# PIE — St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport > Machine-readable reference for PIE. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/pie HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/pie Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/pie.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/PIE.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T23:19:33.694+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport - IATA: PIE - ICAO: KPIE - City: Pinellas Park - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/New_York - Distance from city: 14 km (9 mi) north of downtown St. Petersburg - Runways: 3 - Terminals: 1 - Hub for: Allegiant Air - Official website: https://fly2pie.com ## Overview Welcome St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) offers a unique aviation experience that feels more like stepping into a retro regional airport than a bustling international hub. Its compact design allows passengers to enjoy quick curb-to-gate convenience, notably cherished by locals who prefer to bypass the sprawling layout of nearby Tampa International. As a hub for Allegiant Air, PIE primarily serves travelers heading to Midwest and Rust Belt destinations, providing an efficient, albeit quirky, gateway for leisure travelers. At a glance Located just 14 kilometers (9 miles) north of downtown St. Petersburg, PIE operates a single terminal with 12 gates catering mainly to Allegiant, Sun Country Airlines, and Breeze Airways. The airport has managed to maintain a laid-back atmosphere with fewer amenities, which is part of its charm. Instead of endless shopping and dining options, expect fast access and a stress-free vibe. Terminals & layout PIE’s Main Passenger Terminal is the airport's sole terminal, housing all gates and amenities. With just one terminal overseeing operations, navigating through facilities is straightforward. For aviation enthusiasts, it's a chance to… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Passenger Terminal** — 12 gates · airlines: Allegiant Air, Sun Country Airlines, Breeze Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/terminals/main ## Dining (16) - **3 Daughters Brewing** — Main · Local · Brewery · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/3-daughters-brewing-main - **Auntie Anne’s** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/auntie-anne-s - **Chick-fil-A** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/chick-fil-a - **Dunkin’** — Main · Local · Coffee · $ · Early for morning Allegiant departures URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/dunkin-main - **Great American Bagel** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/great-american-bagel - **Hudson Dunkin’** — Main · Local · Coffee · $ · Early opening times URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/hudson-dunkin-main - **Liquid Provisions** — Main · Local · Bar · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/liquid-provisions-main - **Little Greek Fresh Grill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/little-greek-fresh-grill - **Market 361** — Main · Local · Snacks · $ · As long as there are departing flights URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/market-361-main - **Mazzaro Italian Market** — Main · Local · Italian · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/mazzaro-italian-market-main - **Moe’s Southwest Grill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/moe-s-southwest-grill - **Papa John’s** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/papa-john-s - **Quiznos** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/quiznos - **Sand & Sky Shoppe** — Main · Local · Gifts · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/sand-sky-shoppe-main - **Subway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/subway - **The District Pub** — Main · Local · Pub · $$ · 8 am – 4 pm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/restaurants/the-district-pub-main ## Lounges (1) - **USO Lounge** — access: Military, landside URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/lounges/uso-lounge ## Shops (13) - **3 Daughters Brewing** — Main · Dining URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/shops/3-daughters-brewing-main - **Bayfront News** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/shops/bayfront-news - **Dunkin’** — Main · Dining URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/shops/dunkin-main - **Gulf Coast Travelmart** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/shops/gulf-coast-travelmart - **Hudson Dunkin’** — Main · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/shops/hudson-dunkin - **Hudson News** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/shops/hudson-news - **Liquid Provisions** — Main · Dining URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/shops/liquid-provisions-main - **Market 361** — Main · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/shops/market-361-main - **Mazzaro Italian Market** — Main · Dining URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/shops/mazzaro-italian-market-main - **Sand & Sky Shoppe** — Main · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/shops/sand-sky-shoppe-main - **Suncoast Marketplace** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/shops/suncoast-marketplace - **The District Pub** — Main · Dining URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/shops/the-district-pub - **Tidewater News** — Main URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/shops/tidewater-news ## Parking (13) - **Cell Phone Waiting Lot** — $0.00/day · adjacent to the air traffic control tower URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/parking/cell-phone-waiting-lot - **Disabled Veteran Parking** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/parking/disabled-veteran-parking - **Economy Lot (Disabled)** — Remote · $6.00/day, $1.00/hr, $42.00/week · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/parking/economy-lot-disabled - **Economy Parking** — Remote · $10.00 per day/day · 0.3 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/parking/economy-parking - **Employee Parking Lot** — Staff URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/parking/employee-parking-lot - **Key Lime PIE Lot** — Remote · $10.00 per day/day · across the street from the airport entrance URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/parking/key-lime-parking - **Long Term Parking** — Long stay · $15.00 Daily Maximum/day, $2.00 First Hour, $1.00 each additional 20 minutes/hr · adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/parking/long-term-parking - **Long-Term Parking (Disabled)** — Long stay · $8.00/day, $1.50/hr, $56.00/week · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/parking/long-term-parking-disabled - **Overflow Parking Lot** — Public · $10.00/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/parking/overflow-parking-lot - **Rental Car Parking** — Rental car center URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/parking/rental-car-parking - **Short Term Parking** — Short stay · $24.00 Daily Maximum/day, $2.00 First Hour, $1.00 each additional 20 minutes/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/parking/short-term-parking - **Short-Term Parking (Disabled)** — Short stay · $10.00/day, $2.00/hr, $70.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/parking/short-term-parking-disabled - **Strawberry PIE Lot** — Remote · $10.00 per day/day · west of the Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/parking/strawberry-parking ## Ground transport (8) - **Lyft** — Rideshare · 18 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/transport/lyft - **Private hotel shuttles** — Hotel shuttle · 10 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/transport/private-hotel-shuttles - **PSTA Route 300X** — Commuter express bus · About 35–45 min between Gateway/Carillon area and downtown Tampa in the schedule · $3.00 (PSTA commuter express fare, higher than local routes) · Roughly every 30–60 min · weekday peak hours only (no mid‑day, late‑night, or weekend service) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/transport/psta-route-300x - **PSTA Route 52** — Local bus · About 35–45 min between the PIE area (Roosevelt/49th) and downtown St. Petersburg, excluding the walk to/from the airport · $2.25 · Every 15–30 min · roughly 5 a.m.–midnight daily (15 min on core segments weekdays; 30 min evenings and much of weekends) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/transport/psta-route-52 - **PSTA Route 59** — Local bus · Roughly 25–40 min between the PIE/49th St area and Largo Transit Center, excluding the walk to/from the airport · $2.25 · Every 20–30 min · roughly 5 a.m.–midnight daily (20 min on core segments weekdays; 30 min evenings and much of weekends) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/transport/psta-route-59 - **Super Shuttle-style van services** — Shared shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/transport/super-shuttle-style-van-services - **Uber** — Rideshare · 5-10 minutes · 25 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/transport/uber - **Yellow Cab** — Taxi · 45 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/pie/transport/yellow-cab ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Check rental car prices at TPA versus PIE, as Allegiant fares may be offset by PIE's higher rental costs according to Reddit users. - _Time_: Arrive at least 2 hours before morning departures; TSA lines can extend beyond 45 minutes during peak Allegiant flight times. - _Avoid_: For late flights, bring food with you since dining options shut down around 8-9 pm, leaving vending machines as the only option. - _Money_: Consider rideshares over local buses; transport discussions note rideshares save time over the cumbersome bus routes. - _Quiet_: The District Pub offers a low-key spot to relax with a drink and charge devices, avoiding busier areas near Dunkin'. - _Local_: Enjoy a unique aviation sight; sometimes, a C-130 or Coast Guard aircraft might roll by the gates. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/PIE.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/pie/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/pie/departures — HTML page with live departures