Travel Tip: Arrive at Least 2 Hours Early

by flyadmin | Mar 22, 2026 | PGD Buzz, Skywriters, Travel Tips

Arrive Early! Terminal Upgrades in Progress. We recommend you arrive at least 2 hours early for flights, especially if you need to park and check your luggage. CHECK-IN & SCREENING  Here at PGD, we are not experiencing delays related to screening. Punta Gorda...

Punta Gorda Trending as Top Spring Break Destination

by Kaley Miller | Feb 19, 2026 | News, News FlyBy, PGD Buzz, Skywriters

Check out the top 10 trending U.S. destinations for spring break 2026. On Feb. 17, 2026, Google shared the top 10 trending U.S. destinations for spring break 2026. Hilo, Hawaii Asheville, North Carolina Sarasota, Florida Long Beach, California Panama City, Florida...

Allegiant Begins Nonstop Service to Two New Jersey Cities

by Kaley Miller | Feb 13, 2026 | News, News FlyBy, PGD Buzz, Skywriters

News release provided by Allegiant:   Allegiant Begins Nonstop Service from Punta Gorda to Two New Jersey Cities with One-Way Fares as Low as $39* PUNTA GORDA, Fla. Feb. 13, 2026 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) this week begins service from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to two...

Annual Summary Now Online

by Kaley Miller | Feb 10, 2026 | News, News FlyBy, PGD Buzz, Skywriters, Terminal Upgrades

2025 Annual Summary Forward, Focus, Flying Ahead. 2025 was an eventful year for the Charlotte County Airport Authority and Punta Gorda Airport. We had record-breaking passenger numbers and opened a new Rental Car Center, all while progressing on a 50,000 square foot...

PGD Announces Record-breaking Passenger Traffic

by Kaley Miller | Jan 28, 2026 | News, News FlyBy, PGD Buzz, Skywriters, Travel Tips

Punta Gorda Airport Reports 2025 Passenger Totals PUNTA GORDA, FL (Jan. 28, 2026) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) announced that Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) finished 2025 with 2,282,002 passengers, which was an 18.5% increase compared to the...

Punta Gorda Airport Introduces FlyMyAirport

by Kaley Miller | Jan 26, 2026 | News, News FlyBy, PGD Buzz, Skywriters, Travel Tips

PGD Launches New Online Travel Planning Feature PUNTA GORDA, FL (Jan. 26, 2026) – Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) has launched a new online feature, FlyMyAirport™, that allows passengers to plan and book their flights from www.FlyPGD.com. Passengers can use it to search for...