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Airports / Florida / PIE
Large airport · PIE
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport.
Pinellas Park, Florida · 11 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
5,505 ratings
2
Operators based
11
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Pinellas Park, FloridaELEV 11 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
5,505
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
11
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tampa International Airport (TPA), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, listed as KPIE / PIE, is a large commercial airport in Pinellas Park, Florida. The airport sits 11 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Elite Air, Inc. and TRYP Air Charter are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Tampa International Airport (TPA, 9 nm), MacDill Air Force Base (MCF, 10 nm), and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 32 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 9,730-foot paved runway, PIE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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2 FBOs serve KPIE. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sheltair Clearwater
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSheltair PIE is an award-winning FBO that conveniently provides tenants and transient customers with fast access to the Tampa Bay area via Highway 686. At this facility, you will find a team of experienced aviation professionals serving a diverse customer base that includes hobby flyers, business jets, military aircraft, and airline operations.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200, after hours available on-call (fees apply)
- Unicom 131.975
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Clearwater
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLegend says Ponce de Leon came to the St. Petersburg area while searching for the fountain of youth. Geography, a peninsula accessible via water, played a large role in the city's growth. St. Petersburg today features a strong mix of industries, including tourism, services, retail, manufacturing, finance, insurance and real estate.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600L - 2200L Call out available on request
- Unicom 130.375
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +20 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“My dad even mentioned that the airport restroom was one of the cleanest airport restrooms he has ever used, which really stood out to us.”
Christopher Vancel5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The Allegiant staff were all kind, friendly, and welcoming, making the check-in process quick and pleasant.”
Christopher Vancel5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KPIE
IATA
PIE
FAA / Local
PIE
Elevation
11 ft
Coordinates
27.9102° N · 82.6874° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 11 ft, PIE sits lower than 73% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,730 ft
- 18/369,730 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 04/226,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,730 ft
PIE's 9,730 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmTPATampa International AirportTampa
- 10nmMCFMacDill Air Force BaseTampa
- 32nmSRQSarasota Bradenton International AirportSarasota/Bradenton
- 36nmLALLakeland Linder International AirportLakeland
- 70nmISMKissimmee Gateway AirportOrlando
- 70nmPGDPunta Gorda AirportPunta Gorda
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKPIE · St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport · Pinellas Park, FL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PIE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 157 nm | 46m |
| Miami (MIA) | 181 nm | 49m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 533 nm | 1h 38m |
| Houston (HOU) | 670 nm | 1h 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 712 nm | 2h 3m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 790 nm | 2h 14m |
| Austin (AUS) | 797 nm | 2h 15m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 882 nm | 2h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PIE?
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,730 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at PIE?
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,730 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PIE?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport as a home base, including Elite Air, Inc., TRYP Air Charter. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve PIE: Sheltair Clearwater and Signature Flight Support Clearwater. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to PIE?
- The closest alternate is Tampa International Airport (TPA), about 9 nm away, followed by MacDill Air Force Base (MCF) at 10 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PIE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 38m (533 nm), Houston about 1h 57m (670 nm), Washington DC about 2h 3m (712 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.