Punta Gorda Airport (KPGD), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Punta Gorda Airport (KPGD) is a towered, public-use airport in southwest Florida, roughly 39 nautical miles from the metro area it serves. It logged 26,751 total operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 4,938 of those crossings. The field offers three asphalt runways, including a 7,193-foot primary runway capable of handling a wide range of business jet traffic.
Runways
Punta Gorda Airport has three paved runways. The longest, 04/22, is 7,193 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Punta Gorda Airport has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Punta Gorda Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Southwest Florida International (KRSW), 26 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Punta Gorda Airport recorded 4,938 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February, March, April and December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 539 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Punta Gorda Airport averages 25.7 days above 90°F in August and 1.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.5°F, and January the coldest, at 75.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Punta Gorda Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Fort Myers Approach; when Approach is closed, contact Miami ARTCC.
A 24-hour prior permission request is required for aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment.
Runway 09/27 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations with more than 9 passenger seats, or for non-scheduled passenger operations with more than 30 passenger seats. It is restricted to aircraft weighing less than 6,000 pounds.
Pilot-activate REIL on runways 04, 15, 22, and 33, and PAPI on runways 04, 15, 22, and 33 via CTAF. HIRL on runway 04/22 and MIRL on runway 15/33 are preset to low intensity; use CTAF to increase intensity.
The runway 15 approach slope is 48:1 to the displaced threshold.
PCR VALUE: 570/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 100/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 660/F/A/X/T
Fuel is available 24 hours via credit card service.
Rotor-wing fueling is not available at the self-serve fuel facility.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Punta Gorda Airport has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Coral Creek, 14.55 NM west.
Part of the Naples and Fort Myers area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KPGD?
Punta Gorda Airport operates three paved asphalt runways. Runway 04/22 is the longest at 7,193 feet and 150 feet wide, suitable for larger business jets. Runway 15/33 measures 6,286 feet with the same 150-foot width. Runway 09/27 is shorter at 2,636 feet and only 60 feet wide, and it carries restrictions for certain passenger operations. All three surfaces support a range of turbine and piston traffic depending on weight and category.
Is Runway 09/27 open to all aircraft at KPGD?
Runway 09/27 at Punta Gorda Airport has specific limitations. It is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations carrying more than 9 seats, nor for non-scheduled passenger operations exceeding 30 seats. The runway is also restricted to aircraft weighing less than 6,000 pounds. Operators flying larger equipment or higher-capacity passenger flights should plan to use Runway 04/22 or 15/33 instead. These two longer runways carry no comparable weight or seating restriction in the published data.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KPGD?
Punta Gorda Airport does not have customs available onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KRSW, located approximately 26.21 nautical miles away. International arrivals into KPGD should plan their clearance through KRSW or coordinate accordingly before arrival. This distance is a meaningful planning factor for any inbound trip originating outside the United States. Dispatchers should confirm current customs procedures at KRSW ahead of flight planning.
How hot does it get at Punta Gorda Airport in summer?
Punta Gorda Airport sees consistently high temperatures during summer months. July and August both average a maximum of 92.5°F, with August recording an average of 25.7 days above 90°F and July close behind at 25.3 days. June follows with 22.7 days above 90°F and an average high of 91.7°F. Winter months are mild by comparison, with January averaging a high of 75.3°F and up to 1.0 day below freezing. Operators should account for density altitude effects during the warmer months at KPGD.
What fuel is available at KPGD?
Punta Gorda Airport offers 100LL avgas along with Jet A and Jet A+ fuel grades. Fuel is available through a 24-hour credit card service, allowing access outside staffed hours. Note that rotor-wing aircraft are not permitted to use the self-serve fueling option. Operators arriving at KPGD outside normal attendance hours can still rely on the credit card system for fixed-wing fueling needs. The field itself maintains an all-day, every-day attendance schedule.