Punta Gorda Airport

I realize this may be a subcontractor issue but since it is at this airport they get the rating.
Smaller regional airport, easy to get to, friendly staff. The car rental return is a bit sign deficient
Leaving you guessing as to if you are doing the correct thing.
Also we arrived early and I watched as 3 different gates at Allegiant give their passengers the bums rush to get on the aircraft. One passenger exclaimed as she rushed by, I thought the plane left at 6:50… It was 6:15 and they were telling them the doors were closing.
Our flight did the same thing.
Not really making the flying experience a joy people…

I called to see if they have a restaurant here? Answer– yes it’s pretty good! I answer excellent. Most people’s pretty good is usually pretty bad to me BUT really I mean really!!! It’s that bad!

Airport is definitely a work in progress. It’s convenient to get in and out of with great direct connections but waiting over an hour to get your baggage with a total of two planes to handle is not acceptable. Hopefully they can get their act together.

This is a quick regional airport. This was my first time at this airport, and it was a pleasant experience. The airport serves one airline: Allegiant Air. There are a few check-​in desks, a small security station (just metal detectors), bag claim, a few gates, restrooms, and one restaurant that another Unilocaler accurately classified as a concession stand given the lack of food selection. There are also lots of signs outside the terminal directing you to the proper locations.
When I landed, I had the option to disembark the plane from the front or the rear, which was nice because I hate standing around (or squatting because I am really tall) after the plane lands. Instead of waiting for my checked bag, I decided to get my rental car first, which worked really well! The rental car building is outside of the terminal and about half a block north. When I arrived, there was no wait. The gal said I was lucky because there can be long waits like half an hour to an hour depending on the influx of people landing. She recommended that I call the local car rental phone number once I land and «pre-​print» my information with her over the phone to avoid the lines!
When I returned to the airport, it was also an easy experience. Dropping the car rental off was easy. I went to the return location, and there were a few gentlemen waiting for me. They checked out the car and fuel, gave me a receipt, and I was on my way! Getting through security was easy. Very short line and no hassles. The security staff were not too friendly, but I didn’t mind. At least they were not jerks! Boarding the plane was the same as landing; front or rear of the plane are both accessible.
Overall, an easy airport to land and take-​off.

I use this airport all of the time. I like the convenience since it is right by my house. My issues… the plane is never on time. Literally never. There’s always a problem. Either the plane coming in is late or the plane has to refuel. Or of course, something else. It is very annoying.
The airport is small, which is fine with me, but for how small it is, it should be air conditioned, fairly well. It isn’t. Ever. & this is FL. FL is hot in the summer, doesn’t everyone know this?
The staff is usually nice but can be a little impatient sometimes. Especially when you’re asking a normal question about a normal thing. Hint: don’t ask questions.
My last complaint is the fact that when I come into town and I’m headed out of the plane and into the parking lot, I can’t seem to weave my way out of the building. There is no sense of organization. The people who are waiting for their friends and family to get off of the plane are standing literally everywhere and have nowhere to go, so they don’t move. I can honestly say that that is the most annoying issue. I just got off of a two hour plus plane ride. I want to go home. Get out of my way. Apparently though, there’s no space to go to and essentially, they don’t care.
C– for this airport. Airports need air conditioning, the planes need to be on time, and there needs to be some organization in the waiting/​baggage claim area.

This airport serves one airline — Allegiant Air. When you walk in, it is basically one room with the ticketing agent on one side, a security station in the middle, and the 2 gates on the other side. Inside the gate there is something that resembles a tiny convenience store with food, and once you leave the gate, there is only one food option: a vending machine. The rental cars are just a few minutes’ walk in the blazing sun from the «terminal» and there wasn’t much of a wait when I got there. The rental car agent told me they are lucky to rent 30 cars in a weekend if that gives you an idea for how small this operation is. It’s not much but for the cost of your ticket, you shouldn’t expect more. And on the plus side, they board and deplane from the front and the back of the airplane — a model of efficiency that I’d love to see carry over to other airlines/​airports!

Don’t count on eating at the airport unless you want to eat from the vending machine.

back again in 2015 and same great service for our Merlin N307PA. Rental cars all as requested. Great service from entire staff again. Nice lobby and internet for all pax and crew needs.

Quick lines through security. No need to be here more than an hour before your flight. Only 5 gates and one tiny concession stand. Nothing fancy to sit and wait here for. Courteous staff.

arrive early fast check in, clean and organized

Poorly run for a regional Airport.

So small & easy to navigate. Plus, it’s great to be able to wait in the fresh warm air while the luggage comes out!