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Tampa
(TPA) airport
Answers to the Frequently Asked Questions about Tampa airport (TPA)
What are the terminals, contact information and location?
Which flights depart today?
Which flights arrive today?
Which car rental companies operate at the airport?
What services, facilities and lounges does the airport offer?
What are the transportation services?
Can I sleep at the airport and what hotels are there?
What are the parking options?
What accessibility services and facilities are available?
What airlines serve the airport?
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More Specific Frequently Asked Questions
The airport operates free automated people mover shuttles connecting Level 3 of the Main Terminal with each of the four satellite concourses (Airsides A, C, E, and F). The transit time is under two minutes. TSA security screening takes place upon arrival at your respective Airside.
Yes, the automated SkyConnect people mover is completely free and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It connects the Main Terminal directly to the Economy Parking Garage and the Rental Car Center in approximately five minutes.
TPA hosts an American Airlines Admirals Club (Airside F), a Delta Sky Club (Airside E), and the Central Florida USO Center (Level 2 Main Terminal) for military members. There are currently no Priority Pass or DragonPass lounges at Tampa International Airport.
You can take HART Route 30 from the Rental Car Center bus curb (accessible via the free SkyConnect train). The bus departs every 30 minutes and reaches Marion Transit Center in Downtown Tampa in about 30 minutes for a standard fare of USD 2.00.
Yes, the Main Terminal remains open 24/7. Overnight travelers must stay landside on Level 3 (the carpeted transfer level), as security checkpoints to the Airsides close late at night and reopen around 4:00 am. A 24-hour convenience store is available on Level 3, and the Tampa Airport Marriott is situated directly on-site.
No, due to TSA security regulations, Tampa International Airport does not offer luggage lockers or left-luggage storage facilities.
Yes, parking is free for stays under 60 minutes in all Short Term, Long Term, and Economy garages. In addition, there is a dedicated free Cell Phone Waiting Lot south of the terminal with flight display screens.
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