Tampa International Airport

Airport Information

  • IATA Code: TPA
  • ICAO Code: KTPA
  • Operator: Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
  • Location: United States
  • Website: https://tampaairport.com/

Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport is an international airport six miles west of Downtown Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The airport is publicly owned by Hillsborough County Aviation Authority.

The airport serves 93 non-stop destinations throughout North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe across multiple carriers. The airport was called Drew Field Municipal Airport until 1952.

Tampa International Airport is consistently ranked among the world’s most beloved airports, serving more than 21 million annual passengers with routes to 90 nonstop destinations around the world. The Airport has received top awards at the state, national and international level, including being ranked #1 in North America and fifth in the world in customer satisfaction among airports of its size.

TPA has now completed several projects in the largest construction program in its history with a major Main Terminal renovation, 66 shops and restaurants, a 1.4-mile automated people mover extending to a multi-level rental car facility, new Blue Express Curbsides, a nine-story office complex and numerous new public art installations. TPA is a major economic driver for the Tampa Bay region and is the gateway to the west coast of Florida.

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority operates all publicly owned airports in Hillsborough County, with Tampa International Airport as its flagship airport.

Airport News

Tampa International Airport opens new Red Express Curbsides

The new building and eight additional traffic lanes mirror the award-winning Blue Express Curbsides that opened in 2021, and are part of a $109 million expansion that prepares the Main Terminal to connect to the …

Runway and taxiway rehab begins at Tampa International Airport

Work crews will be replacing pavement on Tampa International Airport’s runways and taxiways this summer, but travelers won’t feel many impacts. TPA’s guests may see extra work being done on the Airport’s runways this summer, but …

More details about Tampa International Airport’s Airside D revealed

New renderings of the building at 60 percent design show glimpses of state-of-the-art video features, the security screening checkpoint and other features inside and out of the building. The vision for Tampa International Airport’s future Airside …

Tampa International Airport recycling old concrete to help build Airside D

The surface of the old hardstand is being broken up to build the new Airside's foundations, construction access roads and more. It’s a rocky start for Tampa International Airport’s future Airside D – but in a …

Federal REAL ID requirement coming to Tampa International Airport on May 7

Passengers flying out of TPA who plan to use their driver's license as their form of ID need to check now to make sure it is REAL ID-compliant. Starting May 7, travelers at Tampa International Airport …

Tampa International Airport's Airside A shuttle cars removed to make way for replacements

Tampa International Airport's Airside A Blue shuttle cars were officially retired this week when they were removed from their elevated guideway between the Main Terminal and the Airside to make way for their modern replacements. Workers …

Tampa International Airport Opens New Airside E Security Screening Checkpoint

The expanded space adds nearly 20,000 square feet to the Airside and includes cutting-edge screening technology to modernize the traveler experience. Tampa International Airport on Monday kicked off its annual spring break travel period with a …

New shuttle cars for Airsides A and C rolling along at Tampa International Airport

Pairs of upgraded cars are scheduled to begin arriving from the factory this year for installation on refurbished guideways. Travelers headed to Airsides A and C at Tampa International Airport will be getting an up-close look …

Five Highlights to Anticipate in 2025 at Tampa International Airport

Travelers passing through TPA in 2025 can expect to enjoy new amenities, including expanded security checkpoints at Airsides A and E, sleek new shuttles at Airsides A and C, the Red Express Curbsides and much …

Refreshed Bag Claim area greets Tampa International Airport's holiday travelers

The bright and airy look on the Main Terminal’s first level boasts new lighting, carpet, ceilings and LED signage on the baggage belts. Arriving passengers with checked luggage will notice a new look for Tampa International …

Tampa International Airport awarded $40 million in FAA funding for Airside D

The money comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help pay for elements of Tampa International Airport's new Airside, which will break ground later this year. Tampa International Airport will receive $40 million from the Federal …

FAA awards Tampa International Airport more than $5 million in grants

The Airport Improvement Program funding will supplement two infrastructure projects at TPA. Tampa International Airport is receiving more than $5 million in infrastructure grants from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). AIP grants fund airport …

Contact

Tampa International Airport
4100 George J Bean Parkway
Tampa
Florida
United States
FL 33607,
  • +1 813-870-8700

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