroche, A.A.E., Promoted to Director of Operations & Maintenance PUNTA GORDA, FL (January 28, 2022) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority announces that Raymond A. Laroche, A.A.E has been promoted to Director of Operations & Maintenance at Punta...
Pilot Advisory: Limited Staff for FBO Services
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Raymond Laroche Earns Elite Airport Accreditation
Raymond A. Laroche, A.A.E., Earns Professional Airport Accreditation Joins elite group of airport executives who have completed all requirements of 65-year-old program PUNTA GORDA, FL (December 15, 2021) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority is pleased to announce...
PGD’s Tower Celebrates Top Kudos
Punta Gorda Tower Receives Plaque & Recognition PUNTA GORDA, FL (November 10, 2021) – Although PGD’s Air Traffic Manager George Harper and his team were honored as Robinson Aviation (RVA), Inc.’s Facility of the Year in 2019, their celebration finally came to...