Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
KTPA, Tampa intl airport
Location (City, Country)
Example: Tampa, Florida U.S
Airport Type & Size
Airport Type
β’ Type: Public International Airport
β’ Classification: Large Hub (as designated by the FAA)
β’ Ownership: Operated by Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
β’ Primary Use: Commercial passenger and cargo flights, both domestic and international
Airport Size & Capacity
β’ Area Covered: Approximately 3,300 acres (13 kmΒ²)
β’ Elevation: 26 feet (7.9 meters) above sea level
β’ Passenger Volume: Serves around 25 million passengers annually, with plans to expand capacity to 35 million by 2037
β’ Gates: 59 active gates across four airsides (A, C, E, F)
β’ Expansion: A new Airside D is under construction, featuring 16 gates and two airline lounges
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
Example: Its a hub for American Airlines etc. Also a great view from the ocean near the airport.
Major Airlines & Routes
Southwest Airlines β Largest carrier at TPA with over 1,600 monthly departures. Popular routes include:
β’ Baltimore/Washington (BWI)
β’ Atlanta (ATL)
β’ Chicago Midway (MDW)
β’ Delta Air Lines β Strong presence with frequent service to:
β’ Atlanta (ATL)
β’ New York (JFK & LGA)
β’ Detroit (DTW)
β’ American Airlines β Offers routes to:
β’ Charlotte (CLT)
β’ Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
β’ Philadelphia (PHL)
β’ United Airlines β Connects TPA to:
β’ Newark (EWR)
β’ Chicago OβHare (ORD)
β’ Denver (DEN)
β’ Spirit Airlines β Budget-friendly flights to 21 destinations including:
β’ Las Vegas (LAS)
β’ Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
β’ Orlando (MCO)
International Routes
β’ British Airways β Direct flights to London Gatwick (LGW)
β’ Air Canada β Service to Toronto (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL)
β’ Copa Airlines β Flights to Panama City (PTY)
β’ Lufthansa β Seasonal service to Frankfurt (FRA)
Unique Features or Challenges
Example: View of ocean, Rainy density, Windy city
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Example: Tampa International Airport - Wikipedia