Punta Gorda Airport (PGD): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 87% on-time in November 2024 but sank to 72% in August 2024. Across the year it averages 79% against a national 78%, over roughly 20 departures a day to 53 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 79%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 17 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 75%
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Destinations
- 53
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from PGD
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 95% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 82% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.1%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from PGD
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 22 min |
Busiest routes from PGD
Where flights into PGD come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRR (Grand Rapids) → PGD | 349 | 81% | 13 min |
| CVG (Cincinnati) → PGD | 349 | 79% | 18 min |
| FNT (Flint) → PGD | 336 | 76% | 16 min |
| IND (Indianapolis) → PGD | 258 | 73% | 26 min |
| ABE (Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton) → PGD | 244 | 82% | 16 min |
| ATW (Appleton) → PGD | 243 | 83% | 15 min |
| SBN (South Bend) → PGD | 238 | 71% | 27 min |
| PSM (Portsmouth) → PGD | 237 | 80% | 22 min |
What causes delays at PGD
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing PGD.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather19%
Alternative airports near Punta Gorda
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSW — Southwest Florida International Airport | 30 mi | 79% | 18 min |
| SRQ — Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | 48 mi | 81% | 18 min |
| TPA — Tampa International Airport | 80 mi | 78% | 17 min |
| PIE — St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | 81 mi | 78% | 17 min |
| VRB — Vero Beach Regional Airport | 109 mi | 71% | 22 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at PGD?
- 22% of departures from Punta Gorda Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 17 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from PGD?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 95% of the time at PGD, versus 55% around 9 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at PGD?
- In this dataset, August 2024 was the weakest month at PGD, with 72% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at PGD?
- 1.1% of scheduled departures from PGD were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 15,379 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.