Punta Gorda Airport is seeking bids for a public full-service restaurant, bar and caterer at the PGD Air Center.

Partial buildout of the restaurant space has already been completed, including $400,000 invested in framing, natural gas line, rough electrical and plumbing, lighting and various kitchen equipment, including a pizza oven. PGD is offering $200,000 operator reimbursement once buildout is completed and a certificate of occupancy is issued.

The 2,853-square-foot space features wall-to-wall windows with views of runways, aircraft parking and aviation activity. The dining area can be combined with an adjacent 534-square-foot rentable events room to open the entire window-front space for larger events.

The Air Center is a 13,500-square-foot facility with a lobby, conference room, events room, leased offices/flight schools, pilot lounge and staff who provide private aircraft fueling, tie-down and ground-handling services. In 2023, PGD had 103,252 takeoffs and landings, nearly half of which utilized the Air Center’s facilities and amenities, including its 500,000-square-foot ramp and self-serve fuel facility.

Proposals are due by 2 p.m. Jan. 29, 2025.