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Punta Gorda, Florida

Punta Gorda is a city located in Southwest Florida, United States. It is the county seat of Charlotte County.

Type CityPopulation 19,471

Why go

  • City in the United States.
  • Served by Punta Gorda Airport (PGD).

History

Punta Gorda is a city located in Southwest Florida, United States. It is the county seat of Charlotte County. As of the 2020 census, Punta Gorda had a population of 19,471. Punta Gorda is the principal city of the Punta Gorda metropolitan statistical area, part of the North Port-Bradenton Florida combined statistical area.

Airports

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) 3.2 mi to the centre
28000 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Allegiant Air) · direct flights to 18 destinations incl. Allentown, Asheville, Cedar Rapids, Cincinnati, Des Moines… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 18 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Page Field (FMY) 25 mi to the centre
Fort Myers, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Shell Creek Airpark 8.8 mi to the centre
Punta Gorda, FL, US
Outdoor
Adana Airfield 11 mi to the centre
Punta Gorda, FL, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Punta Gorda Airport (PGD); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PGD has direct flights to 18 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Allentown, Asheville, Cedar Rapids, Cincinnati, Des Moines…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Punta Gorda, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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