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Tampa International Airport

IATA TPAICAO KTPALocal TPA🇺🇸 Tampa
Coordinates
27.9755°N, 82.5332°W
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:18
Sunrise
06:44
Sunset
20:29
Civil dusk
20:55

About 13h 45m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport is an international airport six miles (9.7 km) west of Downtown Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The airport is publicly owned by Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA). The airport serves 100 non-stop destinations throughout North America, South America, the Caribbean and Europe across multiple carriers.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
19R / 01L11,002 ft / 3,353 m150 ftConLightedOpen
19L / 01R8,300 ft / 2,530 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
10 / 286,999 ft / 2,133 m150 ftPemLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP118.150 MHz
ATISATIS126.450 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL133.600 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWRTWR119.500 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (68)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TAMPA CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND10000 ft MSL
TAMPA CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled1200 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
TAMPA CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
TAMPA CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled6000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
100 North Tampa581 ft72 ft
Bank of America Plaza577 ft62 ft
One Tampa City Center525 ft36 ft
Truist Place515 ft49 ft
Park Tower476 ft62 ft
Element459 ft43 ft
Rivergate Tower456 ft39 ft
SkyPoint413 ft49 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tampa International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tampa International Airport?

The ICAO code for Tampa International Airport is KTPA, and its IATA code is TPA.

Where is Tampa International Airport located?

Tampa International Airport is large airport located in Tampa, United States, at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m).

How many runways does Tampa International Airport have?

Tampa International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 11,002 ft / 3,353 m.

Which airlines fly to Tampa International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Tampa International Airport include AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alitalia, American Airlines, among 23 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Tampa International Airport?

Historical data lists 68 nonstop destinations from Tampa International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Tampa International Airport in?

Tampa International Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tampa International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tampa International Airport is approximately 6.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tampa International Airport?

The nearest airport to Tampa International Airport is Peter O Knight Airport (TPF), about 5.7 nm to the se, followed by MacDill Air Force Base and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Tampa International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.