Punta Gorda Airport: Reborn and high flying! Business View Magazine interviews CEO James Parish for its series on successful Regional American Airports. Website Article Digital Magazine Return to PGD BUZZ
Visit the Florida International Air Show's website or call 1-833-PGD-FIAS for more information. Friday November 1, 2019: Gates open at 5:00 pm. Performances from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm. Saturday November 2, 2019: The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be performing. Gates open at 9:00 am. Performances from 12:00 pm-3:30 pm. Sunday November 3, 2019: The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be performing. Gates open at 9:00 am. Performances from 12:00 pm-3:30 pm. Reminders: Be sure to pack your sunscreen and event chairs Chairs will be available for rent at the event if you do not want to carry your own Outside food, alcoholic beverages, carry-in packages, [...]
On April 24, 2019 Punta Gorda Airport co-hosted a reception with U.S. Congressman Greg Steube's office. The Congressman honored students that participated in the Congressional Art Competition. Our local elected officials and community partners enjoyed the new Flybrary, art, historic exhibits and photo displays. Congressman Steube & Staff Airport Authority Commissioners Community Partners & Special Guests Student Participants & Supportive [...]
The Civil Air Patrol's Charlotte Composite Squadron and Cadet Program is featured in Harbor Style Magazine this month! PGD is proud to post the Civil Air Patrol here at PGD. View the photos and article. Return to PGD BUZZ
Reaching new heights, breaking new ground, blazing new trails Economic development continues to bloom in beautiful Charlotte County. In this issue of EDP Business Brief, you’ll learn how Punta Gorda Airport continues to reach new heights. You can read about a company that just broke ground here. And how a new grant from the state of Florida will help Charlotte County blaze extraordinary new trails in workforce development. Sign up for the EDP Newsletter Here. Return to PGD BUZZ
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News Release provided by Allegiant: PUNTA GORDA, Fla. Nov. 14, 2018 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) this week begins new service to Fort Myers / Punta Gorda from three new cities: Appleton, Wisconsin; Omaha, Nebraska and Syracuse, New York. To celebrate, the company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares on the new routes for as low as $68.* “We’re thrilled to continue our growth in southwest Florida via Punta Gorda Airport,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant vice president of planning and revenue. “We’ve seen great travel demand for the area, and we’re happy to [...]
PGD's September 2018 passenger numbers are in! View the pdf file and other statistics. Return to PGD BUZZ
PGD's September 2018 passenger numbers are in! View the pdf file and other statistics. Return to PGD BUZZ
Column by Punta Gorda Airport CEO James W. Parish, P.E. CHARLOTTE SUN (July 23, 2018) – Record- breaking passenger numbers. New air service destinations. Streamlined roadway connections to U.S. 17. People are talking about Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), what it means to us now and what it means for our community’s future. PGD’s mission is simple: serving the community and business through aviation. We’re home to 400 general aviation aircraft, flight schools and dozens of aviation and non-aviation businesses. PGD is run by a 85-person staff and governed by the Charlotte County Airport Authority — a non-taxing entity overseen by five [...]
