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Port Charlotte, Florida

Port Charlotte is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. The population was 60,625 at the 2020 census, up from 54,392 at the 2010 census.

Type CityPopulation 60,625

Why go

  • Census-designated place in Florida, United States.
  • Served by Arcadia Municipal Airport.

History

Port Charlotte is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. The population was 60,625 at the 2020 census, up from 54,392 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Sarasota metropolitan area.

Airports

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) 7.5 mi to the centre
28000 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Allegiant Air) · direct flights to 18 destinations incl. Allentown, Asheville, Cedar Rapids, Cincinnati, Des Moines… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 18 direct destinations

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Venice Municipal Airport (VNC) 23 mi to the centre
Venice, FL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lake Suzy Estates Airport 4.2 mi to the centre
Port Charlotte, FL, US
Outdoor
Hennessy Airport 15 mi to the centre
Arcadia, FL, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Arcadia Municipal Airport; 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Port Charlotte, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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