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Metroplex EA – Notice of Availability

2020-10-28T13:07:20-04:00

The FAA has announced it has prepared a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) to consider the potential environmental impacts of the South-Central Florida Metroplex (FL Metroplex) Project. Based on the information and analysis contained in the Final EA, the FAA has also issued a Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for the project. Click here to read the letter. On October 26, 2020, the Final EA will be released to the public. Electronic copies of the Final EA, Appendices, and FONSI/ROD are available through the following: Online at: www.metroplexenvironmental.com Local Libraries: Found at the link above and printed in [...]

Metroplex EA – Notice of Availability2020-10-28T13:07:20-04:00

Airport Authority Considers Airport Investment Partnership Program

2020-10-20T11:13:01-04:00

Commissioners Expand Scope of Vasey Aviation Group LLC Punta Gorda, FL (Oct. 20, 2020) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) at its Oct. 15, 2020 meeting passed a motion by a vote of 4-1 that expands the scope of work for its advisor Vasey Aviation Group LLC (Vasey Aviation) to continue consideration of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Investment Partnership Program (AIPP). The approved motion also specifies that proceeds from a lease are restricted to use on property owned by the Airport Authority. The FAA AIPP permits US airport owners such as the Airport Authority to apply [...]

Airport Authority Considers Airport Investment Partnership Program2020-10-20T11:13:01-04:00

Supply Drive for United Way Day of Caring!

2020-10-14T17:28:04-04:00

Airport staff and tenants are invited to participate in United Way's Day of Caring benefiting non-profits in Charlotte County. PGD has selected the Boys & Girls Club and the Children's Network of SWFL to collect cleaning supplies and personal care items for.  Click on the flyer below to find out how you can help! The United Way's Mission: Mobilizing the power of our community to break the cycle of poverty · Return to PGD BUZZ

Supply Drive for United Way Day of Caring!2020-10-14T17:28:04-04:00

PGD Thanks Participants for Oct. 13 Training Exercise

2020-10-13T15:18:48-04:00

Special thanks to the entire team that made PGD’s Triennial Drill a success! This full-scale exercise, required by the FAA every three years, tests the speed and effectiveness of emergency personnel and airport staff in the event of a significant incident. In addition to Charlotte County Fire & EMS, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office dispatch team participated, along with the Air Traffic Control Tower and Worldwide Flight Services. Special thanks to Allegiant for allowing us to utilize an Airbus A320 in this full-scale exercise, and to the EAA for allowing us to use their facility for briefings. The exercise simulated [...]

PGD Thanks Participants for Oct. 13 Training Exercise2020-10-13T15:18:48-04:00

Airport Authority Reopens Runway 15-33

2020-10-13T11:51:22-04:00

Officials Celebrate with Ribbon Cutting Punta Gorda, FL (Oct. 12, 2020) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) signified the reopening of Runway 15-33 with a ribbon cutting today. Airport Authority Commissioners were joined by airport management, congressional staff, lead engineering consultants and contractors. In addition to a 593-foot extension that increased the runway length to 6,281 feet, the rehabilitation included resurfacing, grooving, painting and adding LED sustainable lighting. Blast pads were added at each end of the runway, and Taxiways E, A and D were realigned to be in compliance with FAA design standards. Runway 15-33 was closed [...]

Airport Authority Reopens Runway 15-332020-10-13T11:51:22-04:00

Advisories For Training Exercise Oct. 13

2020-10-13T11:52:23-04:00

Airport Stakeholders and emergency responders will take part in a full-scale training exercise at Punta Gorda Airport on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. Passengers will not be affected by this exercise as all the commercial airline facilities, including entrance and exit roads, parking, the Bailey Terminal and aircraft boarding will still be accessible and operational. The exercise will simulate an emergency response to a mock aircraft accident at the south end of the airport. Emergency responders will simulate their response to an accident scene, including utilization of firefighting vehicles and equipment, flowing water for a simulated fire, and [...]

Advisories For Training Exercise Oct. 132020-10-13T11:52:23-04:00

Summary of September News Coverage

2020-10-14T21:33:42-04:00

Punta Gorda Airport and the Charlotte County Airport Authority have been covered in various local and national news sources. Meltwater Media Monitoring Report: September 2020– Interactive Version (Password: PGD) Featured News & Articles Highlights from regional & national coverage: List of Internet Articles & Reach List of Social Media Posts & Reach List of Broadcast News & Reach

Summary of September News Coverage2020-10-14T21:33:42-04:00

Airport Authority Announces Development of PGD AviEx

2020-09-30T10:05:41-04:00

Commissioners Break Ground on New Aircraft Ramp Punta Gorda, FL (Sept. 30, 2020) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) recently broke ground on the first phase of Punta Gorda Airport’s Aviation Expansion Area, called PGD AviEx. The property is strategically located between Tampa and Miami in a Foreign Trade Zone at a small-hub commercial airport with utilities available and two direct connections to Interstate 75. PGD AviEx is the largely undeveloped tract of land parallel to Challenger Road where the Florida International Air Show was based the last few years. The runway-adjacent area is planned to become a [...]

Airport Authority Announces Development of PGD AviEx2020-09-30T10:05:41-04:00
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