Why go
- City in Mississippi, United States.
- Served by Poplarville Pearl River County Airport (PCU).
History
Gulfport is a port city in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States, and its co-county seat. It had a population of 72,926 at the 2020 census, making it the second-most populous city in Mississippi after Jackson. The Gulfport–Biloxi metropolitan area had a population of 416,259. Gulfport lies along the Gulf Coast of the United States in southern Mississippi, taking its name from its port on the Gulf Coast on the Mississippi Sound.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, CRJ-700, ERD, ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Charlotte*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- US Airways US (CRJ-700, CRJ, ERD, ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth
- Air France AF (MD-88, CRJ-700, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Poplarville Pearl River County Airport (PCU); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GPT has direct flights to 4 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gulfport, Mississippi. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.