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PGD has the cheapest on-airport parking of any airport in this network at $12/day, and the lots sit close enough that no shuttle is needed. There are no reservations, and traffic grew 18.5% in 2025 — arrive earlier than you think you need to.
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Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is a public airport in Charlotte County, Florida, about 3 miles east of downtown Punta Gorda. It's primarily served by Allegiant Air, offering low-fare nonstop flights to 50+ cities across the US.
PGD has the cheapest on-airport parking in Southwest Florida. Long-term is $12/day and short-term is $24/day, and the first 40 minutes are free in both lots — unusually generous for a curbside pickup. There is no valet, no covered parking, and no advance reservation, so arrive earlier than you think you need to: PGD traffic grew 18.5% in 2025.
Allegiant Air is the primary carrier at PGD, operating nonstop service to over 50 destinations. Sun Country Airlines also offers seasonal service. PGD is one of Allegiant's largest focus cities in the US.
PGD is approximately 25 miles north of Fort Myers, about a 30 minute drive via I-75. If your destination is northern Lee County or Charlotte County, PGD can be more convenient than RSW.
Absolutely. Punta Gorda offers an authentic "Old Florida" experience — a walkable waterfront downtown, world-class fishing, the Peace River for kayaking and fossil hunting, and easy access to Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island. Less crowded and more affordable than Fort Myers and Sarasota.
November through April for the best weather. Tarpon season in Boca Grande runs May through July and draws anglers worldwide. Summer is hot but prices are at their lowest.