6 new gates open at Punta Gorda Airport, more expansion still on the way

A new set of departure gates is now open at the Punta Gorda Airport in a milestone moment for the Bailey Terminal Expansion project. On Thursday, the Punta Gorda Airport announced that departure gates 7-12 are now open and welcoming passengers. The new gates are part of the ongoing Bailey Terminal Expansion at PGD, which aims to make the travel experience more comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable. Some of the new amenities at the gates include spacious new restrooms, large windows to provide natural light, new family-friendly amenities including a mother's room, and moving the aircraft closer to the departure gates. The expansion project is still underway, and construction continues on gates 5 and 6. The project is also expected to bring a Wolfgang Puck restaurant, a new TSA checkpoint, and more to the airport. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV