Tampa International (KTPA), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Tampa International, KTPA, is a Florida Level 1 towered airport located about five nautical miles from downtown Tampa, and it ranks among the busier business aviation destinations on the Gulf Coast with 37,404 business aviation operations recorded in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. The airfield fields three paved runways, the longest stretching 11,002 feet, and offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel with round-the-clock attendance. Onsite CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement support international arrivals, subject to posted customs hours. Nearby fields include Peter O Knight, MacDill AFB, St Pete-Clearwater International, Tampa Executive, and Clearwater Executive, all within roughly twelve nautical miles.
Runways
Tampa International has three paved runways. The longest, 01L/19R, is 11,002 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Tampa International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Tampa International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Tampa International recorded 37,404 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March, April and October. Business aviation traffic at KTPA concentrates in the spring months of March, April, and October, with a corresponding dip through the summer months of June through September, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 3,563 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Tampa International averages 22.4 days above 90°F in August and 0.5 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.2°F, and January the coldest, at 71.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Tampa International has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Only aircraft with prior permission may use the terminal apron; all others use the general aviation apron.
Taxilanes F and R are non-movement areas. Both locations are unavailable to Group IV aircraft with a wingspan greater than 117 feet without prior permission from airport operations. Taxilane T requires prior permission from airport operations for aircraft with a wingspan greater than 90 feet.
Taxilane G west of Taxiway B1 is closed to wingspans greater than 118 feet without prior permission from airport operations.
Taxilanes K1 and K2 are closed to wingspans greater than 171 feet, and both are closed while the wide body taxilane K1W is in use.
Taxiway J between Taxiway J1 and Taxiway J2; Taxiway N west of Taxiway L; Taxiway E north of Taxiway J; Taxilane Z 325 feet east of Taxilane V; and Taxilane V between Taxiway V2 and Taxiway V3 are unavailable for Group V aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet without prior permission from airport operations.
US Customs is available seven days a week, 0600 to 2200 hours. Prior permission is required 24 hours in advance for after-hours service; contact the CBP supervisor or airport operations.
This runway is not normally available to operations over 75,000 pounds gross weight.
The Runway 10 PAPI is unusable 8 degrees left and right of the runway centerline.
The Runway 10 approach surface is 50:1 to the marked displaced threshold.
The first 2,600 feet of Runway 10 is concrete; the first 4,400 feet of Runway 28 is asphalt.
Runway 19L is noise sensitive to TBJT departures, and Runway 01R is noise sensitive to TBJT arrivals. Published noise abatement procedures are in effect.
Bird activity is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 700/R/A/W/T
PCR VALUE: 630/R/A/W/T
PCR VALUE: 870/R/A/W/T
Taxiway E1 is restricted to ADG IV aircraft or larger.
Aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment require 24-hour advance notice or immediate reporting upon landing.
North RON is restricted to tug in/tug out operations for ADG III aircraft or larger.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Tampa International has five airfields within 12 NM. The closest is Peter O Knight (KTPF), 5.72 NM southeast.
Part of the Tampa and St. Petersburg area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KTPA?
Tampa International, KTPA, operates three paved runways. Runway 01L/19R is the longest at 11,002 feet, with a width of 150 feet and a concrete surface. Runway 01R/19L measures 8,300 feet, and Runway 10/28 measures 6,999 feet, both surfaced in asphalt-concrete and also 150 feet wide. The airport is towered and handles a mix of airline and business aviation traffic across this three-runway layout.
Are there weight restrictions on any runway at Tampa International?
Yes. One runway identifier remark at Tampa International, KTPA, states that a runway is not normally available to operations over 75,000 pounds gross weight. Dispatchers planning heavier aircraft into KTPA should confirm which runway this restriction applies to before filing, since it affects runway assignment planning. This limit sits alongside the airport's three-runway configuration, which otherwise supports a wide range of aircraft sizes given the available runway lengths.
Is customs available for arrivals at KTPA?
Customs is available onsite at Tampa International, KTPA, with CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement in place. Per airport remarks, US Customs is available seven days a week between 0600 and 2200 hours. Operations outside that window require prior permission twenty-four hours in advance, coordinated through the CBP supervisor and airport operations. Dispatchers should build this window into international arrival planning at KTPA rather than assuming round-the-clock coverage.
What wingspan restrictions apply to taxiways and taxilanes at Tampa International?
Tampa International, KTPA, has several wingspan-based restrictions across its taxiway and taxilane system. Taxilanes F and R are non-movement areas and are unavailable to Group IV aircraft with a wingspan greater than 117 feet without prior permission from airport operations, and Taxilane T requires prior permission for wingspans greater than 90 feet. Taxilane G west of Taxiway B1 is closed to wingspans greater than 118 feet without prior permission. Taxilanes K1 and K2 are closed to wingspans greater than 171 feet and also close whenever the wide body taxilane K1W is in use. Dispatchers handling larger business jets or widebody aircraft should confirm routing with airport operations in advance.
Does business aviation traffic at KTPA vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Tampa International, KTPA, shows a seasonal pattern according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Monthly operations peak in spring, with April reaching 3,563 operations and March and October also above 3,400, while summer months run lower, with August at 2,636 operations. This produces a noticeable dip through the June to September stretch compared to the surrounding months. Dispatchers scheduling repeat trips into KTPA may see tighter ramp and slot conditions during the higher-volume spring and fall months.