Airport

Punta Gorda Airport will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment and/or renewal event at bag claim inside the Bailey Terminal, 28000 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, Nov. 17-20, 2026.

The Sebring Regional Airport’s growth has been phenomenal over the years. Driven largely by flight-training, the small World War II-era airport has reported a 65 percent operational activity increase in just two years ending in 2025. And that figure is only expected to climb.

With Spirit Airlines shuttering operations today, some customers with tickets might not know what their options are for refunds or transferring to other airlines. Several airlines have offered Spirit customers and employees a lifeline.

A financial report on the Okeechobee municipal airport shows better than expected financial gains.

There were 96 flight delays and nine cancellations Saturday and at least 134 flight delays and 15 flight cancellations as of early Sunday evening at Southwest Florida International Airport. The numbers come from the MiseryMap, a listing of delays and cancellations at U.S. airports by FlightAware, a flight tracking service.

The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe. The cuts will start to take effect on Friday. Travelers should check with their airlines to see if their flight has been affected. The airports impacted cover the busiest across the U.S. — including Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco. Multiple airports will be affected in some of the biggest cities, including New York, Houston and Chicago.

Business is booming in Charlotte County. The area recently unveiled that it will be the home of the next Buc-cee’s, a massive gas station and convenience store that has a rabid and loyal fanbase.

According to air traffic control communications, a Boeing 737 reportedly ran off the runway, producing a large amount of smoke.

Many companies are looking to Florida to be the leader in the future of space travel. To meet this growing demand, Charlotte County is looking to expand its educational aerospace program.

An early-morning start for a test of new procedures at Naples Airport was scheduled to avoid conflicts with regular air traffic.