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Punta Gorda Ranked a Top Fastest Growing Area in U.S.

Punta Gorda Ranked a Top Fastest Growing Area in U.S.

Charlotte County Area Ranks 5th Business Insider analyzed population estimates from the Census Bureau for the 384 metropolitan statistical areas, taking the percent change in total metro area population from July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2022. Punta Gorda,  the MSA which...

Workforce Update: CTC Excels in Training New Aircraft Mechanics

Workforce Update: CTC Excels in Training New Aircraft Mechanics

CTC Graduating First FAA Airframe Powerplant Students Charlotte Technical College (CTC), with campuses in Port Charlotte and at Punta Gorda Airport, is celebrating successes as the program reaches new heights. CTC Aviation Mechanics Program

Save Money by Buying Tickets at the Terminal

Save Money by Buying Tickets at the Terminal

When you purchase Allegiant tickets online, one of the fees is an Electronic Carrier Usage Charge ($22 per person, per segment). Don't let these fees add up by purchasing tickets at the Bailey Terminal during ticketing hours instead: Monday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. –...

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

Punta Gorda Airport recently joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower exists to help those with disabilities that are not immediately obvious such as autism, chronic pain, dementia, anxiety, visual or hearing impairment. Our...

PGD Welcomes Honor Flight on May 2, 2023

PGD Welcomes Honor Flight on May 2, 2023

PLEASE JOIN US TO WELCOME OUR RETURNING VETERANS BACK FROM WASHINGTON D.C. PARKING IS FREE FOR ONE HOUR – then it is a $1/hour thereafter (payable by credit card). May 2, 2023Please meet the Veterans in the baggage claim area at the north end of the Bailey Terminal at...

“Aviation Gives Back” to Local United Way

“Aviation Gives Back” to Local United Way

Chili Cookoff participants included (L to R) Josh Deyarmin, James Parish and Jayanne Sindt. Ten employees contributed chili; several others donated sides and specialties.  Can You Sponsor or Donate Prizes for our Next Campaign? Email Kaley at KMiller@FlyPGD.com for...

CEO Update – Spring 2023

CEO Update – Spring 2023

Provided to the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce Punta Gorda Airport Spring Update   Progress at PGD continues with strong visitor traffic for the first quarter of 2023.  Passengers are enjoying the new charger-equipped seating at the Bailey Terminal, which...

Allegiant Reveals New Livery at PGD!

Allegiant Reveals New Livery at PGD!

News release provided by Allegiant:   ALLEGIANT UNVEILS SPECIAL TOGETHER WE FLY LIVERY DEDICATED TO ITS EMPLOYEES PUNTA GORDA, Fla., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) unveiled a special addition to its fleet this week: a one-of-a-kind livery...

Aviation Maintenance School Now Enrolling!

Aviation Maintenance School Now Enrolling!

  Provided by Charlotte County Public Schools  MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN SCHOOL NOW ENROLLING FOR 2023/24 Aviation Sequence for 2023-24 School Year Day - Airframe and Powerplant - First day of class is July 24, 2023 - (NOTE: early start date this coming school year as we...

“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...

Upcoming Food Trucks

December 3

Joey’s Doghouse

December 4

El Guero Tacos