Airside D rendering of exterior view from the southwest at sunrise.

Ascend with 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 in 2028! 

Design Inspiration for Airside D

Ascend - For Growth. For Opportunity. For Tampa Bay.


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

Airside D Fast Facts

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First new Airside at TPA in almost 20 years
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Two-level Airside, plus a mezzanine
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Two airline lounges
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New Shuttle system and guideway
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Will help TPA serve up to 35 million
annual passengers by 2037
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International passenger 
arrival processing facility
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New shopping and dining locations
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Estimated cost of $1.5 billion

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Airside D Construction Timeline

Late 2023
HCAA Board Approves Airside D design-build contract
Late 2024
Groundbreaking and site-enabling work begins
Late 2025
Vertical construction begins
 
Late 2027
75% of construction completed
 
2028
Airside D opens
 

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.

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