Traffic Advisory – Golf Course Boulevard Closures

2021-04-15T15:05:13-04:00

Closure Between Henry and Challenger Punta Gorda, Fla. (April 15, 2021) – The portion of Golf Course Boulevard between Henry Street and Challenger Boulevard is scheduled for the following closures: Single southbound lane closure on April 20 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on April 21 Entire road closure (both lanes) April 26 through June 4 This temporary closure is required for the construction of Punta Gorda Airport’s new General Aviation Center. Detour signs will instruct drivers to use Piper Road as an alternate route for traveling to and from Punta Gorda Airport. Advanced warning signs and flaggers will be [...]

Traffic Advisory – Golf Course Boulevard Closures2021-04-15T15:05:13-04:00

Don’t Feed Wildlife

2021-04-14T11:19:44-04:00

PRINTABLE FLYER Help us keep aircraft safe by not attracting wildlife to PGD. Do not encourage wildlife by feeding or leaving food for them. Bird strikes can cause significant damage to aircraft and lead to life-threatening incidents. In fact, feeding wildlife is illegal in Florida. Learn more about Punt Gorda Airport's (PGD) Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and how you can help. DID YOU KNOW? Birds gathering near or on airports can become victims of bird-aircraft collisions, potentially causing flight delays, damage to aircraft, and loss of human life. According to the FAA, wildlife-aircraft strikes have resulted in the [...]

Don’t Feed Wildlife2021-04-14T11:19:44-04:00

Airport Authority Launches Interactive Map

2021-03-09T09:37:04-05:00

GIS Parcel Viewer Shows Land Available for Lease Punta Gorda, FL (March 8, 2021) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) has launched an interactive map for PGD AviEx to help streamline commercial and aviation development on airport land. The interactive GIS map was developed to help businesses identify parcels at Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) most suitable for their development needs. All of the parcels available for lease, whether airside or landside, are in the Interstate Airport Park and enjoy business-friendly ECAP zoning guidelines. “We are excited to launch this interactive tool to help planners, developers and investors who are considering a Southwest Florida [...]

Airport Authority Launches Interactive Map2021-03-09T09:37:04-05:00

“View from the Tower” Now Online

2021-03-01T12:06:50-05:00

2020 Annual Summary While 2020 has been a challenging year, PGD has forged ahead with airport improvements and passenger enhancements. Be sure to check out our interactive PDF for a high-level summary of last year's operations, projects, finances, marketing and future developments – complete with photos, graphics and links for those that want to take a deeper dive. We appreciate all our airport stakeholders' continued engagement and support of our mission; serving the community and business through aviation. Return to PGD BUZZ

“View from the Tower” Now Online2021-03-01T12:06:50-05:00

Snack Shack Now Open!

2021-02-10T14:35:22-05:00

Self-Serve Fresh & Frozen Food Vending Options Expanded Punta Gorda, FL (Feb. 10 2021) – The Snack Shack, a new public, self-serve vending and seating space, has opened just south of the Bailey Terminal at Punta Gorda Airport. The Snack Shack offers fresh and frozen vending options for travelers including ice cream, traditional snacks, cold beverages, hot brewed coffee blends, hot chocolate and tea. Fresh options like sliced apples, string cheese, lunchables and avocado toast are also available. An onsite microwave is a convenient way to heat up hot pockets, sausage and egg biscuits, cheeseburgers, and chicken sandwiches stocked for [...]

Snack Shack Now Open!2021-02-10T14:35:22-05:00

January & February Aviation Mechanics Info Sessions

2021-01-25T14:00:09-05:00

Find out how to fuel your career in aviation mechanics! Join Charlotte Technical College in their Auditorium, 6-7 p.m.: ⭐Parent/Guardian & HS Juniors: Tues 1/26, Weds 1/27, Weds 2/10 ⭐Graduating Seniors: Tues 2/16 ⭐Post-Grad Students (Parents welcome): Tues 2/23 Fill out this short form to learn more! Charlotte Technical College 18150 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 Office: 941-255-7500 Ext. 114 Debbie.Ederer@yourcharlotteschools.net Return to PGD BUZZ

January & February Aviation Mechanics Info Sessions2021-01-25T14:00:09-05:00

Runway Construction Updates

2020-12-30T16:48:50-05:00

Runway 15-33 Rehabilitation and Extension This project consisted of constructing a 593-foot extension on the south end of Runway 15-33 (increasing the length to 6,281 feet) and rehabilitating the existing runway pavement. This portion of the project was completed in October 2020. In addition, Woodlawn Drive is being realigned to be outside the limits of the new Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) on the south end of Runway 33 once it is extended to the south. Runway 4-22 Rehabilitation This project will include the rehabilitation, not the extension, of Runway 4-22, which is 7,192 feet long. PROJECT INFORMATION  STUDIES, REPORTS & MAPS [...]

Runway Construction Updates2020-12-30T16:48:50-05:00
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