5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“From quick trips between Tampa and Fort Lauderdale to leaving for my honeymoon.”
Jessica Carris5★ on Google
Airports / Florida / TPA
Large airport · TPA
Tampa International Airport.
Tampa, Florida · 26 ft elevation. 9 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
29,765 ratings
9
Operators based
26
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Tampa, FloridaELEV 26 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
29,765
Google reviews
ratings on Google
9
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
26
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#17 / 79
Florida airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 29765 Google ratings , ranked against 79 rated FL fields.
9 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 95% of the 651 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 Jet ICU base aircraft at TPA, 9 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). TPA offers 3 runways, the longest 11,002-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
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.
2 FBOs serve KTPA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sheltair Tampa
Your FBO? Claim it, freeA first-class FBO and hangar complex, Sheltair TPA is an award-winning facility that has ranked #1 FBO in the Americas in the AIN FBO Survey in 2017 & 2018 and has secured rankings in AIN’s top 5% for four years in a row.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.6
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Tampa
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAlong Florida’s Gulf Coast, Tampa is a major business center. Known for its amusement park Busch Gardens, this city boats something for everyone. The historic Ybor City neighbourhood is a dining and nightlife hot-spot. Drive to Clearwater beach and stick your toes in the sand of one the most beautiful white sandy beaches in Florida.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.0
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +18 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“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
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“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 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 11,002 ft
- 19R/01L11,002 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 19L/01R8,300 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/286,999 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,002 ft
TPA's 11,002 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 operators9
- FlyUSAClearwater, FL · Part 1354.9(36)6 aircraft · KTPA
- M&N AviationCentennial, CO · Part 1355.0(1)6 aircraft · KTPA
- Skyway Aviation Services, Inc.Palm Harbor, FL · Part 1355.0(10)4 aircraft · KTPA
- Outer Banks Air Charters IncManteo, NC · Part 1355.0(27)2 aircraft · KTPA
- Jet ICUTampa · Part 1354.7(22)2 aircraft · KTPA
- Odyssey Airways, LLCTampa, FL · Part 1355.0(8)2 aircraft · KTPA
- ExecuJet Charter Service IncTampa, FL · Part 1355.0(3)1 aircraft · KTPA
- Will Smith AviationTampa, FL · Part 1355.0(1)KTPA
- SkyCare GlobalTampa · Part 135KTPA
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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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TPA 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) | 151 nm | 45m |
| Miami (MIA) | 178 nm | 49m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 533 nm | 1h 38m |
| Houston (HOU) | 678 nm | 1h 59m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 706 nm | 2h 3m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 796 nm | 2h 15m |
| Austin (AUS) | 804 nm | 2h 16m |
| New York (TEB) | 878 nm | 2h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TPA?
- Tampa International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,002 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 TPA?
- Tampa International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 11,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at TPA?
- Yes. 9 charter operators list Tampa International Airport as a home base, including ExecuJet Charter Service Inc, FlyUSA, Jet ICU. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Tampa International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve TPA: Sheltair Tampa and Signature Flight Support Tampa. 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 TPA?
- The closest alternate is MacDill Air Force Base (MCF), about 8 nm away, followed by St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) at 9 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TPA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 38m (533 nm), Houston about 1h 59m (678 nm), Washington DC about 2h 3m (706 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.