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Tampa International Airport (Expansion)

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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12.18.24
Start
2029
Completion
2
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4100 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa. 2 floors. Broke ground December 2024, completing 2029. Financed with $425M in August 2024.

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
Tenant announced Feb 3, 2025Delta Air Lines named anchor tenant of Airside D, committing to at least six of the 16 gates plus a mezzanine-level Sky Club on a term up to 20 years, per Tampa Bay Business & Wealth
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Going vertical Jul 2026Airside D entered vertical construction: 6,200+ tons structural steel being assembled, precast elevator towers installed per FOX 13/TPA
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Steel frame rising Jul 3, 2026TPA opened the Airside D site to media as crews set more than 6,200 tons of structural steel across roughly 7,400 pieces, with 2027 turned over to interiors, glass and roof and 2028 to commissioning ahead of the 2029 opening
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Airside D concrete decks rising Aug 2026structural steel on sequence 6 of 19, a second crane added in July, concrete platforms placed on every level and shuttle guideway beams complete; opening still slated for 2029
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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 HNTB, Gensler.

How big is Tampa International Airport (Expansion)?

Tampa International Airport (Expansion) rises 2 stories.