Easy check in, easy parking. Baggage claim takes a little time but not terrible wait.

Please fly out of fort Myers if at all possible. The lady working on 6/6 for the allegiant checking line was horrendous and was so rude that it had my 11 year old in tears. I don't know how else to describe her except that she's a pale red headed long haired woman with foundation that doesn't match her skin. She should really consider a job that doesn't rely on someone being a decent human being in customer service. I will never fly allegiant or fly out of Punta gorda ever again and that's a shame because we are in and out of the area a lot of times per year with our kids to visit my parents and vice versa. We were with my kids and my parents, my husband and elderly father were searched extremely intrusively in my opinion. To top it off, the gate employee was so rude. It was truly start to finish an awful awful experience and I will to spread the word to all my friends and family so they will not be subjected to their awful customer service. read more

Tell me why my best friend just wants to go home to Florida and ALLLLL of a sudden you guys decided to cancel the rental car because her flight was delayed. It was not her fault that her flight was delayed, so what kind of audacity do you have to cancel on her like that. Now she has no way home and it's all YOUR fault. Sigh. read more

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Terrible! Plane landed on time. Didn't disembark for an hour. Waited 1hour and 45 minutes for luggage. No excuses for landing on time and being forced to wait that long. Will never use this airport again. No updates while waiting just forced to wait without explanation. read more

Rain caused a landed plane to sit on the tarmac 2 hours. Small airport with not enough resources read more

The cutest and quaintest little airport with barely any space for anything and shortest little security lines. Came across this airport when booking with allegiant airlines and let me tell you it was pretty easy breezy. There are only like three gates and one coffee shop. Everyone relax, there is a bar :-) Pro tip: I wouldn't come here to lounge or relax too much since you'd have a lot of waiting around to do with nothing really to look at besides maybe your laptop. The fun part is you can take a cocktail to your gate and drink it there, why not right? Bottom line it's an easy airport to fly out of or into and it's only like 10 minutes away from the Sunseeker Resort you should definitely check it out ! read more

Decent airport but flight going to New York was a bit hectic as too many flights were going out at the same time. Service was okay but not a huge fan of Allegiant airlines read more

Worst airport experience. We arrived 2 hours and 15 minutes prior to departure. The line was down the hallway. Passengers whose planes were due to depart, were called out of line so they could be moved through so they wouldn't miss the flight. As we approached the front of the line, passengers for our flight were then called out of line to be moved through and we ended up at the back of that line. It was so unorganized. Would have made more sense to show up 30 minutes before the flight. read more

One of the worst airports I've ever been to. Severely understaffed ticketing line. Security flagged my bag because it contained baby wipes. We barely made our flight even though we got there hours early. read more

First time here, the experience was good, walk in & go left & go thru TSA, walk in & turn right & go to counter. 6 gates, no confusion. I had an egg sandwich at the one & only restaurant which was a complete waste of $$, also got a coffee which was horribly watered down, outside that , when time to board they call what zone you're in, you walk outside & board like you're in the 1950's. Be aware if it's raining, you're getting wet if you don't have an umbrella etc. read more

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Worst airport experience ever! Disorganized, overcrowded, no AC, and rude gate agents. Will never fly through here again.

This small regional Florida airport provides non-stop flights to 50 destinations via Allegiant Air at a more reasonable cost than other airlines. It is a popular airport for those reasons. It is located between Sarasota and Ft. Myers off I-75 in Punta Gorda. They have 1 terminal with 6 gates. You have to walk on the tarmac to board the plane. If it rains, you will get wet. The only reason I was there was to drop off a friend who needed to get to Orlando quickly for a family emergency from Sarasota. It was dark, and we were in a rush. I doubt that we would ever use this airport in our travels because we need an international airport normally for our travels. For a short flight around Florida, it could be very useful, though. read more

Flight was over two hours late. Very long walk outside from the plane into the airpot. I felt sorry for older passengers who had trouble walking and carrying their carryon bags. It took around 50 minutes for luggage to come from the plane into the airport. Airport cannot handle a crowd of passengers. There's not enough seats for everyone waiting for their luggage. read more

I had never experienced an airport like this before, but it was quick and painless. They are strict about you checking your bags two hours or less before takeoff. After checking our bags though, everything went smoothly. Security can take a bit if they have only one desk open. Those with TSA Pre-check can skip the line, which delays the main line. They have a "snack bar" outside the gates which has drink and snack vending machines. There is a convenience shop and bar inside the gates. The first hour of parking is free. It's a dollar for every hour after that. You do walk outside on the tarmac to board the plane. As mentioned by another Yelper, nothing is covered. Thankfully, we had a nice day or we would've been delayed even further. read more

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With a hip implant I have to go through the large full body scanner. It will alarm if you have a hip implant. I told them that's why I have to go through. It showed where the metal was in my body and I was still subject to basically a sexual assault full groping fingers in my vagina and asshole. Absolutely uncalled for when someone has a hip implant which is a common item. Yes I alarmed. I told you it was a new implant. The sexual assault was so aggressive it was painful to my new hip implant and I basically was in tears afterwards. They did offer private screening but had I known how aggressive and painful and the amount of insertion into my vagina and ass it was going to be, I would definitely request private screening. I don't want to be touched. As a sexual assault victim it is traumatizing. I would rather remove all clothing and not be touched than endure your fingers up my vagina and asshole. The squeezing on my thigh and hip with a recent surgery was painful and the entire experience was absolutely ridiculous. Figure it out. If someone had an implant and lets you know, you should not be subjected to a sexual assault when flying. I cannot call it anything other than that. This was NOT a pat down. These were strong probing fingers into private areas because of a medical implant and was beyond necessary. Do better. I will be traumatized for weeks from this. read more

Easy parking and check-in. Great airport to get to those places not serviced by RSW. Painless

Unorganized Mess!! We could've got there 20 minutes before our flight departure because all they do is call people out of line to come to the front if they are the next plane to depart. Whats the point of a line???? Rewarding people for being late???? woo great job. Staff was rude, loud, and yelling for no reason. Prices for snacks and drinks by the gates were absolutely ridiculous!! This airport needs to figure it out especially the Baggage Check in line situation because it's out of hand and beyond unfair to the people that get there early. How can you be this bad and unorganized when you are this small of an airport?? Unreal!!! read more

I love me a super simple and small airport (I'll acknowledge that they can have many drawbacks- especially if shit hits the fan with your flight). The ease of a simple ground transportation pickup at arrivals, exiting your plane and being so close to the parking lot, family restrooms and a borrow a book program are just a few of the reasons I appreciate this small regional airport. It's also hard to beat direct flights to Indy. For those who check luggage, this process is also super efficient given how few flights are flying through the airport. Overall, a simple and positive experience that I'm especially grateful for with a baby in tow. read more

Get some jetways and rampers that don't mind getting wet. Never again PDG. We've been sitting for one hour on the taxiway with no precipitation, but rain clouds approximately 10 miles NE (radar) What a pathetic excuse for an operation. DO NOT FLY HERE IN THE SUMMERTIME read more

Run a shuttle to the Red lot instead of making people walk half mile dragging luggage

Horrible tsa experience. It's not safe. Someone could go to the side and get through. Very little charging areas. They don't manage gate campers. N(o food and drinks were warm. You have to board from the tarmac. Never again. read more

Small airport located in Punta Gorda. with not having to deal with the chaos and craziness of Tampa international airport, or even Fort Myers airport, this airport is great. Only two airlines fly into this airport, which are Allegiant and Sun Country. Their schedules are limited, and may only fly to destinations 2 to 3 times a week. you board the airplane outside on the ramp and go upstairs to board the airplane. The staff were very friendly and there are two stores to choose from to find some food. Overall great little airport and highly recommend using! read more

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Waiting to check out bags for our flight plenty of time in advance, and the lady at the counter was allowing people to cut the line based on which flight they were on. If someone doesn't get to the airport in adequate time for their flight, that shouldn't be everyone else (who got there on time)'s fault. The only had one person working the counter so it took forever. Probably won't fly through this airport again. We were priority and it still took an hour just to check two bags. read more

my shot of espresso was literally in a cheap dentist cup and $5. Not even what I ordered but anyway.. went to get a granola bar and yup another $5. Sooooo dumb and they were very rude about it?? its JUST a granola bar man. THEN the boarding lady was rude about my bags. Like just tell me if i need to stack my bags dont YELL at me?? Im a 20 year old girl and I didnt even say a word whyyyy are you being mean?! Shout out to the lovely girl who patted me down she was lovely :) read more

Punta Gorda Airport - PGD - my espresso cup and the granola bar, i crushed it though not the employee btw. $10 for this is a STEAL - Airports Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

Air travel has changed since 9/11 and in 2020. Depending on why I'm traveling or where I'm traveling to will determine what I find value in. If I'm traveling by myself, all I need is simplicity and won't need much from an airport. If you are flying to the Greater Tampa or Ft Myers area which includes St. Pete, Bradenton and Sarasota, flying in and out of Punta Gorda is a great option based on your carrier of course. Those looking for budget carriers then PGD and Sarasota airports will be those. Just get me where I need to go and do so with perhaps limited benefits but with efficiency. Traveling in and out of Tampa airport you need to arrive 1-2 hours before departure at the minimum just to get through security. PGD, I have been able to get through security between 5-15 minutes on average and the last time there wasn't anyone in line. Limited options for food but again, if you are looking at a brief wait for security, you don't need to sit around the airport but rather spend your valuable time at the pool, beach or wherever other than the airport. Navigating in and out via car is easy enough. read more

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We have flown into and out of this airport for years, and always had a good experience until now. Staff was abrasive, did not smile when interacting with patrons and a gate attendant, just before boarding, decided to make us and others check carry ons that we have flown with prior and got through security with. read more

Watched the airport take away my Clarins face wash and renew contact lenses solution because was too big. Didn't have a problem on the way down. I asked to transfer to smaller containers that I had with and was told no. Gentleman was kind about it, Supervisor (woman)was not nice and very condescending. read more

Airport needs to install a shower room. Parked a 1/2 mile away and had to walk in 97* weather. Now I need a shower.

Easy in and easy out airport. As a professional chauffeur, small regional airports are rated by me on the ease on which my I can pick up and drop off passengers. My only complaint is that it is a long ride from the Tampa/St Pete area where I live. read more

Well-run and very clean regional airport just 25 minutes to Fort Myers and Punta Gorda . According to TSA, they were managing 1800 passengers and less than two hours. (Efficiently an with smiles on their faces). As a frequent traveler, I recommend the Punta Gorda airport and allegiant if you are on a budget. TIP for FOOD:One main "cafe/gift shop/ bar" plus a snack shop near gates 1 and 2. TIP: bring your own snacks/food. The staff is very friendly. read more

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I didn't do much other than land in the plane here, walk down the manual walk from the plane to the ground and walk through the airport, but it looked clean and I didn't see anything wrong. I am sure if I don't drive my next trip I will be flying in here again. read more

Only a little over an hour to get here and lots of direct flights. Airport is efficient and not usually too busy. read more

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Punta Gorda Airport is the worst airport we frequent, and we wouldn't fly into or out of that airport at all were it not for the convenient location to our Florida house. The worst part about this airport are the ticket agents. They are absolutely stringent about their little rules -- and woefully inconsistent! They love throwing out their little "only one personal item" when you have a purse the size of playing card and say a backpack. They also just make up rules. For example, they told my husband, an Air Force veteran who served over 26 years, that our 4-year-old have to have an ID in order to have the free bag check. Yes, that's right, an ID for a four-year-old. He explained to the know-it-all agent that military children can't get IDs until age 10 unless they are flying overseas. But, in spite of that, we had to pay $75 for a bag, take that bag through security, only to have them remove & throw away our brand-new $40 sea salt body scrub. Every agent there seems to just be looking for an excuse to charge you money. I would highly recommend flying elsewhere in Florida if you can. read more

So quick and easy to use. Whether I'm flying or just picking up or dropping off travelers, it's the best there is. It's limited to Allegiant flights only, as long as you have access to an airport that flies Allegiant then is the best option. read more

Allegiant is the only airline that flies in and out of this airport. I'm not a big fan of them since I've had 4 trips so far and they speak to customers abruptly. Flights are ok but they nickel and dime you for everything. You have to order and pay for snacks on the app before boarding. We were unfortunate enough to get the same Allegiant crew flying in and out of Punta Gorda Airport and they were aggressive and harsh when communicating with passengers, especially the short, older, female flight attendant. TSA precheck means nothing here. I had to remove belt, watch, other jewelry, and two different employees complained very loudly that I still had on shoes. All while I'm holding the card they gave me stating I didn't have to remove shoes. You will walk outside to the tarmac in order to board the plane and get off too. There are no ramps to protect you from the weather here. It's pretty obNo one here likes their job much. I would rather drive to Ft. Myers and fly Southwest. read more

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Not a bad experience once we first arrived and got our boarding passes but checked through security the place is a nightmare. Never again. From now on we'll go down to Fort Myers or up to Sarasota. read more

when we landed at Punta Gorda airport late at night and had issues with transportation the gentleman name Will was very helpful and actually stayed with us until transportation came which was over an hour and half. It was 1:00am when they picked us up from the airport. Overall everyone was friendly when we returned e few days after. We certainly recommend Punta Gorda AirPort read more

God forbid there is a storm (which happens often in Florida). They will not board or exit any aircraft when there is lightning. There is no covered exit ramps, so be aware, you are gambling on what time you need to leave/arrive. Alligent should have purchased a few covered exit/boarding ramps before spending $300 million on a new VIP Florida resort. read more

The airport is convenient when traveling from Flint, MI to Punta Gorda, but this airport needs to get indoor/covered passenger boarding. Since passengers have to walk out to the plane without coverings, there is normally a delay due to lightning, especially in the summer months when it storms almost daily. It's frustrating to land then have to stay on the airplane because of a storm. read more

My boyfriend and I flew Allegiant into and out of Punta Gorda Airport to visit family in Fort Myers, Florida. Despite the airport being pretty busy, we made it through security relatively quickly. There was not much for a food selection inside the airport. Also, seating was hard to find when we were at the gate waiting for our flight. Overall, a good average airport experience. read more