# TPA — Tampa International Airport > Machine-readable reference for TPA. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/TPA.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-03T00:21:22.878+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Tampa International Airport - IATA: TPA - ICAO: KTPA - City: Tampa - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/New_York - Distance from city: 6 mi (9.7 km) west of downtown Tampa - Runways: 3 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 23.9M - Official website: https://www.tampaairport.com/ ## Overview Welcome Tampa International Airport (TPA) carries a distinctive charm that sets it apart from other mid-sized airports. TPA is loved for its sleek design that offers an intuitive and seamless experience from curb to gate. The airport's layout, vibrant with local culture and flavors, is a delight to navigate even at its spring-break peak. Positioned six miles west of downtown Tampa, TPA serves almost 24 million passengers annually, reflecting its efficiency and popularity among travellers. At a glance TPA is a solely operated Main Terminal airport with airlines such as American Airlines, British Airways, and Copa Airlines. It encompasses a diverse range of dining options, from local favorite Columbia Café to the well-known Starbucks, ensuring every palate finds something satisfying. Frequented for its clear signage and efficient design, TPA enables quick transitions from check-in to boarding. Parking is competitively priced, with options ranging from the Short Term Garage to off-site selections like Park N Fly Tampa. Terminals & layout Tampa’s Main Terminal seamlessly connects landside and airside through a series of automated trains, making it incredibly efficient. Each airside ter… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Lufthansa, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/terminals/main ## Dining (38) - **1942 Tequila Lounge** — Main · Bar · Mexican · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/1942-tequila-lounge-main - **Auntie Anne's/Duomo Gelato** — Main · Snack · American · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/auntie-anne-s-duomo-gelato-main - **Bavaro's** — Main · Pizza · Italian · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/bavaro-s-main - **Bay Coffee & Tea Company** — Main · Coffee · Local · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/bay-coffee-tea-company-main - **Bella's Café** — Main · Café · American · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/bella-s-cafe-main - **Buddy Brew** — Main · Coffee · Local · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/buddy-brew-main - **Burger 21** — Main · Burger · American · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/burger-21-main - **Burger King** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/burger-king - **Café con Leche** — Main · Coffee · Latin · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/cafe-con-leche-main - **Chick-fil-A** — Main · Fast Food · American · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/chick-fil-a-main - **Cigar City Brewing** — Main · Brewery · American · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/cigar-city-brewing-main - **Cigar City Taproom** — Main · Brewery · American · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/cigar-city-taproom-main - **Columbia Café** — Main · Cuban · Local · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/columbia-cafe-main - **Ducky's** — Main · Sports Bar · American · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/ducky-s-main - **Four Green Fields** — Main · Irish Pub · Local · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/four-green-fields-main - **Goody Goody** — Main · Burger · American · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/goody-goody-main - **Hard Rock Cafe** — Main · American · Rock & Roll · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/hard-rock-cafe-main - **illy Caffe** — Main · Coffee · Italian · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/illy-caffe-main - **Marche C** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/marche-c - **Marche E** — E URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/marche-e - **Marche F** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/marche-f - **New York New York Pizza** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/new-york-new-york-pizza - **P.F. Chang's To Go** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/p-f-chang-s-to-go - **Panda Express** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/panda-express - **PDQ** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/pdq - **Pei Wei** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/pei-wei - **PF Chang's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/pf-chang-s - **Piattini** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/piattini - **Popeyes** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/popeyes - **Potbelly Sandwich Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/potbelly-sandwich-shop - **Qdoba Mexican Eats** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/qdoba-mexican-eats - **Quiznos** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/quiznos - **RumFish Grill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/rumfish-grill - **Square 1 Burgers** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/square-1-burgers - **Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/starbucks - **Subway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/subway - **Ulele** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/ulele - **Zaza Cuban Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/restaurants/zaza-cuban-coffee ## Lounges (8) - **American Airlines Admirals Club** — Airside F · access: Airside F, membership or eligible ticket · day pass: $79 · 05:00-19:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/lounges/american-airlines-admirals-club - **Chase Sapphire Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, credit card access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/lounges/chase-sapphire-lounge - **Delta Sky Club** — Airside E · access: Airside E, membership or eligible ticket · 04:00-20:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/lounges/delta-sky-club - **Escape Lounge** — access: Main Terminal, day pass and memberships URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/lounges/escape-lounge - **The Club TPA** — access: Airside F, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/lounges/the-club-tpa - **United Club** — access: Airside A, membership or eligible ticket URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/lounges/united-club - **USO Center** — Main Terminal (landside) · access: Airside E, military lounge · 08:00-20:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/lounges/uso-center - **USO Lounge** — Main Terminal (landside) · access: Main Terminal, active duty military and families · 08:00-20:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/lounges/uso-lounge ## Shops (19) - **Bay to Bay** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/bay-to-bay - **CNBC Smart Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/cnbc-smart-shop - **Duty Free Americas** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/duty-free-americas - **Hudson** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/hudson - **InMotion Entertainment** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/inmotion-entertainment - **Life is Good** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/life-is-good - **Marshalls** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/marshalls - **Mindworks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/mindworks - **News Channel 8** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/news-channel-8 - **Ron Jon Surf Shop** — Main · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/ron-jon-surf-shop-main - **SeaWorld Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/seaworld-shop - **Spanx** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/spanx - **Stellar Bay News** — Main · Books URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/stellar-bay-news-main - **Sunglass Hut** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/sunglass-hut - **Tampa Bay Sports** — Main · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/tampa-bay-sports-main - **Tech on the Go** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/tech-on-the-go - **TripAdvisor** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/tripadvisor - **Truist Bank** — Main · Services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/truist-bank-main - **Tumi** — Main · Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/shops/tumi-main ## Parking (8) - **A1 Express Parking** — Off-site economy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/parking/a1-express-parking - **Cell Phone Waiting Lot** — Free waiting area URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/parking/cell-phone-waiting-lot - **Economy Parking Garage** — Garage · 1/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/parking/economy-parking-garage - **Long Term Garage** — Garage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/parking/long-term-garage - **Park N Fly Tampa** — Off-site economy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/parking/park-n-fly-tampa - **Short Term Garage** — Garage · 0/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/parking/short-term-garage - **Skyway Park Airport Parking** — Off-site economy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/parking/skyway-park-airport-parking - **Valet Parking** — Curbside valet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (17) - **Amtrak Thruway** — Bus connection URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/amtrak-thruway - **Greyhound Connect** — Intercity coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/greyhound-connect - **HART Route 30** — Local bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/hart-route-30 - **HART Route 32** — Local bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/hart-route-32 - **HART Route 35** — Local bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/hart-route-35 - **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Van service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/hotel-courtesy-shuttles - **Megabus** — Intercity coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/megabus - **Peer-to-Peer Vehicle Sharing** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/peer-to-peer - **PSTA Route 300X** — Express bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/psta-route-300x - **PSTA Route 52LX** — Express bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/psta-route-52lx - **Public Bus Service** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/public-bus - **Rental Cars** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/rental-cars - **Ride App Pickup (Uber/Lyft)** — Rideshare · Service fee of $5.00 added to fare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/rideshare - **SkyConnect** — Automated people mover URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/skyconnect - **SuperShuttle Express** — Shared van URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/supershuttle-express - **Taxi Service** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/taxi-service - **Taxi Service** — Taxi · Minimum fee $20; flat rate $35 to downtown URL: https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/transport/taxis ## Insider tips - _Insider_: For better plane-spotting opportunities, head to the ends of Airside C and F for less tinted glass and fewer reflections. - _Time_: Consider meeting your rideshare driver on the departures level during busy periods; it often saves 10–15 minutes. - _Avoid_: Arriving late in the day? Expect a longer wait for the SkyConnect train and plan for an additional 10–15 minutes. - _Quiet_: Less-used seating areas by the farthest gates provide a quieter place to relax or work with fewer overhead announcements. - _Local_: Dine at Goody Goody for a local experience that rivals bigger hubs, especially if you have 45–60 minutes to spare. - _Money_: Check out the off-airport parking sites like Park N Fly and A1 Express; they often offer better rates than the airport's Economy Garage. - _Local_: Find unique Tampa souvenirs at independent shops rather than going for standard chains. ## Travellers notes mentioning TPA - [Why Tampa International Airport Feels Practically Downtown: One Terminal, 8 Lounges, 17 Ways Into the City](https://airport.flights/notes/tpa-why-tampa-s-single-terminal-design) — by Bridget Halsey, 2026-07-03 How Tampa International Airport’s single-terminal design, 8 lounges, and 17 transport links create a low-stress airport experience. - [Dodging peak‑season sticker shock on Tampa International Airport parking](https://airport.flights/notes/tpa-parking) — by Imani Reeves, 2026-06-19 Flying from Tampa International Airport in busy weeks? Learn to avoid peak-season rate spikes and lock in cheaper long-term parking. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/TPA.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/tpa/departures — HTML page with live departures