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 previous record set in 2024 (1,925,128). The passenger count for December 2025 totaled 239,295, with 112,780 departing passengers and 126,515 arriving passengers.

Air traffic control data shows that the number of takeoffs and landings, including Allegiant flights, GA traffic, and military and air taxi operations, totaled 143,678 in 2025 compared with 142,673 in 2024.

PGD is progressing on a 50,000 square foot expansion of the Bailey Terminal, which is expected to open in 2027 with additional gate space, dining and amenities. Allegiant currently provides low-cost, nonstop roundtrip service to 50-plus destinations from PGD, with Sun Country providing seasonal service to and from Minneapolis.

“With nearly 2.3 million passengers this year, the Bailey Terminal saw record crowds and utilization,” said Airport Authority Chair Robert Hancik. “I want to share my appreciation to our loyal passengers, community leaders and aviators for flying through Punta Gorda Airport as we embark on continued expansion and improvements.”

PGD recently 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 flights, compare prices, and explore rental car and hotel deals all in one place.