Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport – GPT Gulfport
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is a public airport with an airport code of GPT located just about three miles northeast of Gulfport, Mississippi’s central business district. The airport is owned by Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority and serves the greater Gulfport-Biloxi Metropolitan Area. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is part of the National plan of Integrated System and was labeled as primary commercial airport in 2011-2015. The airport has handled 325, 437 domestic passengers in 2014. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport was closed in August 29, 2005 for the repair of the damages caused by Hurricane Katrina and reopened in September 8, 2005 for commercial flights
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Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport has a total area of 1,400 acres with two concrete and asphalt runway. It has a recorded 48, 868 aircraft operations or a daily average of 134 mainly consist of military and general aviation, and was the home of 29 aircraft mostly of single-engine. Six airline companies to seven domestic destinations including Atlanta, Orlando and Dallas are servicing Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Top airport destination in 2018 is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with a total of 132,160 passengers boarded in Delta Airlines.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Hilton Garden Inn is an onsite hotel, which is just five minutes walk to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. It is a convenient choice for anyone who wants a relaxing stay after the flight. Other nearby accommodations include Residence Inn by Marriott and Best Western Seaway Inn.
Keesler Air Force Base is the nearest airport From Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, which is an air force base located in Biloxi City.