Boca Grande Pass in Gasparilla Island, Florida.

Private Jet Charter to Boca Grande

Venice and Punta Gorda are the usual jet airports for Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, each about 40 to 45 minutes away.

Get a quote to Boca Grande Venice airport guide

Main airport: VNC / KVNC
Elevation: 18 ft
Longest runway: 13/31 (5,640 ft)
Customs: Confirmed with your quote

Flying Private to Boca Grande

Boca Grande is a quiet, wealthy island town known for its winter homes, historic inn and world-famous tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass.

A private airstrip near Placida, a few minutes from the island, serves some residents with permission. Venice suits light and midsize jets; Punta Gorda’s 7,200-foot runway handles larger aircraft.

Planning a trip? See our private jet fishing trips and private jet snowbird flights guides.

Boca Grande Airports for Private Jets

Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.

VNC

Venice Municipal Airport

KVNC, Venice, FL

Longest runway: 13/31 (5,640 ft)

About 40 minutes to Boca Grande

Venice airport guide

PGD

Punta Gorda Airport

KPGD, Punta Gorda, FL

Longest runway: 04/22 (7,193 ft)

About 5 miles to downtown Punta Gorda and 30 minutes to Boca Grande

Punta Gorda airport guide

Before You Book Boca Grande

The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.

Airport Choice

Venice for light and midsize jets; Punta Gorda for larger jets. We can check whether the private Placida airstrip is an option for you.

Island Access

Gasparilla Island is reached by a causeway with a toll; allow extra time in season.

When Demand Peaks in Boca Grande

Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.

January to April: Peak winter season.
May to July: Tarpon season.

Flight Times and Prices to Boca Grande

Estimated one-way flight times and prices to VNC for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip

From	Distance	Light jet	Midsize jet	Heavy jet
New York (TEB)	1,064 mi	2 hr 45 min$12,100–$17,500	2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500	2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000
Los Angeles (VNY)	2,186 mi	Needs fuel stop	4 hr 35 min$25,000–$31,500	4 hr 20 min$39,500–$60,500
Miami (OPF)	157 mi	45 min$10,900–$15,900	40 min$16,600–$21,500	40 min$36,500–$56,000
Dallas (DAL)	949 mi	2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900	2 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500	2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000
Chicago (MDW)	1,060 mi	2 hr 35 min$11,300–$16,400	2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500	2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000
Houston (HOU)	800 mi	1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900	1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500	1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000
San Francisco (SFO)	2,422 mi	Needs fuel stop	Needs fuel stop	4 hr 45 min$43,500–$66,500
Las Vegas (LAS)	2,013 mi	Needs fuel stop	4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,000	4 hr$36,500–$56,000