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Tampa International Airport Guide (TPA)

Airport info
Code: TPA
Address:
4100 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, Florida 33607, United States
Location:

Tampa International Airport is situated 8km (5 miles) west of Tampa.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +1
Telephone:
(813) 870 8700.
Timezone: GMT -4:00
Tampa International Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Tampa International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

There are plans to add a new terminal building to the airport complex by 2020.

Information: 

Information kiosks are located throughout level 3 and airport information is also available from Travelers Aid (tel: (813) 870 8797) on the same level. White courtesy phones are situated on level 3 for passenger paging.

Driving directions: 

Highway 60 passes in front of the airport entrance to the east of the start of the Courtney Campbell Causeway and to the south of the end of Veterans Expressway. Alternatively, drive westbound via Spruce Street or Columbus Drive from Tampa, from which the airport entrance is west of Westshore Boulevard. On the main highway network, Tampa International Airport is accessed from Interstate 275 at exit 39.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: Sarasota-Tampa Express (tel: (941) 366 6600 or 800 326 2800; www.stexps.com) runs a direct service to Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport; the bus stops are in the Blue Quadrant 1 and Red Quadrant 2. HART (tel: (813) 623 5835: www.hartline.org) bus 30 runs to destinations including central Tampa; the bus stop is located at Red baggage reclaim. There is a desk at each end of Arrivals for shared-ride shuttle services. Super Shuttle (tel: (727) 572 1111 or 800 282 6817; www.supershuttle.com) serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties. There is a free shuttle from the level 1 to International Plaza, Tampa Bay's newest mall.

Taxi: Taxis are available from Yellow Cab (tel: (813) 253 0121) and United Cab (tel: (813) 253 2424). Fares to central Tampa and the cruise port are limited to a maximum of US$25.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

There is a bank, a bureau de change, a number of post boxes, stamp machines and several ATMs at the airport.

Communication: 

Telephones with data ports and individual data ports are available throughout the terminal. There is a post office located near the remote economy car park.

Food: 

There are several restaurants, fast-food outlets and cafés throughout the airport.

Shopping: 

There are many shops at the airport, including newsagents, gift shops and duty-free.

Luggage: 

There are no luggage lockers at the airport. Trolleys are available throughout the terminal and car parks for a fee. For lost and found contact the airport authorities (tel: (813) 554 1414).

Other: 

A first aid room, chapel, kid's play area (open 24 hours a day) and baby change facilities are located at the airport.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There is a business centre at the Airport Marriott Hotel (tel: (813) 879 5151; www.marriott.com), which offers computer workstations with Internet access, faxing, colour printing, photocopying and shipping services. Meeting rooms are also available. Meeting facilities are also located at the nearby Courtyard Tampa Westshore (tel: (813) 874 0555; www.marriott.com) and other local hotels.

Disabled facilities: 

Facilities include TTY/TDD telephones for hearing-impaired travellers. Reserved parking spaces are provided on all levels of the short-term and long-term garages. Adapted toilets are also available and the terminal is equipped with lifts and ramps.

Car parking: 

There is a short-term parking garage with direct access to the terminal via lifts. The long-term car park provides a monorail service for access to the terminal and is also connected to the terminal via pedestrian bridges. The first hour in both the short- and long-term parking areas is free of charge. There is a remote economy car park located behind the airport post office and connected to the terminal by a free shuttle service. Valet parking is also present, as is a ‘cell phone waiting lot’. Parking information is available (tel: (813) 870 8790), but no advance reservations can be made.

Car rental: 

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty have desks in the baggage reclaim areas. There are also several off-airport car rental companies, including E-Z, Payless and U-Save; courtesy shuttles are available to take passengers to pick up their hire car.

Airport hotels

There is one on-site hotels at Tampa International Airport, and other options nearby; many of these hotels offer shuttle connections to and from the terminal building.

Airport Marriott Hotel

Airport Marriott Hotel is located on-site at Tampa International Airport. The hotel offers a business centre including Internet access, faxing, colour printing, photocopying and shipping services. Other facilities include an on-site restaurant and swimming pool.

Telephone: (813) 879 5151.
Courtyard Tampa Westshore

Courtyard Tampa Westshore is located less than 4km (2.5 miles) from Tampa International Airport and is connected by a shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include a business centre, swimming pool and an on-site restaurant.

Telephone: (813) 874 0555.
Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore

Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore is located less than 3km (2 miles) from Tampa International Airport. Hotel facilities include a fitness centre, swimming pool and on-site dining options.

Telephone: (813) 877 6688.
Hyatt Place Tampa Airport/Westshore

Hyatt Place Tampa Airport/Westshore is located 6.5km (4.1 miles) from Tampa International Airport and is connected via a complimentary shuttle bus service. The hotel also offers free parking and Wi-Fi Internet access.

Telephone: (813) 282 1037.
La Quinta Inn Tampa Airport

La Quinta Inn Tampa Airport is located 6km (4 miles) from Tampa International Airport and offers complimentary shuttle bus services to and from the terminal. The hotel also provides meeting facilities and has a heated outdoor pool.

Telephone: (813) 287 0440.
Ramada Westshore Hotel

Ramada Westshore Hotel is located less than 1km (0.6 miles) from Tampa International Airport and is linked via a complimentary shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include an on-site restaurant, extensive meeting space and complimentary parking for guests.

Telephone: (813) 282 3636.
Tampa Marriott Westshore

Tampa Marriott Westshore is located less than 3km (2 miles) from Tampa International Airport and is served by an airport shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include a fitness room, business centre and a swimming pool.

Telephone: (813) 287 2555.