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PGD Awarded $6 Million Federal Grant

Saturday, November 23

PUNTA GORDA, FL (Nov. 22, 2019) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority will be receiving $6 million in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for construction of a new general aviation (GA)... Read More.

Honor Flights to Leave from PGD Starting in 2020

Wednesday, September 25

Charlotte County veterans have been honored over the years, taking part in Southwest Florida honor flights. Now, they’ll be able to leave without having to travel too far. Starting next year, honor flights will... Read More.

Allegiant Launches 5 New Destinations From PGD

Tuesday, August 13

Allegiant Air announced five new routes from Punta Gorda Airport yesterday morning. Travelers will now be able to get seasonal service to Elmira, NY, Charleston SC, Memphis, Norfolk, and Sioux Falls, SD. All of... Read More.

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Two Groups Battling Over Space at PGD, County Officials Claim

Tuesday, May 21

Officials in Charlotte County say a pair of aeronautics programs are competing for the space at Punta Gorda Airport that was left behind by Western Michigan University's flight school. Aeroguard Flight Training Center and... Read More.

PGD Sets New Passenger Record in March

Thursday, April 18

Punta Gorda Airport set another new passenger record in March. More than 221,000 passengers flew in and out of the airport, an increase of 15 percent from the same time in 2018. The rapid... Read More.