Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport Address: 5503 West Spruce Street, Tampa, Florida (FL), 33607, USA
Airport Code: TPA
Airport Tel: +1 813 870 8700
Airport Fax: +1 813 875 6670
Airport Website: http://www.tampaairport.com - Official Site

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Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Airport Information
(Tampa, Florida - FL, USA)



One of the main gateways into western Florida, Tampa International Airport (TPA) is situated only 5 miles / 8 km to the west of downtown Tampa and close to Al Lopez Park, Rocky Point Golf Course and the Bray and Chelsea Park. The airport is also nearby Old Tampa Bay and the Raymond James Stadium, which has a capacity of up to 75,000 and is used for football, being home to both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and also the South Florida Bulls.

Tampa International Airport successfully caters for 20 million passengers, who travel with around 25 major airlines to and from 50 domestic destinations and seven international destinations. The facility is constantly given praise for its easy layout and personability, boasting one large airside / landside passenger terminal, with around 60 gates and everything from Terrazzo tile works to marine aquariums.




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Using the I-275 interstate, there is a public bus service running into downtown Tampa, Hyde Park, Ybor City and the spreading waterfront area. Further buses run from Tampa International Airport direct to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, while a free shuttle bus runs to International Plaza in the city. In addition, there are two main taxicab firms providing direct transfers to Tampa and beyond, as well as limousine and shared-ride shuttle services, and monorail trains linking the long-term car park. Public transport connects the city of Tampa with nearby destinations, such as Brandon, Clearwater, Largo, St. Petersburg and Old Tampa Bay.

Tampa International Airport (TPA) Information: History and Facilities
Tampa Bay has been credited with being the city were commercial airlines were born. In 1914, seaplanes flew between Tampa and nearby St. Petersburg, and although this service only latest a few months, it was extremely popular. In the late 1920s, a site on the western side of Tampa, known as Drew Field, was selected to become the city's airport and was used extensively during the 1940s as a military training airbase.

In 1950, the status of Drew Field Municipal Airport was upgraded, when it was renamed and relaunched as the Tampa International Airport (TPA). At this time, Trans Canada Airlines began operating commercial flights at the airport and a secondary terminal building was soon competed. By the 1960s, jet-driver charter planes were beginning to use Tampa Airport and a new terminal was soon developed to cope with increased demand, opening in 1971. Soon after, the ATC Control Tower was erected, instantly becoming the tallest of its kind in the whole of the USA, measuring around 70 metres / 230 feet.

Today, passenger facilities and services at Tampa International Airport are superb, with cash machines located on each level, along with a bank and a bureau de change on Level 3. You will also find post boxes, stamp machines, first-aid, a chapel and baby changing facilities. The nearby Airport Marriott Hotel offers a range of business facilities if these are required, although there are telephones with dataports inside the terminal.

For shopping and eating, duty-free outlets, cafés and restaurants can be found throughout Tampa Airport. These include the 24-hour Taco Bell Express, the Freshens Smoothie Company and Da Vinci's Café. For unrivalled 360-degree views across Tampa Airport itself, consider dining out at CK's Revolving Rooftop Restaurant and Sushi Bar, where you can watch the planes taking off. Duty-free shops tend to open two hours prior to international flights, while most other shops and eateries operate between 05:00 and 21:00.

Tampa International Airport (TPA) Information: About Tampa Tourism
Tampa is a lively city on Florida's westerly coast and is literally loaded with brilliant museums, theme parks and some of the most exquisite beaches on the west coast of Florida, such as the famed Clearwater Beach. East of downtown Tampa is the Ybor City district, known for its history of Cuban cigar-making and abundance of shopping malls, restaurants and breweries, particularly around Seventh Avenue.

One of the city's biggest visitor attractions is Busch Gardens, which is close to Tampa Airport (TPA) and located to the north of downtown. This African-themed amusement park has an adjoining zoo containing almost 3,000 animals from all over the African continent, as well as plenty of white-knuckle rides.

 
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