Tampa International Airport

KTPA / TPA

Tampa, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 09:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
09:53Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
5kt
20°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.04
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KTPA 160953Z 02005KT 10SM FEW045 SCT070 SCT250 24/20 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02390200 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26ft
FEW 4,500ft AGL
SCT 7,000ft AGL
SCT 25,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,526ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,026ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
25,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,026ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.04 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.01 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
-94 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 992 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KTPA 160858Z 1609/1712 06005KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250 FM161800 25007KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250 FM162100 32007KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250 FM170100 02005KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 FM170300 07005KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM161800
+8h
VFR 250° 7kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z FM162100
+11h
VFR 320° 7kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
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Airport Runway Layout

N
TPA
10
28
19L
01R ✈️
19R
01L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 6,999 ft 150 ft PEM 92°
↑ 1.5kt ↔ 4.8kt
72° angle
✈️ 19L/01R
Active: 01R
8,300 ft 150 ft PEM 182°
↑ 4.9kt ↔ 0.9kt
10° angle
✈️ 19R/01L
Active: 01L
11,002 ft 150 ft CON 182°
↑ 4.9kt ↔ 0.9kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Tampa International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KTPA
IATA Code: TPA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Tampa
Country: US
Latitude: 27.975500°
Longitude: -82.533203°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 6,999 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 19L/01R
Length: 8,300 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 19R/01L
Length: 11,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport (KTPA/TPA) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Tampa, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (10/28, 19L/01R, 19R/01L) with PEM and CON surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.