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Airports


Charlotte County Airport

28000 A-1 Airport Road

Punta Gorda, FL  33982

(941) 639-1101

 

The Charlotte County Airport is one of the most modern general aviation airports in Southwest Florida and is conveniently located near I-75. There are two lighted runways, one 6,500 foot and one 5,000 foot runway, navigational aids and a self fueling facility.

The Airport can accommodate various aircraft including larger corporate jets. There are several aircraft maintenance facilities on the field along with a restaurant, flight schools and an avionics dealer. Rental cars are available to the flying public.

At the airport there are T-hangars available for rent. The Charlotte County Airport is host to the annual Florida International Air Show, a large regional event that draws thousands of spectators from throughout Southwest Florida.

Commercial flight service:                                          
Direct Air non-stop flights to Worcester, MA, Niagara Falls, NY, Plattsburg, NY, Toledo, OH, Allentown, PA, Chicago/Rockford, IL, Springfield/Central, IL, Kalamazoo, MI.

Allegiant Air non-stop flights to Knoxville, TN, Greenville-Spartanburg, SC.

 

Orlando International Airport

(407) 825-2001

One Airport Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32827-4399
 

Orlando International Airport, the largest passenger airport in Florida, is served by more than 50 airlines providing scheduled non-stop service to over 100 cities worldwide, including 84 U.S. and 17 international destinations.

 

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

(941) FLY-2-SRQ    (941-359-2777)

6000 Airport Circle

Sarasota, FL  34243

 

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is a full service international airport with direct service to 23 destinations in the USA and Canada on most major airlines.

 

Southwest Florida International Airport

(239) 590-4800

11000 Terminal Access Road Suite 8671

Fort Myers, FL  33913-8213

 

Southwest Florida International Airport ranks among the top 50 U.S. airports for passenger traffic and enjoys service from more than 20 airline partners providing nonstop flights to popular destinations throughout the U.S., Canada and Germany. RSW served more than 8 million passengers in 2007 and offers all the conveniences that can be expected for a hassle-free and enjoyable customer experience..

 

Tampa International Airport

4100 George J. Bean Parkway

Tampa, FL  33607

(813) 870-8700

Tampa International Airport has 24 airlines serving domestic and international passengers.

 
 

Bus Service

Greyhound

 

Port Charlotte Station:
2 STAR ENT-KINGS SHELL                  
900 Kings Highway
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
(941) 627-5836

 

Punta Gorda Station:
26505 N Jones Loop Road
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 875-2781

 
Dial-A-Ride
(941) 575-4000
Dial-A-Ride is a program that provides high quality, low cost curb-to-curb public bus service that is safe, convenient, and accessible to all residents. 
 
 
Rail

Seminole Gulf Railway is the premier provider of integrated freight transportation and logistics in SW Florida since 1987, operating 115 miles of track in Manatee, Sarasota, Desoto, Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties.

 

The Freight Switching in Punta Gorda (no passenger service) runs between Arcadia in DeSoto County to Vanderbilt Beach in Collier County.  Passenger excursions are from Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Punta Gorda and Arcadia.

 
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18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 502 • Port Charlotte, FL 33948 • (941) 627-3023 • FAX (941) 627-6314

Charlotte County Economic Development Office

18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 502

Port Charlotte, FL  33948

(941) 627-3023 ● (800) 729-5836

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