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Airside D at TPA
Tampa International Airport has a vision for the future by building the new Airside D, a 16-gate, state-of-the-art Airside terminal that will serve as TPA's International Arrivals and Departures facility. Journey with us as this vision takes shape. This next chapter in TPA's story is scheduled to open to the traveling public in 2029!
LATEST LOOK AT AIRSIDE D
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Airside D concrete work is building up at TPA
The outline of Tampa International Airport’s newest Airside terminal is taking form as concrete for the building’s floors and aircraft apron are appearing.
Architectural Renderings
Airside D Fast Facts
First new Airside at TPA in almost 20 years
Two-level Airside, plus a mezzanine
Two airline lounges
New Shuttle system and guideway
Will help TPA serve up to 35 million
annual passengers by 2037
annual passengers by 2037
International passenger
arrival processing facility
arrival processing facility
New shopping and dining locations
Estimated cost of $1.5 billion
Design Inspiration for Airside D
Ascend is a brand expression of Airside D's goals, aesthetics and inspiration for the traveler experience. Airside D's design will establish a point of view about the region's unique qualities to be celebrated throughout the facility:
- Tampa Bay's rich ecological environment
- Brands and flavors that reflect our community
- Customer excellence and sustainability practices
- TPA's economic impact on the region
Frequently Asked Questions
Airside D Construction Timeline
Late 2023
HCAA Board Approves Airside D design-build contract
HCAA Board Approves Airside D design-build contract
December 2024
Groundbreaking and site-enabling work begins
Groundbreaking and site-enabling work begins
2026
Vertical construction begins
Vertical construction begins
Late 2027
75% of construction completed
75% of construction completed
Late 2028
Building substantially completed
Building substantially completed
2029
Airside D opens to the public
Airside D opens to the public
TPA Master Plan
The Airside D project is part of the Airport’s Capital Program and is the third and final phase of TPA’s Master Plan.
The Master Plan is an FAA-required blueprint for development aimed at decongesting airport facilities and enabling future growth. Phases 1 and 2 included several major projects including the Main Terminal redevelopment, the Rental Car Center, SkyConnect Automated People Mover, a roadway expansion, Central Utility Plant, the award-winning Blue Express Curbsides for faster passenger pick-up and drop-off, and the new SkyCenter One office building.
Meet Our Construction Partners
Business Opportunities
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Airside D is a major expansion of facilities and services at Tampa International Airport.
As the project progresses, it will offer many opportunities for small or disadvantaged business enterprises, from shops and dining to contracting work.
