TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa International Airport has unveiled plans for its first new terminal in nearly 20 years.
TPA shared what travelers can expect from Airside D — a state-of-the-art terminal set to be completed in 2028. Construction will begin in late 2024.
The airport currently serves about 25 million passengers a year. The new airside will aim to accommodate the Tampa Bay region's massive growth by serving up to 35 million annual passengers by 2037.
Airside D will feature 16 gates for both domestic and international flights. Additional features include:
- Orthogonal shape for greater space and operational efficiency
- Two levels plus a mezzanine for two airline lounges with views of the airfield and the bay
- International Passenger Arrival Processing Area on the first floor
- Shuttle system and guideway
- Shopping and dining locations at the center of the Airside, offering 360-degree views of the gates
- Large open space featuring intuitive wayfinding and natural light
The 600,015-square-foot terminal will cost about $1.5 billion, according to TPA.
“We want this facility to be the premium traveler experience that TPA guests expect while prioritizing fiscal responsibility every step of the way," Smitha Radhakrishnan, TPA's executive vice president of planning & development and maintenance, said in a statement.
The airport used to have an Airside D, but the "outdated facility" was torn down in 2007. The new and improved Airside D will be constructed in its place, between current airsides C and E.
