Punta Gorda Airport

KPGD / PGD

Punta Gorda, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
05:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
5 kt
50°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPGD 050553Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP219 T01890183 10256 20189 52003
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
-237 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 249 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPGD 050531Z 0506/0606 08006KT P6SM SKC FM050900 07006KT P6SM SCT005 TEMPO 0510/0513 3SM BR BKN005 FM051400 12012KT P6SM FEW005 SCT250 FM051700 15011KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 FM052000 17009KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB SCT100 BKN250 FM060200 09005KT P6SM SCT040 SCT100 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z FM050900
+3h
VFR 70° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
14:00Z FM051400
+8h
VFR 120° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PGD
04 ✈️
22
09
27
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
6,695 ft 150 ft ASPH-G 29°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
09/27 4,591 ft 150 ft ASP 89°
3.9 kt 3.1 kt
39° angle
15/33 4,743 ft 150 ft ASP 149°
0.8 kt 4.9 kt
99° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPGD

5,005 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.6%
MVFR
7%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
4.2%

Punta Gorda Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 15.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.9%
NE
24.1%
E
17.2%
SE
4.8%
S
5%
SW
5.5%
W
7.1%
NW
6.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.5°C
Range: -2°C to 33°C
-2°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.1%
Fog Frequency: 7.9%

Best Months for VFR

November September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,005 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Punta Gorda Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPGD
IATA Code: PGD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Punta Gorda
Country: US
Latitude: 26.920200°
Longitude: -81.990501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,695 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 4,591 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,743 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Punta Gorda Airport

Overview

Punta Gorda Airport serves southwest Florida as a medium-sized airport located near Charlotte County. Situated at 26 ft mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Punta Gorda region, supporting various general aviation and commercial operations with its three runways totaling over 15,000 feet of total runway length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KPGD are predominantly favorable for flying, with VFR conditions present 85.2% of the time. Prevailing winds from the northeast at an average of 6.9 knots create stable flight environments, with temperature ranges between 2°C and 33°C. Pilots can expect good visibility averaging 9.3 statute miles, though occasional fog occurs in 7.7% of observations.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with varying lengths: Runway 04/22 at 6,695 feet, Runway 09/27 at 4,591 feet, and Runway 15/33 at 4,743 feet. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind conditions ranging from 3.5 to 5.2 knots, providing flexible operational capabilities for different aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

Optimal flying months are September through November, characterized by the most consistent VFR conditions. The northeast prevailing winds (45 degrees) offer predictable approach patterns, with calm conditions occurring 16% of the time. Pilots should anticipate stable approach environments with minimal wind-related complications across all three runways.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.