Gulfport - Biloxi airport (GPT)

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (IATA code: GPT) serves the Mississippi Gulf Coast region with scheduled commercial flights and charter services to major destinations across the United States.

Official Website: flygpt.com

Phone: +1 228-863-5951 / Toll-Free: 1-866-4GPTBLX (1-866-447-8259)

Terminals

The airport features a single two-story passenger terminal. The ground floor houses arrivals, baggage claim, and rental car counters, while the upper level contains airline check-in desks, the TSA security checkpoint, and passenger boarding gates (arranged into Concourses A and B across 5 gates). Due to its compact layout, all navigation is easily completed on foot within minutes. The terminal does not operate 24 hours continuously: it opens daily 2 hours prior to the first scheduled commercial departure and closes following the final arrival of the day.

Annual Passenger Traffic (2025): 868,419 passengers.

Information Desks

A Visitor Information Center staffed by airport volunteer ambassadors is available in the terminal.

 Location

The airport is located 4 miles (6 km) northeast of the central business district of Gulfport, in Harrison County, Mississippi, and roughly 12 miles (20 km) west of Biloxi.

What services does Gulfport - Biloxi airport (GPT) offer?

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport provides essential services and passenger amenities throughout the terminal facility:

Finance and Connectivity

• ATMs: Cash machines accepting all major bank cards are available in the terminal.
• Wi-Fi Internet: Complimentary wireless internet access is provided throughout all public and post-security areas.
• Computer Workstations: Work desks equipped with internet access are available for business travelers.

Dining

Food and beverage options are located both pre-security and airside, including Chandeleur Island Brewing Company, Sonic, and the Coffee Connection cafe.

Retail

Faber News & Gifts provides magazines, books, newspapers, travel snacks, regional gifts, and apparel. The airport does not feature duty-free stores.

Luggage Services

• Baggage Carts: Smarte Cartes are available for rent in the baggage claim hall.
• Skycaps: Curbside baggage handling and assistance are available along departures and in baggage claim.
• Luggage Storage: Due to TSA security regulations, left-luggage lockers and storage facilities are not available.

Additional Services

• USO Military Lounge: Located on the 2nd floor, the USO Gulf Coast Center offers a comfortable lounge, complimentary refreshments, Wi-Fi, and entertainment exclusively for active-duty U.S. military personnel and their dependent families.
• Smoking Room: A dedicated, ventilated filtered smoking lounge is located post-security.
• Travel Credential Services: An enrollment center for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, alongside a Mississippi DPS driver's license renewal kiosk.
• Lost and Found: Administered by the airport operations and public safety office via the main airport telephone (+1 228-863-5951).

Accommodation near Gulfport - Biloxi airport (GPT)

The airport property features two on-site hotels providing maximum convenience for travelers with early departures or delayed arrivals:

On-Airport Property Accommodations

• Hilton Garden Inn Gulfport Airport: Located at 14100 Airport Road, approximately 400 meters from the passenger terminal.
• Residence Inn by Marriott Gulfport-Biloxi Airport: Located at 14108 Airport Road, approximately 400 meters from the terminal building.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Both on-property hotels offer complimentary shuttle transportation to and from the terminal. Several additional hotels across Gulfport and Biloxi provide courtesy guest pickups upon advance reservation.

Public and private transportation

Located 4 miles (6 km) from downtown Gulfport and about 12 miles from Biloxi, the airport is served by several ground transportation options outside the terminal:

Ridesharing Services

Uber and Lyft are fully authorized to pick up and drop off passengers along the terminal curbside.

Taxis and On-Demand Services

Taxicabs operate from the commercial curbside directly outside the terminal. Authorized airport operators include ABC Cab, Airport Cab Co., Anna's Taxi, Black Tie Taxi, Casino Taxi, Gigi's Taxi, Gulf Coast Value Cab, Luxury Ride Car Services, Royal Cab Company, Trinity Taxi, and zTrip.

Hotel and Private Shuttles

Local Gulf Coast hotels and casino resorts provide courtesy shuttle vans and pre-arranged transportation picking up at designated curbside stops. There is no direct rail or subway mass transit service to the airport.

Car rental agencies

Rental car counters are conveniently situated on the ground floor of the terminal in the baggage claim area. Vehicle pick-up and return take place in the lot adjacent to the terminal building.

Onsite Rental Companies

• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
• Dollar
• Enterprise
• Hertz
• National

Offsite Rental Companies

• Dearman
• Nifty Car Rental

Parking services at Gulfport - Biloxi airport (GPT)

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport offers convenient covered and open-air parking facilities situated within short walking distance of the terminal entrance.

Parking Facilities

• Covered Parking Garage: A three-story structure providing 800 covered spaces with direct pedestrian access to the terminal building.
• Surface Parking Lot: Open-air spaces located in front of the terminal for both short-term and long-term parking.

Important Considerations

Grace Period: The first 30 minutes of parking are free of charge across airport parking facilities.

View Official Parking Rates

Facilities for passengers with special needs

The passenger terminal at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is fully compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, ensuring accessible travel for all passengers.

Requesting Special Assistance

Passengers requiring wheelchair service, escort support, or specialized boarding assistance should make arrangements directly with their airline at least 48 hours prior to their flight departure.

Accessibility Infrastructure

The facility features step-free ramp access, passenger elevators between levels, and ADA-compliant restrooms. Travelers requiring screening coordination can contact the TSA Cares program ahead of travel.

Unaccompanied Minors

Services for children traveling without an adult companion are managed independently by individual airlines under their respective age guidelines and service fees.