United States flag Tampa Airport (TPA)

Country United States | North America | Major Hub | IATA: TPA | ICAO: KTPA | Elevation 26 ft · 8 m | Local time

Destinations
160
Flights / day
278
Busiest route
Atlanta
Top airline
Southwest Airlines

Tampa Airport averages 278 flights per day to 160 destinations, with 135 domestic routes and 25 international routes. A total of 68 airlines operate at TPA, led by Southwest Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 15 countries across three continents, with Puerto Rico representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Tampa connects to Zurich, with a typical flight time of 10 hr 5 mins. Updated: August 16, 2026

Route Network

Tampa Airport connects 160 destinations worldwide, with Atlanta standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Zurich, and the shortest flight is to St Petersburg-Clearwater.

United States of America flag Atlanta (ATL) – United States of America 4 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
407 mi · 655 km
20
per day
United States of America flag Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
928 mi · 1,493 km
10
per day
United States of America flag Chicago (ORD) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,014 mi · 1,631 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Denver (DEN) – United States of America 3 airlines
4 hr 20 mins
1,505 mi · 2,423 km
9
per day
United States of America flag Charlotte (CLT) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
509 mi · 819 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Nashville (BNA) – United States of America 5 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
613 mi · 986 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Miami (MIA) – United States of America 6 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
205 mi · 329 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Boston (BOS) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,186 mi · 1,908 km
8
per day
United States of America flag New York (JFK) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
1,006 mi · 1,620 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Baltimore (BWI) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
844 mi · 1,358 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Philadelphia (PHL) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
921 mi · 1,483 km
8
per day
United States of America flag Newark (EWR) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
999 mi · 1,607 km
7
per day
United States of America flag Raleigh/Durham (RDU) – United States of America 5 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
588 mi · 947 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – United States of America 5 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
197 mi · 317 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Washington (DCA) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
815 mi · 1,312 km
6
per day
Puerto Rico flag San Juan (SJU) – Puerto Rico 3 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,237 mi · 1,991 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Detroit (DTW) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
985 mi · 1,585 km
6
per day
United States of America flag Austin (AUS) – United States of America 4 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
926 mi · 1,490 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Washington (IAD) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
812 mi · 1,307 km
5
per day
United States of America flag Chicago (MDW) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
998 mi · 1,607 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Houston (IAH) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
786 mi · 1,265 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Minneapolis (MSP) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,308 mi · 2,105 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Saint Louis (STL) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
870 mi · 1,400 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Dallas (DAL) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
916 mi · 1,474 km
4
per day
United States of America flag Cleveland (CLE) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
929 mi · 1,495 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Seattle (SEA) – United States of America 2 airlines
6 hr 10 mins
2,517 mi · 4,051 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Las Vegas (LAS) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 15 mins
1,981 mi · 3,187 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Houston (HOU) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
780 mi · 1,255 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Pittsburgh (PIT) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
875 mi · 1,408 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Columbus (CMH) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
831 mi · 1,337 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Phoenix (PHX) – United States of America 2 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
1,785 mi · 2,873 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Cincinnati (CVG) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
775 mi · 1,247 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 35 mins
2,154 mi · 3,466 km
2
per day
United States of America flag New Orleans (MSY) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
487 mi · 784 km
2
per day
United States of America flag San Francisco (SFO) – United States of America 1 airline
6 hr 0 mins
2,388 mi · 3,844 km
2
per day
Panama flag Tocumen (PTY) – Panama 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,322 mi · 2,128 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Indianapolis (IND) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
839 mi · 1,351 km
2
per day
United States of America flag New York (LGA) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
1,012 mi · 1,628 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Buffalo (BUF) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,056 mi · 1,699 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Louisville (SDF) – United States of America 3 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
729 mi · 1,172 km
2
per day
United States of America flag San Diego (SAN) – United States of America 2 airlines
5 hr 25 mins
2,083 mi · 3,352 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Hartford (BDL) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,113 mi · 1,791 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Key West (EYW) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
241 mi · 388 km
2
per day
United Kingdom flag London (LHR) – United Kingdom 1 airline
9 hr 15 mins
4,402 mi · 7,085 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Milwaukee (MKE) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,077 mi · 1,733 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Providence (PVD) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,138 mi · 1,832 km
2
per day
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 3 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,097 mi · 1,765 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Charleston (CHS) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
371 mi · 597 km
1
per day
Cuba flag Havana (HAV) – Cuba 2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
345 mi · 555 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Kansas City (MCI) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,048 mi · 1,687 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Birmingham (BHM) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
460 mi · 740 km
1
per day
Colombia flag Bogotá (BOG) – Colombia 1 airline
4 hr 25 mins
1,700 mi · 2,736 km
1
per day
Mexico flag Cancún (CUN) – Mexico 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
552 mi · 888 km
1
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 1 airline
10 hr 0 mins
4,808 mi · 7,737 km
1
per day
Mexico flag Mexico City (MEX) – Mexico 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,199 mi · 1,930 km
1
per day
Canada flag Montreal (YUL) – Canada 1 airline
3 hr 40 mins
1,301 mi · 2,094 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Norfolk (ORF) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
718 mi · 1,155 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Pensacola (PNS) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
329 mi · 530 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Richmond (RIC) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
724 mi · 1,166 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Salt Lake City (SLC) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 0 mins
1,885 mi · 3,034 km
1
per day
United States of America flag St Petersburg-Clearwater (PIE) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
10 mi · 17 km
1
per day
United States of America flag White Plains (HPN) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
1,033 mi · 1,663 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Islip (ISP) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,035 mi · 1,665 km
1
per day
United Kingdom flag London (LGW) – United Kingdom 1 airline
9 hr 15 mins
4,419 mi · 7,111 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Myrtle Beach (MYR) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
448 mi · 722 km
1
per day
United States of America flag New Haven (HVN) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,068 mi · 1,719 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Orlando (MCO) – United States of America 5 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
81 mi · 130 km
1
per day
United States of America flag San Antonio (SAT) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
971 mi · 1,562 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Trenton (TTN) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
957 mi · 1,540 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Wilmington (ILM) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
514 mi · 827 km
1
per day
Switzerland flag Zurich (ZRH) – Switzerland 1 airline
10 hr 5 mins
4,869 mi · 7,835 km
1
per day
Cayman Islands flag Georgetown (GCM) – Cayman Islands 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
605 mi · 973 km
6
per week
United States of America flag Greenville (GSP) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
478 mi · 770 km
6
per week
United States of America flag Jacksonville (JAX) – United States of America 5 airlines
1 hr 20 mins
181 mi · 292 km
6
per week
Bahamas flag Nassau (NAS) – Bahamas 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
373 mi · 601 km
6
per week
United States of America flag Teterboro (TEB) – United States of America 4 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
1,011 mi · 1,627 km
6
per week
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 1 airline
9 hr 35 mins
4,604 mi · 7,409 km
5
per week
United States of America flag Naples (APF) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
134 mi · 216 km
5
per week
United States of America flag Akron (CAK) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
896 mi · 1,442 km
4
per week
United States of America flag Atlanta (PDK) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
421 mi · 677 km
4
per week
United States of America flag Huntsville (HSV) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
524 mi · 843 km
4
per week
Dominican Republic flag Punta Cana (PUJ) – Dominican Republic 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,108 mi · 1,783 km
4
per week
Dominican Republic flag Santo Domingo City (SDQ) – Dominican Republic 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
1,049 mi · 1,688 km
4
per week
United States of America flag Sarasota (SRQ) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
40 mi · 65 km
4
per week
United States of America flag Tuscaloosa (TCL) – United States of America 2 airlines
TPA → TCL
4
per week
United States of America flag Westhampton Beach (FOK) – United States of America 3 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,051 mi · 1,692 km
4
per week
United States of America flag Alexandria (AEX) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
644 mi · 1,037 km
3
per week
United States of America flag Bangor (BGR) – United States of America 2 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,386 mi · 2,231 km
3
per week
United States of America flag Fayetteville-Springdale (XNA) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
895 mi · 1,441 km
3
per week
United States of America flag Fort Myers (FMY) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
104 mi · 168 km
3
per week
United States of America flag Miami (TMB) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
206 mi · 332 km
3
per week
United States of America flag State College (SCE) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → SCE
3
per week
United States of America flag West Palm Beach (PBI) – United States of America 3 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
174 mi · 280 km
3
per week
United States of America flag Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
1,000 mi · 1,610 km
3
per week
United States of America flag Asheville (AVL) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
515 mi · 830 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Athens (AHN) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
415 mi · 668 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Atlantic City (ACY) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
915 mi · 1,472 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Boca Raton (BCT) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
185 mi · 298 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Burlington (BTV) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,252 mi · 2,015 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Fort Myers (RSW) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
110 mi · 178 km
2
per week
Bahamas flag Freeport (FPO) – Bahamas 1 airline
TPA → FPO
2
per week
United States of America flag Greensboro (GSO) – United States of America 2 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
581 mi · 936 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Gulfport (GPT) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
429 mi · 690 km
2
per week
Cuba flag Holguín (HOG) – Cuba 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
632 mi · 1,017 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Jefferson City (JEF) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → JEF
2
per week
United States of America flag Lexington (LEX) – United States of America 2 airlines
TPA → LEX
2
per week
United States of America flag Memphis (MEM) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
656 mi · 1,055 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Orlando (ISM) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
70 mi · 113 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Panama City Beach (ECP) – United States of America 2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
256 mi · 412 km
2
per week
France flag Paris (LBG) – France 1 airline
TPA → LBG
2
per week
United States of America flag Portland (PWM) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,278 mi · 2,057 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Rochester (ROC) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,081 mi · 1,740 km
2
per week
Mexico flag Cozumel (CZM) – Mexico 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
584 mi · 941 km
2
per week
Cuba flag Santa Clara (SNU) – Cuba 1 airline
TPA → SNU
2
per week
United States of America flag Syracuse (SYR) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,106 mi · 1,779 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Aiken (AIK) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → AIK
1
per week
United States of America flag Albany (ALB) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,132 mi · 1,821 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Bartow (BOW) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → BOW
1
per week
United States of America flag Baton Rouge (BTR) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
548 mi · 883 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Binghamton (BGM) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,050 mi · 1,690 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Bowling Green (BWG) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → BWG
1
per week
United States of America flag Bozeman (BZN) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 10 mins
1,985 mi · 3,195 km
1
per week
Canada flag Calgary (YYC) – Canada 1 airline
5 hr 45 mins
2,285 mi · 3,678 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Chattanooga (CHA) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
512 mi · 825 km
1
per week
United States of America flag College Station (CLL) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
852 mi · 1,372 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Colorado Springs (COS) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → COS
1
per week
United States of America flag Columbia (CAE) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
420 mi · 677 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Denver (APA) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 20 mins
1,505 mi · 2,422 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Destin (DSI) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
291 mi · 468 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Easton (ESN) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
835 mi · 1,344 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Findlay (FDY) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → FDY
1
per week
United States of America flag Fort Hood/Killeen (GRK) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → GRK
1
per week
United States of America flag Gainesville (GNV) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
120 mi · 192 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Gainesville (GVL) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
442 mi · 711 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Gaithersburg (GAI) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → GAI
1
per week
United States of America flag Jackson (JAN) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
541 mi · 871 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Kalispell (FCA) – United States of America 1 airline
5 hr 35 mins
2,197 mi · 3,536 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Knoxville (TYS) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
548 mi · 882 km
1
per week
United States of America flag La Grange (LGC) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → LGC
1
per week
United States of America flag Little Rock (LIT) – United States of America 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
737 mi · 1,187 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Madison (MSN) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,114 mi · 1,793 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Martha's Vineyard (MVY) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → MVY
1
per week
United States of America flag Melbourne (MLB) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → MLB
1
per week
United States of America flag Mobile (BFM) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → BFM
1
per week
United States of America flag Monterey (MRY) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → MRY
1
per week
France flag Nice (NCE) – France 1 airline
TPA → NCE
1
per week
United States of America flag Oklahoma City (OKC) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → OKC
1
per week
United States of America flag Punta Gorda (PGD) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
80 mi · 129 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Rome (RMG) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → RMG
1
per week
United States of America flag Saint Louis (SUS) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
874 mi · 1,406 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Scottsdale (SCF) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
1,780 mi · 2,865 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Spartanburg (SPA) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → SPA
1
per week
United States of America flag Spokane (GEG) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → GEG
1
per week
United States of America flag Stuart (SUA) – United States of America 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
152 mi · 244 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Albuquerque (ABQ) – United States of America 1 airline
4 hr 20 mins
1,495 mi · 2,407 km
1
per week
United States of America flag Waco (ACT) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → ACT
1
per week
United States of America flag Wichita (ICT) – United States of America 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,091 mi · 1,756 km
1
per week
Canada flag Winnipeg (YWG) – Canada 1 airline
TPA → YWG
1
per week
United States of America flag Winston-Salem (INT) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → INT
1
per week
United States of America flag Youngstown-Warren (YNG) – United States of America 1 airline
TPA → YNG
1
per week

Route and destination data updated August 16, 2026.

Tampa Airport is served by 68 airlines, with Southwest Airlines in the lead at 13% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 34% of routes. 32 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 22 airlines operate international routes, compared with 56 airlines serving domestic routes. Edelweiss Air is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Zurich with a flight time of 10 hrs 5 mins.

Southwest Airlines (33 routes)
Breeze Airways (31 routes)
NetJets Aviation (23 routes)
Frontier Airlines (16 routes)
Delta Air Lines (12 routes)
Flexjet (11 routes)
American Airlines (10 routes)
United Airlines (10 routes)
PlaneSense (8 routes)
JetBlue Airways (6 routes)
JSL (6 routes)
VJA (5 routes)
WUP (4 routes)
Libyan Airlines (4 routes)
JRE (3 routes)
NJM (3 routes)
World Atlantic Airlines (3 routes)
Saga Airlines (3 routes)
Envoy Air (2 routes)
Aeromexico (2 routes)
Gol (2 routes)
Baker Aviation (2 routes)
BBQ (2 routes)
Alaska Airlines (2 routes)
Executive Jet Management (2 routes)
KPO (2 routes)
Virgin Atlantic (2 routes)
Air Canada (2 routes)
N2 (2 routes)
WestJet (2 routes)
Avelo Airlines (2 routes)
My Jet Xpress Airlines (2 routes)
PXG (2 routes)
JRT (2 routes)
ATI Jet (2 routes)
DCM (2 routes)
PJC (1 routes)
Nolinor (1 routes)
XGN (1 routes)
Sun Country Airlines (1 routes)
YEL (1 routes)
Copa Airlines (1 routes)
Avianca (1 routes)
Flight Alaska (1 routes)
ELZ (1 routes)
British Airways (1 routes)
MVP (1 routes)
Volaris (1 routes)
Edelweiss Air (1 routes)
Cayman Airways (1 routes)
TIV (1 routes)
JTZ (1 routes)
Denver Air Connection (1 routes)
VNT (1 routes)
Spirit Airlines (1 routes)
LJY (1 routes)
TCN (1 routes)
VistaJet (1 routes)
RQJ (1 routes)
National Airlines (1 routes)
GMH (1 routes)
FAI rent-a-jet (1 routes)
DOJ (1 routes)
FTT (1 routes)
AXO (1 routes)
SWB (1 routes)
Vuela El Salvador (1 routes)
RKJ (1 routes)

Tampa Airport provides direct service to 15 countries across three continents. The route network is 84% domestic and 16% international. Puerto Rico is the primary international destination.

United States of America - 252/day
Puerto Rico - 6/day
United Kingdom - 3/day
Canada - 3/day
Mexico - 3/day
Panama - 2/day
Cuba - 2/day
Colombia - 1/day
Germany - 1/day
Switzerland - 1/day
Cayman Islands - 1/day
Bahamas - 1/day
Netherlands - 1/day
Dominican Republic - 1/day
France - 0/day

Delays

Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
14 min late
1 min (-4.5%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
2 min late
2 min (+618.6%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (24 hour total)

Aug 18

2026

13:00 - 14:00

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 18

2026

12:00 - 13:00

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 18

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 18

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 18

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
Arrival
4 hr 25 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 18

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
Arrival
3 hr 14 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 18

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
3 hr late
Cancelled
0

Aug 18

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
56 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 18

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
1 hr 7 min late
Arrival
20 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 18

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
1 hr 47 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 18

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
42 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 18

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
37 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 18

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 18

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Aug 17

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 17

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Aug 17

2026

21:00 - 22:00

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 17

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 17

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 17

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 17

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 17

2026

15:00 - 16:00

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 17

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
14 min late
7 min (-33%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
3 min late
6 min (-68%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (7 day total)

Aug 17

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 16

2026

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 15

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 14

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 13

2026

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 12

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 11

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
18 min late
3 min (+18.2%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
6 min late
5 min (+305.9%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
0 flights (30 day total)

Aug 17

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 16

2026

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 15

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 14

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 13

2026

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 12

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 11

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 10

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 9

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 8

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 7

2026

Departure
31 min late
Arrival
25 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 6

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 5

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 4

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 3

2026

Departure
36 min late
Arrival
21 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 2

2026

Departure
36 min late
Arrival
18 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 1

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 31

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 30

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 29

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 28

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
7 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 27

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 26

2026

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 25

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 24

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 23

2026

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 22

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 21

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
15 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 20

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
11 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
0

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#120 (278 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#66 (160 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
11,050 ft 3,368 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
11,050 ft 3,368 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
8,337 ft 2,541 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
8,337 ft 2,541 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
6,991 ft 2,131 m 150 ft 46 m Asphalt
6,991 ft 2,131 m 150 ft 46 m Asphalt

Runway Length

3 aircraft cannot operate at Tampa Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 11,050 ft (3,368 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.

Aircraft Takeoff Landing
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft 3,429 m 7,218 ft 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft 3,500 m 10,827 ft 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft 3,505 m 5,909 ft 1,801 m

Operational Context

Tampa (IATA: TPA) operates around 278 flights per day to 160 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 135 domestic and 25 international routes, with Southwest Airlines as the leading carrier and Atlanta currently the busiest connection. From TPA, passengers can reach 15 countries across 3 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,368 m (11,050 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Tampa is a major air service point for west central Florida, with a route network that is weighted toward domestic travel but also includes scheduled international service. The airport supports a broad mix of short-haul and longer domestic flights, along with select medium- and long-haul international links that connect the region to destinations in the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe.

The airline mix is led by Southwest Airlines, alongside a range of network, low-cost, and leisure carriers. Service patterns reflect both origin-and-destination demand and connecting traffic, with a particularly important domestic flow to major hub cities such as Atlanta.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Tampa uses a landside terminal connected to airside concourses by people mover systems, a layout that separates check-in and landside processing from the gate areas. The airport is organized to handle both domestic and international passengers within the same overall terminal complex, with international arrivals processed through dedicated facilities.

The terminal system is designed for efficient transfers between the main terminal and the airside areas, while keeping passenger circulation straightforward once travelers reach the secure side. The structure supports a large mix of scheduled airline service without requiring passengers to navigate multiple standalone terminals.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Central landside terminal layout
  • Airside concourses connected by automated people movers
  • Domestic and international processing within one terminal complex
  • Separate gate areas for passenger handling
  • Streamlined movement from ticketing to concourses

Passenger-facing facilities include standard airport services such as check-in, security screening, baggage claim, concessions, and international arrivals processing. Information and traveler services are distributed through the main terminal complex and the concourses, with the airport also providing official guidance for facilities and terminal access on its website.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Check-in counters
  • Security screening checkpoints
  • Baggage claim areas
  • Retail and food concessions
  • International arrivals facilities

Airport Lounges

Lounge access at Tampa includes airline-operated and independent options, serving eligible premium cabin travelers, frequent flyers, and guests with day-pass or membership access where offered. Lounge locations are generally in the secure airside areas of the terminal complex, consistent with the airport’s concourse-based layout.

Notable lounges include:

  • American Airlines Admirals Club
  • Delta Sky Club
  • United Club

Dining and Food Options

Dining across the airport includes a mix of quick-service options, sit-down venues, and familiar airport brands spread through the concourses. The food offering is structured to serve both departing local passengers and connecting travelers, with choices that support short dwell times and standard airport meal periods.

Common dining options include:

  • Quick-service restaurants
  • Cafés and coffee shops
  • Bars and casual dining venues
  • National chain outlets
  • Grab-and-go concessions

Public Transport and Parking

Ground access to Tampa is centered on road connections, with the airport linked to the local highway network and served by taxis, ride-hailing, and regional bus options. Travelers can review airport ground access details through the official transportation page, which summarizes the main public and private options available to passengers.

The airport is accessible from Tampa and the wider bay area, making it a practical gateway for travelers from both the city and surrounding communities. Service patterns and regional road access support both business and leisure travel, and airport parking information is available through the official parking page.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Taxi
  • Ride-hailing
  • Public bus service
  • Private car
  • Parking facilities for self-drive access

Parking is available through multiple airport products designed for short stays, longer trips, and terminal access convenience. The parking system supports both immediate terminal use and extended travel needs, with options arranged to match different trip lengths and passenger requirements.

Parking options include:

  • Short-term parking
  • Long-term parking
  • Economy parking
  • Garage parking
  • Cell phone waiting areas

Runways and Operations

Tampa has a multi-runway airfield with one runway longer than 3,300 meters, supporting a wide range of narrowbody and widebody operations. The runway system is suitable for high-frequency commercial service, international arrivals, and aircraft types used on both domestic trunk routes and longer-haul flights.

The airfield configuration supports scheduled passenger operations and commercial cargo activity, with the longest runway providing flexibility for heavier aircraft and adverse operating conditions. The layout also helps the airport manage a large daily flight schedule with a mix of domestic and international movements.

The runway system includes:

  • Multiple runways
  • One runway longer than 3,300 meters
  • Capability for narrowbody and widebody operations
  • Support for scheduled domestic and international service
  • Configuration suited to high-frequency commercial traffic

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

Tampa is a major hub airport for its region and functions as a primary air gateway for west central Florida. Its traffic base is built around strong local demand, with a combination of point-to-point service and connecting itineraries that link the Tampa Bay area to major U.S. markets and selected overseas destinations.

The airport serves both leisure and business travelers, with demand shaped by the metropolitan area, surrounding Gulf Coast communities, and seasonal travel patterns. Its role in the broader network is defined by a large domestic schedule, a meaningful international component, and connections to multiple continents through scheduled airline service.

The airport’s role includes:

  • Major regional hub
  • Domestic connector
  • International gateway
  • Origin-and-destination market
  • Seasonal leisure and business travel demand

Location and Catchment Area

The airport is located in Tampa, serving the Tampa Bay metropolitan area and much of west central Florida. Its catchment includes the city itself, nearby suburban communities, and travelers from surrounding counties who use the airport as their closest major commercial airfield.

Its location on Florida’s Gulf Coast gives it access to a broad regional market that includes both local residents and visitors to the Tampa area. The airport also serves as a practical alternative for travelers who would otherwise connect through larger Florida gateways.

The airport serves:

  • Tampa and the Tampa Bay area
  • West central Florida
  • Gulf Coast regional travelers
  • Business and leisure demand
  • Nearby suburban and commuter markets

Hotels Near the Airport

There are hotels near the airport that are useful for overnight stays, early departures, and late arrivals. These accommodations are typically used by business travelers, transit passengers, and visitors who want to stay close to the terminal area. Official airport information on nearby lodging is available through the airport’s website when hotel access or booking details are needed.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • No specific hotel names are included here without verified current airport-side documentation

Airport History

Commercial aviation at Tampa developed during the early decades of air travel, with the airport evolving from a smaller local facility into the region’s main scheduled passenger airport. As air travel demand in the Tampa Bay area increased, the airport expanded its role beyond local aviation to become the principal commercial gateway for the market.

The modern terminal concept was developed to improve passenger flow and to separate landside processing from the gate areas. This helped the airport accommodate growing airline service while maintaining a compact and organized passenger layout. Over time, the airside concourse system became a defining feature of the airport’s operating model.

Additional expansion and modernization followed as the airport’s route network broadened and aircraft sizes increased. Runway and airfield improvements supported more demanding commercial operations, including longer domestic sectors and international service. These changes allowed the airport to handle a larger volume of traffic while preserving its role as the region’s primary hub.

Today, Tampa functions as a major hub airport with a balanced domestic and international schedule. Its current form reflects successive phases of terminal planning, airfield development, and airline growth that transformed it into a key passenger airport for west central Florida.

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