Tampa International Airport (TPA): Codes, Runways & Location
Tampa International Airport (IATA: TPA · ICAO: KTPA) is a large airport serving Tampa, United States. It lies at 27.9755° N, 82.5332° W, 26 ft (8 m) above sea level.
Overview of Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Tampa in United States. It is identified by the IATA code TPA and the ICAO code KTPA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Tampa International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3353 m (11002 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 26 ft (8 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Peter O Knight Airport (TPF) about 11 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,353 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tampa International Airport
Where is Tampa International Airport located?
Tampa International Airport is located in Tampa, United States. Its coordinates are 27.9755° N, 82.5332° W.
What is the airport code for Tampa International Airport?
Tampa International Airport has an IATA code of TPA and an ICAO code of KTPA.
How long is the runway at Tampa International Airport?
Tampa International Airport's longest runway is about 3353 m (11002 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Tampa International Airport have?
Tampa International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Tampa International Airport a major airport?
Tampa International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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