Welcome to Punta Gorda Airport – Your Gateway to Southwest Florida
PGD is off I-75 on Florida’s southwest coast between Sarasota and Ft. Myers, just minutes from Charlotte Harbor. Sun Country and Allegiant provide low-cost, nonstop air service to more than 50 destinations. Owned and operated by the Charlotte County Airport Authority, PGD is an important transportation and economic asset for the region, providing hundreds of onsite jobs, space for business and aviation tenants, and more than $1.7 billion in total economic output.
Airport Info
Driving & Directions
From I-75
- From the south, take exit 161 and turn right on Jones Loop Road, then turn left onto Piper Road. Follow Piper Road for 1.3 miles, then turn right into the main entrance on Viking Avenue.
- From the north, take exit 164 and turn right onto US 17, then turn right onto Piper Road. Follow Piper Road for 2.3 miles, then turn left into the main entrance on Viking Avenue.
FROM US 41/TAMIAMI TRAIL
From US 41, turn onto Airport Road and follow for 3.2 miles. Make a right on Piper Road, and then turn left into the main entrance on Viking Avenue.
From US 17
From US 17, turn south onto Piper Road. Follow Piper Road for 2.3 miles, and then turn left into the main entrance on Viking Avenue.
PGD Buzz
Airport Celebrates CTC’s New Aviation Training Facility
Punta Gorda, FL – March 24, 2026 – Charlotte Technical College (CTC), in partnership with the Charlotte County Airport Authority (Authority), Charlotte County Public Schools (CCPS) and key community stakeholders, celebrated a monumental milestone with the ribbon...
Travel Tip: Arrive at Least 2 Hours Early
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
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