KTPA

VFR

TAMPA INTL

TAMPA · FLORIDA

Elev
26.5'
Longest RWY
11,002'01L/19R
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
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Before you fly into KTPA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,026.5'
MSL · field 26.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 01L
H/W +4 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF KTPA

Current METAR

Observed 16:53Z

KTPA 271653Z VRB04KT 10SM SCT041 SCT050 BKN090 29/18 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02940183
Wind
VAR @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 18°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,601 ft
Ceiling
9,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM W
VFR sectional
MIAMI
ARTCC
ZMA · MIAMI
NOTAM facility
TPA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN TILIACOS
Address
PO BOX 22287, TAMPA FL 33622

Flight service · Hours

FSS PIE
SAINT PETERSBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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000° · 4 kt
RWY 01L
357°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 01L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01L · 357° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,027 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01L/19RFavored357° / 177°11,002 ftCONCStandard L
01R/19L357° / 177°8,300 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
10/2887° / 267°6,999 ftASPH-CONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01L11,002'11,002'10,800'10,800'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
19R11,002'11,002'11,002'11,002'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR15', road, 955' from thr, 500' R of cntrln, slope 50
01R8,300'8,300'8,300'8,300'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
19L8,300'8,300'8,300'8,300'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
106,999'6,999'6,999'6,501'PAPI 4-box left(3°)18', rr, 755' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 30
286,999'6,999'6,501'6,501'PAPI 4-box left(3°)41', trees, 1660' from thr, 190' R of cntrln, slope 35

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 4

RWY 01L
LD · CAT III
AMP
108.9
RWY 01R
LE
TWJ
111.95
RWY 19L
LD · CAT II
TPA
110.3
RWY 19R
LD · CAT I
JRT
108.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 01L
KTPA · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Only aircraft with prior permission may use the terminal apron; all others use the general aviation apron.Show FAA
  • Restrictions to Airplane Design Group four or larger apply to taxiway E1.Show FAA
  • Twenty-four hour prior permission is required for aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment. Contact 813-870-8770 extension 3.Show FAA
  • Taxiways F and R are non-movement areas. Both locations are unavailable for Group four aircraft with a wingspan greater than 117 feet without prior permission from airport operations. Taxiway T requires prior permission from airport operations for aircraft with a wingspan greater than 90 feet.Show FAA
  • Taxiways K1 and K2 are closed to wingspans greater than 171 feet. Taxiways K1 and K2 are closed while wide body taxiway K1W is in use.Show FAA
  • Runway 19L is noise sensitive to turbojet departures. Runway 01R is noise sensitive to turbojet arrivals. Published noise abatement procedures are in effect.Show FAA
  • Taxilane G west of taxiway B1 is closed to wingspans greater than 118 feet. Prior permission required for airport operations.Show FAA
  • Taxiway J between taxiways J1 and J2; taxiway N west of taxiway L; taxiway E north of taxiway J; taxiway Z 325 feet east of taxiway V; taxiway V between taxiways V2 and V3 are unavailable for Group five aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet without prior permission from airport operations.Show FAA
  • Bird activity on and in vicinity of airport.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28The pavement classification rating value for runway 10/28 is 870 rigid aircraft.Show FAA
  • 01R/19LThe pavement classification rating value for runway 01R/19L is 630 rigid aircraft.Show FAA
  • 01L/19RThe pavement classification rating value for runway 01L/19R is 700 rigid all weather tire.Show FAA
  • 10/28Runway 10/28 not normally available to operations over 75,000 pounds gross weight.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10Runway 10 PAPI unusable 8 degrees left and right of runway centerline.Show FAA
  • 10Runway 10 approach surface is 50 to 1 to marked displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAirport manager phone number is 813-870-8752.Show FAA
  • 10/28Runway 10 first 2600 feet concrete; runway 28 first 4400 feet asphalt.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KTPA

Answer card
ICAO
KTPA
Name
TAMPA INTL
Location
TAMPA, FLORIDA
Elevation
26.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,026.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
3
Longest runway
01L/19R · 11,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
4
Published frequencies
25
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 01L

Tampa Intl sits in Tampa, Florida. Field elevation is 26.5 ft MSL. The airport has 3 runways. The longest is 11,002 ft on 01L/19R. The tower is open 24 hours. Four ILS approaches are published for 01L, 01R, 19L and 19R.

For pattern work, the published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly. This is a busy Class B airport with published noise abatement procedures. Runway 19L is noise sensitive for turbojet departures. Runway 01R is noise sensitive for turbojet arrivals. First-time pilots should expect heavy airline traffic. Expect close ATC coordination. Expect a lot of ground movement.

Signature Aviation is on the field. Sheltair is on the field too. Both carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Terminal apron use needs prior permission. Other aircraft use the general aviation apron. There are also several wingspan and taxiway restrictions that matter for larger aircraft. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and coordinate with airport operations if you are flying anything large or unusual. The airport manager phone number is 813-870-8752.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KTPA?
Field elevation is 26.5 ft MSL. That low elevation helps, but Tampa is still a busy Class B airport with a lot of airline traffic.
How many runways does Tampa Intl have, which is the longest?
KTPA has 3 runways. The longest is 01L/19R at 11,002 ft.
What ILS approaches are available at KTPA?
There are 4 ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 01L, 01R, 19L and 19R.
Is KTPA towered, what are the tower hours?
Yes. Tampa Intl has a control tower that operates 24 hours.
What is the pattern altitude at KTPA?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KTPA. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying pattern work here.
Which FBOs are on the field at KTPA?
Signature Aviation and Sheltair are on the field. Both carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KTPA?
Yes. Published noise abatement procedures are in effect. Runway 19L is noise sensitive to turbojet departures. Runway 01R is noise sensitive to turbojet arrivals.
Can large aircraft use all taxiways at KTPA?
Not always. The published remarks list several wingspan and ADG limits on taxiways and taxilanes. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and call airport operations before arrival if your aircraft is large or unusual.

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