PGD Air Center

PGD Air Center is a newly constructed, 13,500-square-foot FBO operated by the Charlotte County Airport Authority at Punta Gorda Airport. The facility at 27450 Challenger Boulevard represents a significant upgrade for private aviation in the Charlotte Harbor area of Southwest Florida. The terminal houses FBO operations, a pilot lounge, meeting and event space, office suites, and plans for a future restaurant and bar. The ramp extends across 510,000 square feet, providing ample parking for transient aircraft and accommodating multiple large jets simultaneously. Full-service fueling and ground support are available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with pre-arranged after-hours service for early or late operations. Punta Gorda Airport has grown substantially in recent years, driven partly by Allegiant Air's commercial service and the broader expansion of Charlotte County's population and business community. The airport's position between Fort Myers and Sarasota makes it a practical alternative to the busier FBOs at Southwest Florida International and Sarasota-Bradenton for passengers whose destinations are along the Peace River or in the Charlotte Harbor area. The airport sits about 10 minutes from historic downtown Punta Gorda, with its waterfront restaurants, fishing charters, and the growing CoolToday Park spring training complex. Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island, popular destinations for tarpon fishing and upscale beach retreats, are approximately 30 minutes west. Babcock Ranch, Florida's first solar-powered town, is 20 minutes to the east. The airport's 7,193-foot primary runway handles midsize and super-midsize jets without issue. For passengers visiting Charlotte County or seeking a less congested gateway to Southwest Florida, PGD Air Center offers a modern, well-equipped facility with room to grow.