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KTPA · TPA

Tampa International Airport

Tampa, FloridaElevation 26 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 11,002 ft

01R/19L
Dimensions
8,300 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 01R2°T
Landing length (LDA)8,300 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,300 / 8,300 / 8,300 ft
ILSLOC/DME
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 19L182°T
Landing length (LDA)8,300 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,300 / 8,300 / 8,300 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
01L/19R
Dimensions
11,002 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 01L2°T
Landing length (LDA)10,800 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA11,002 / 11,002 / 10,800 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 19R182°T
Landing length (LDA)11,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA11,002 / 11,002 / 11,002 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
10/28
Dimensions
6,999 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 1092°T
Landing length (LDA)6,501 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,999 / 6,999 / 6,999 ft
Displaced threshold498 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 28272°T
Landing length (LDA)6,501 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,999 / 6,999 / 6,501 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Tampa International Airport is in Tampa, Florida. Field elevation 26 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerJOHN TILIACOS
Manager phone813-870-8700
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKTPA / TPA
SectionalMIAMI
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT PETERSBURG
CustomsAirport of entry
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates27.9755, -82.5332
Distance from city6 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.15
APP/DEP
A/D
126.45
ATIS
ATIS
133.6
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.7
GND
GND
119.5
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ONLY ACFT WITH PRIOR PMSN MAY USE TRML APN; ALL OTRS USE GA APN.
›RSTRS TO ADG IV OR LGR: TWY E1.
›TXL K1 AND TXL K2 CLSD TO WINGSPANS GTR THAN 171 FT, TXL K1 AND TXL K2 CLSD WHILE WIDE BODY TXL K1W IS IN USE.
›TWY J BTN TWY J1 AND TWY J2; TWY N W OF TWY L; TWY E N OF TWY J; TXL Z 325 FT E OF TXL V; TXL V BTN TWY V2 AND TWY V3 ARE UNAVBL FOR GROUP V ACFT WITH A WINGSPAN GTR THAN 171 FT WO PPR FROM ARPT OPS.
›24 HR ADVN NOTICE OR IMT REPORTING UPON LDG FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH WEATHER MODIFICATION OR GEOENGINEERING EQUIP. 813-870-8770 EXT. 3
›US CUST AVBL 7 DAYS A WEEK, 0600-2200 HOURS. PPR 24 HOURS FOR AFT HOURS; CTC CBP SUPVR AT 813-676-4590; CTC AIRPORT OPERATIONS AT 813-870-8770.
›N RON RSTD TO TUG IN/TUG OUT OPS FOR ADG III OR LGR
›RWY 19L IS NOISE SENSITIVE TO TBJT DEPARTURES. RWY 01R IS NOISE SENSITIVE TO TBJT ARRIVALS. PUBLD NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS IN EFCT.
›BIRD ACT ON AND INVOF ARPT.
›TXL F AND TXL R ARE NON-MOVEMENT AREAS. BOTH LCTNS ARE UNAVBL FOR GROUP IV ACFT WITH A WINGSPAN GTR THAN 117 FT WO PPR FROM ARPT OPS. TXL T PPR FROM ARPT OPS RQRD FOR ACFT WITH A WINGSPAN GTR THAN 90 FT.
›TAXILANE G WEST OF TWY B1 CLSD TO WINGSPAN GTR THAN 118 FT - PPR APT OPS.
›813-870-8752
›NOT NMLY AVBL TO OPNS OVER 75,000 LBS GWT.
›RWY 10 FIRST 2600 FT CONC; RWY 28 FIRST 4400 FT ASPH.
›PCR VALUE: 700/R/A/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 630/R/A/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 870/R/A/W/T
›RWY 10 PAPI UNUSBL 8 DEG LEFT AND RIGHT OF RCL.
›RWY 10 APCH SFC IS 50:1 TO MKD DSPLCD THR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KTPA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KTPA have a METAR?
Yes. KTPA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KTPA have a TAF?
When KTPA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KTPA?
KTPA sits at 26 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KTPA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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