Airports / Florida / TPA
Tampa International Airport
KTPA / TPATampa, FloridaELEV 26 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#17 / 79
Florida airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 29765 Google ratings — ranked against 79 rated FL fields.
7 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 97% of the 206 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
MacDill Air Force Base (MCF) — 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Tampa, Florida, Tampa International Airport (KTPA / TPA) operates as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 26 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: ExecuJet Charter Service Inc, FlyUSA, and M&N Aviation base aircraft at TPA, 7 in all. Useful alternates include MacDill Air Force Base (MCF, 8 nm), St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE, 9 nm), and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 27 nm).
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Sarasota, FL destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from TPA, or browse verified operators serving the area.
What fliers highlight
Easy in & out
5/5 reviews“From quick trips between Tampa and Fort Lauderdale to leaving for my honeymoon.”
Jessica Carris5★ on Google
Terminal & facilities
4/5 reviews“The layout is easy to navigate, security has consistently been smooth and efficient for me, and the airport is always clean, comfortable, and welcoming.”
Jessica Carris5★ on Google
Staff & service
3/5 reviews“The layout is easy to navigate, security has consistently been smooth and efficient for me, and the airport is always clean, comfortable, and welcoming.”
Jessica Carris5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Tampa International Airport — every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KTPA
IATA
TPA
FAA / Local
TPA
Elevation
26 ft
Coordinates
27.9755° N · 82.5332° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B — BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier — major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 26 ft, TPA sits higher than 50% of the 82 Florida fields on the register.
Based charter operators7
FlyUSA
Clearwater, FL · Part 135
4.9★(36)6 aircraft
Outer Banks Air Charters Inc
Manteo, NC · Part 135
5.0★(27)
Skyway Aviation Services, Inc.
Palm Harbor, FL · Part 135
5.0★(10)
Odyssey Airways, LLC
Tampa, FL · Part 135
5.0★(8)
ExecuJet Charter Service Inc
Tampa, FL · Part 135
5.0★(3)
M&N Aviation
Centennial, CO · Part 135
5.0★(1)
Will Smith Aviation
Tampa, FL · Part 135
5.0★(1)
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance — every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmMCFMacDill Air Force BaseTampa
- 9nmPIESt. Petersburg Clearwater International AirportPinellas Park
- 27nmLALLakeland Linder International AirportLakeland
- 35nmSRQSarasota Bradenton International AirportSarasota/Bradenton
- 61nmISMKissimmee Gateway AirportOrlando
- 64nmLEELeesburg International AirportLeesburg
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKTPA · Tampa International Airport · Tampa, FL
From the ramp
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