Tampa International Airport TPA has been recognized as one of the best airports in the Nation by the world in global consumer surveys and is gateway to Florida's spectacular West Coast, as well to all of Florida's many attractions.
 
The Airport is located five miles west of downtown Tampa, in Hillsborough County, on the west coast of Florida, is situated between West Hillsborough Avenue 580, the Veterans Expwy. 589, and Route 616, and offers direct connection to the W Courtney Campbell auseway to Clewater, to the I-275 south to St. Petersburgh & Bradenton, to I-175 north connecting to I-4 West to Orlando and continuing north to I-75. and is accessible via Interstate 275 & State Road 60.

With three runways and an estimated 16.6 million passengers a year, Tampa International Airport is served by major domestic and international airlines offering direct and connecting flights to all points of the globe.
AirTran now offers flights into Key West & to San Juan, Puerto Rico. As of November 22, 1011 American Airlines operates service to Havana and to Holguin (on Cuba's east side); ABC charters will provide free bus transport to Bayamo & Las Tunas, one hour away.

The on-Airport Marriott Hotel (tel. 1-800-2289290) is connected, at the shopping arcade, to the landside terminal on the transfer level, and offers first-rate amenities and a business center.

Tampa International Airport has a one three-level passenger terminal referred to as the ‘Landside Terminal’, surrounded by four satellites referred to as ‘Airsides’ A, C, E & F, and connected by the monorail. The Landside Terminal houses the Baggage Claim on Level 1, Ticketing on Level 2, and Transfer on Level 3. All three levels are divided into a Red & Blue, North & South side, depending on your airline, with signs above elevators & escalators guiding you to the proper side. (For detailed terminal information click on 'Terminal Maps'.)

Parking options at Tampa International include a cell phone lot, valet parking, short-term & long-term garages, Economy garag and economy lot. (For detailed parking information, click on 'Airport Parking'.)

Rental Car Counters for on-Airport rental car agencies Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, Enterprise & Thrifty are located across the walkway in the Red Baggage Claim Area, and across the walkway in the Blue Baggage Claim Area.
Off-Airport rental car agencies Alamo, E-Z Rent-A-Car, National, Payless & U Save provide courtesy shuttles from the Commercial Ground Transportation Quadrants located in all four corners of the Baggage Claim Level.

To get from Tampa Airport to your destination, you can rent a car, take a taxi or shared-ride limo, or use public transportation.  A trip to downtown Tampa takes about 25 minutes. Passenger pickups for buses & charters are in the Ground Transportaton Quadrants' bus spaces, while dropoffs are made at Departure Level croover drives. For Ground Transportation inquiries call 813-870-8718.
1. The SuperShuttle, serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando Counties (Tel: 800-282-6817 or 727-572-1111) is a shared-ride van service.
2. HART buses for Hillsborough (Tel: 813-254-4278) are located at the East end of the Red Baggage Claim Curbside by Belt 25. The route map and schedule is located at the bus stop.
3. The Greyhound bus terminal (800-231-2222) is located in downtown Tampa on 610 Polk Street near the corner of Pierce Street.
4. Red Coach offers scheduled service todowntown Tampa and Ordo International Airport from Red 2 (visit redcoachusa.com for schedule and fares.

Future Airport Developments: Tampa's Landside terminal is to be upgraded, which include all restrooms, and new flooring, as well as other visual improvements.