Tampa International Airport is a large airport serving Tampa, United States. Its IATA code is TPA and its ICAO code is KTPA. The airport lies at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 19R/01L, 11,002 ft (3,353 m) long. Local time follows the America/New_York time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- TPA
- ICAO code
- KTPA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 26 ft (8 m)
- Coordinates
- 27.9755, -82.5332
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,999 ft · 2,133 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Partially paved | Yes |
| 19L/01R | 8,300 ft · 2,530 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Partially paved | Yes |
| 19R/01L | 11,002 ft · 3,353 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Tampa International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | Pinellas Park, United States | 17 km · 11 mi |
| LAL Lakeland Linder International Airport | Lakeland, United States | 50 km · 31 mi |
| SRQ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | Sarasota/Bradenton, United States | 65 km · 40 mi |
| PGD Punta Gorda Airport | Punta Gorda, United States | 129 km · 80 mi |
| MCO Orlando International Airport | Orlando, United States | 130 km · 81 mi |
| SFB Orlando Sanford International Airport | Orlando, United States | 155 km · 96 mi |
| RSW Southwest Florida International Airport | Fort Myers, United States | 178 km · 111 mi |
| MLB Melbourne Orlando International Airport | Melbourne, United States | 186 km · 116 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from TPA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 655 | 407 | 354 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,619 | 1,006 | 874 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 1,930 | 1,199 | 1,042 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,466 | 2,154 | 1,872 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,901 | 4,288 | 3,726 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,085 | 4,402 | 3,825 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,360 | 4,573 | 3,974 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,738 | 4,808 | 4,178 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,569 | 5,946 | 5,167 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,674 | 7,254 | 6,303 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,194 | 7,577 | 6,584 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,578 | 7,816 | 6,792 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,255 | 8,236 | 7,157 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 13,365 | 8,305 | 7,217 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,908 | 9,264 | 8,050 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 16,681 | 10,365 | 9,007 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 118.150 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.450 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 133.600 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 119.500 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Tampa International Airport?
The IATA code of Tampa International Airport is TPA and its ICAO code is KTPA.
Where is Tampa International Airport located?
Tampa International Airport is in Tampa, Florida, United States, at 27.9755, -82.5332.
What time zone is Tampa International Airport in?
Tampa International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/New_York. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Tampa International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 19R/01L, 11,002 ft (3,353 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Tampa International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), about 17 km (11 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.