Tampa International Airport (KTPA)
Tampa, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KTPA
IATA
TPA
City
Tampa
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
26 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
27.9755, -82.5332
Overview
Well-organized Florida airport with good VFR weather and multiple flight training operations nearby.
Current Weather at KTPA
Pilots flying into or out of Tampa International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
SPECI KTPA 210111Z 14007G20KT 10SM FEW032 BKN045 BKN150 25/21 A3005 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0051 CB DSNT E-SE T02500206Wind 140° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 14
Current TAF
TAF KTPA 210100Z 2101/2206 13009KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB SCT100 BKN250 TEMPO 2101/2102 VRB15G25KT 3SM TSRA BKN030CB FM210200 10004KT P6SM SCT040 BKN120 FM210600 13004KT P6SM SCT150 FM211400 17006KT P6SM SCT025 SCT250 FM211700 23007KT P6SM SCT035 SCT250 FM212000 28009KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB SCT250 FM220200 10004KT P6SM SCT040 BKN120Decode METAR for KTPA
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Tampa International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KTPA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KTPA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Tampa. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Tampa International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Tampa International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KTPA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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