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Tampa International Airport (Expansion)

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The Airside D expansion is the centerpiece of the final phase of Tampa International Airport's long-term master plan, a roughly 600,000-square-foot, $1.52 billion terminal in Tampa, Florida that adds 16 domestic and international gates.

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Last verified Jul 13, 2026
3.4 yrs to delivery
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AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
12.18.24
Start
2029
Completion
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The story so far
Announced 2024 est.
Financing secured Aug 2024~$425M of the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority's $483.875M Tampa Int'l Airport Revenue Bonds, 2024 Series B (AMT) fund the Airside D expansion; issue closed Aug 2024 (KBRA AA).
tampaairport.com
Broke ground Dec 18, 2024
Going vertical Mid 2026Airside D in vertical construction: 6,200+ tons of structural steel being erected (media tour July 2026). 600,000 sf, 16 gates, $1.52B; opening 2029.
mysuncoast.com
Expected opening 2029
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About the project

The Airside D expansion is the centerpiece of the final phase of Tampa International Airport's long-term master plan, a roughly 600,000-square-foot, $1.52 billion terminal in Tampa, Florida that adds 16 domestic and international gates. Delivered by a design-build team led by general contractor Hensel Phelps with architecture and engineering by HNTB and Gensler, the new airside introduces a modern TSA checkpoint, a ground-level international arrivals inspection facility, upgraded concessions, and new automated people movers connecting it to the main terminal. The project significantly expands the airport's widebody and international capacity to support long-term passenger growth across the Tampa Bay region.

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Where is Tampa International Airport (Expansion) located?

Tampa International Airport (Expansion) is located in Tampa.

When will Tampa International Airport (Expansion) be completed?

Tampa International Airport (Expansion) is under construction, with completion expected in 2029.

Who is developing Tampa International Airport (Expansion)?

Tampa International Airport is the developer behind Tampa International Airport (Expansion).

Who designed Tampa International Airport (Expansion)?

Tampa International Airport (Expansion) was designed by HOK.