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5507
W Spruce St
Tampa, FL 33607
United States
Phone: 8138708700
Email: http://www.tampaairport.com/contact/contact_form.asp
Website for Tampa Airport: http://www.tampaairport.com
Tampa International Airport TPA, located five miles
west of downtown Tampa, Florida, between West Hillsborough
Av. 580, Veterans Expressway 589 and route 616, and
accessible via Interstate 275. The Airport has been
recognized as one of the best airports in the nation
and the world in global consumer surveys. It also
was the recipient of the First ACC Excellent in Procurement
Award in early 2009. TPA Airport is served by major
passenger airlines with daily nonstop flights to numerous
domestic destinations and weekly nonstop flights to
international destinations. Tampa Airport’s
hassle-free satellite terminal configuration minimizes
walking between ticketing, gates and baggage claim.
From the Main Terminal’s transfer level (3d
level), departing passengers take a monorail to one
of four airside concourses A, C, E or F.
Airlines
Airline
Air Canada, AC Terminal E
Air Transat, TS Terminal A
Air Wisconsin Airlines, ZW Terminal F
American Airlines, AA Terminal F
Atlantic Southeast Airlines, EV Terminal E
British Airways, BA Terminal F
Cape Air, 9k Terminal A
Comair, MN Terminal E
Continental Airlines, CO Terminal A
Continental Express, BTA Terminal A
Delta Air Lines, DL Terminal E
Freedom Airlines, F8 Terminal E
Frontier Airlines, F9 Terminal E
Gulfstream International, 3M Terminal A
JetBlue Airways, B6 Terminal A
KLM, KL Terminal A
Midwest Airlines, YX Terminal C
Northwest Airlines, NW Terminal A
Republic Airline, RW Terminal F
Southwest Airlines, WN Terminal C
Spirit Airlines, NK Terminal C
Sun Country Airlines, SY Terminal E
United Airlines, UA Terminal E
US Airways, US Terminal F
WestJet, WS Terminal F
Terminal
Information
The
three-level main terminal with Landside (pre-security)
and Airside (post-security) has a baggage claim level,
a ticketing level and a transfer level, and each of
these levels are divided into RED on the North side
and BLUE on the South side:
(a) The baggage claim level provides signage over
the escalators or elevators to show the side of the
airline location. On this level you cannot proceed
directly from the RED to the BLUE side - to cross
from the RED to BLUE, proceed up the elevator or escalator
to Level 2, cross the lobby and take the elevator
or stairs down to Level 1. Electronic signs over escalators
down to the Baggage Claim Level, or over baggage belts,
will indicate the baggage claim belt for an incoming
flight. The baggage level includes: all ground transportation
(taxis, buses, limos & hotel shuttles); access
to all on-Airport rental car counters; telephones,
restrooms, courtesy phones for local hotels &
off-site rental cars; courtesy phones for passenger
paging; Smarte Cartes & Skycap service and Ground
Transportation Information Kiosks.
(b) The ticketing level provides signage over the
escalators or elevators indicating at which side your
airline is located. It also contains all airline ticket
counters, restrooms, telephones, passenger-paging
courtesy phones, and Smarte Cartes & Skycap service.
(c) The transfer level provides Flight Information
signs for departing flights near each elevator. All
arriving/departing passengers pass through this level
of the Landside Terminal. Departing Passengers take
elevators or escalators up from Ticketing Level (Level
2), while arriving Passengers take escalators or elevators
down to Baggage Claim Level (Level 1). Non-ticketed
guests are not allowed to the Airsides. Visitors meeting
incoming passengers may wait on the Transfer Level
at the shuttle exit. Visitors meeting or escorting
passengers requiring special assistance, such as unaccompanied
minors or the disabled, should report to the airline
ticket
counter (Level 2) for Airside authorization.
Amenities
in the main terminal include: All Landside Terminal
shops and restaurants. There is at least one snack
bar and gift shop located at each Airside (post-security).
Some Airsides have extended food courts and restaurant
options not available in the main terminal. Mail drops
(incl. a large envelope & package drop) are located
in each corner on the side of the elevator core, adjacent
to the public telephones. Public telephones and data
ports in each corner of the level. ATM machines are
in the Tampa Bay Galleria. Other amenities include
courtesy phones for passenger paging; Airport Information
kiosks; Travelers Aid; Currency Exchange; Chapel;
First Aid Room, Hair Salon and shoeshine; and Observation
decks with smoking allowed.
If
you need to pick up a passenger at the airport, use
the free Cell Phone Lot. Stay with your car until
your party has collected luggage and calls you to
be picked up at the curb. Other parking options include:
(a) Valet Parking: clearance: 6.8 feet; Drop off at
BLUE departure curbside: 5:30am-5:30pm, or 24-hour
drop off and pickup on Level 5 of Short-term Garage.
(b) Short Term Garage: located above Main Terminal,
with Vehicle clearance 6.8 feet. For Terminal Access
use RED or BLUE elevators. Open 24/7 and SunPass Available.
The first hour is free!
(c) Long Term Garage adjacent to the Main Terminal
with clearance of 7.1 feet. Its High Vehicle Level
has a clearanceof 10 feet. The Monorail on Level 5
leads to the Main Terminal, andpPedestrian walkways
to the Terminal are located on Level 2. Open 24/7.
SunPass Available. The first hour is free!
(d) Economy Parking Garage and Economy Lot - Shuttles
run 24/7, about every 7-10 minutes. Garage clearance
is 8 feet, Lot clearance 13 feet. SunPass available.
For all parking options, take a ticket as you enter
the garage or lot, or enter through the SunPass Plus
lanes. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners
Club, cash, SunPass Plus and personal checks drawn
on a Florida Bank are accepted.
(e) Disabled Parking is available on all levels of
all parking garages and adjacent to the bus stops
in the Economy Lot.
To
get from the Airport to your destination, you can
rent a car, take a taxi or shared-ride limo, or use
public transportation. The SuperShuttle, serving Hillsborough,
Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando Counties (Tel: 800-282-6817
or 727-572-1111) is a shared-ride van service. HART
buses for Hillsborouth (Tel: 813-254-4278) are located
at the East end of the Red Baggage Claim Curbside
by Belt 20. The route map
and schedule is located at the bus stop. The Greyhound
bus terminal is located in downtown Tampa on 610 Polk
Street near the corner of Pierce Street. Take a taxi
or limo to the station.
Rental
Cars
Rental
Counters are located across the walkway in the Red
Baggage Claim Area and across the walkway in the Blue
Baggage Claim Area.
Courtesy
vehicle service is provided from the Commercial Ground
Transportation Quadrants located in all four corners
of the Baggage Claim Level.
Top
Ten Things To Do In Tampa Florida
Top 10 Things
From the beaches to Busch Gardens,
fresh gulf seafood to world-famous steaks you'll find
something for everyone to enjoy in Tampa Bay. To get
around, user a Tampa Rental Car .
1, Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 · 813-273-4000
Set along the waterfront, this amazing attraction
(housed in a structure modeled after a giant scallop
shell) explores Florida's native sea life in a number
of venues. More than 4,300 plants and animals are
represented, highlighting both fresh and saltwater
environments. Exhibits document the movement of water
from wetlands to ocean and include a million-gallon
coral reef display that houses fish of all kinds.
Twice each day, divers feed sharks living in the aquarium,
and other exhibits showcase sea life from around the
world. A gift shop and restaurant are on the premises,
and the IMAX theater next door presents a film documenting
ocean life.
2. Museum of Science and Industry
4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617 · 813-987-6100
If you're a science nut, or even if you just like
to know why things happen the way they do, this museum
is a great diversion. With more than 450 hands-on
exhibits, visitors become part of the action and can
experience hurricane-force winds, zero-gravity and
the effects of simulated flight. Displays on anatomy
and ecology provide insight into the natural world,
while the butterfly garden, nature trail and planetarium
offer total immersion programs that further explore
the physical environment. An IMAX theater awes guests
with spectacle and is just one more reason that MOSI
is the Southeast's largest science center and a perennial
favorite of tourists and residents alike.
3. Tampa Bay History Center
225 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602 · 813-274-8130
This is the type of museum that communities treasure
and visitors find eminently fascinating. Exhibits
proudly celebrate local heritage and highlight artifacts
collected and excavated from the area. Among the items
displayed are relics from the American Indians who
originally inhabited the area and objects that reflect
the city's ties to both the ocean and the military.
A library of historical books and papers can also
be found on the premises.
4. Tampa Museum of Art
600 N Ashley St, Tampa, FL 33602 · 813-274-8130
This striking, riverside museum boasts an amazing
collection of classical Greek and Roman artwork -
one of the country's best. It also prides itself on
20th-century American acquisitions including photographs,
works on paper and sculpture. Aside from these permanent
collections, the museum displays rotating and traveling
exhibits throughout the year. There's even a gallery
that highlights Florida's most well-received artists.
Regular public workshops make art accessible to children
and adults, and a gift shop offers distinctive merchandise.
Outside, a park and sculpture garden take advantage
of the waterside location.
5, Ybor City Walking Tour
1901 N 13th St, Ybor City, FL 33605 · 813-247-6323
Sponsored by the Ybor City State Museum Society and
the Chamber of Commerce, these walking tours wind
through one of Tampa's most historic (and vibrant)
districts. Led by a local resident, the tours last
about 1.5 hours and begin at the museum. They go through
the gardens there and then move out into Ybor City
itself. Guides share the history of the area and also
provide details about particular buildings and current
developments. Participants should wear comfortable
clothes and shoes.
Top Weekend Getaways And Day Trip
Excursions:
1. Busch Gardens
3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612 · 813-987-5082
Prepare to be overwhelmed! This theme park, based
on Africa's past, is divided into ten sections that
showcase exotic animals, roller coasters, and live
entertainment. While you're there, head for "Edge
of Africa" and come face-to-face with hyenas,
lions and crocodiles; visit "The Congo"
and check out water rides and white tigers; take the
kids to "Land of the Dragons" and let them
explore the three-story tree house and other fairy-tale
attractions. Whatever your fancy, it will be met at
Florida's largest west-coast park, which also contains
one of the nation's best zoos.
2. Gasparilla Pirate Festival
Bayshore Blvd and Downtown, Tampa, FL · 813-273-6495
Perhaps Tampa's most-anticipated festival, this exuberant
event is the city's answer to Mardi Gras. Held in
late January or early February, it features a fleet
of invading boats, manned by marauding "pirates"
who infiltrate the city and initiate a carnival atmosphere.
The event commemorates the state's pirate heritage
with elaborate costumes, street parades and entertainment.
There's also a brunch, games, rides and activities
for spectators of all ages.
3. Adventure Island Tampa
1001 McKinley Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 · 813-987-5600
With 24 different, thrilling water rides strategically
placed throughout this 30-acre park, the fun is seemingly
endless! Attractions are suitable for all ages; Fabian's
Funport or Splash Attack, for example, are specially
designed for younger children, while wild rides like
the Caribbean Corkscrew (two enclosed water slides
intertwined to the depths) and the Tampa Typhoon (featuring
a seven-story drop into a pool of water) keep big
brothers and sisters entertained. At Adventure Island,
the quest for fun will surely be satiated.
4. Guavaween
Various locations, Ybor City, FL · 813-621-7121
YBOR CITY. This Hispanic interpretation of Halloween
celebrates Tampa's title as the "Big Guava."
Taking place late in October in Ybor City, the event
begins with a parade (known as the "Mama Guava
Stumble") of wildly attired characters, and then
shifts to a street party that completely inundates
the historic neighborhood. There are also concerts
and live entertainment. Early during the day, events
for kids and families are planned, but the late-night
atmosphere is a little too decadent for young ones.
The parade is free; the street party does charge an
admission fee.
5. Florida State Fair
US Hwy 301 at I-4, Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa,
FL 33619 · 813-621-7821
This two-week annual event highlights Florida's agricultural
life and focuses on livestock expositions and arts
and crafts displays. However, there are also tons
of rides and concerts and a bonanza of food. Known
as the Southeast's largest fair, Florida's offering
has one of the country's largest midways, and kids
and adults alike thrill to the event. In addition
to the exciting rides, botanical displays, competitions
and judgings of all sorts are on the agenda. Free
parking.
6. Outback Bowl
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL · 813-874-2695
This New Year's Day event pits two college teams against
each other in post-season play. Televised around the
country, the game has become a local football attraction,
with a variety of events centered around it. Tickets
are available from Ticketmaster, but you'll have to
get them early if you plan on attending.
7. Ruskin Seafood and Arts Festival
2401 19th Ave NW, EG Simmons Park, Ruskin, FL 33570
· 813-645-3808
Each November, restaurants and vendors gather along
Tampa Bay to serve up some of the area's best seafood.
During the alcohol-free two-day event, eager visitors
line up to sample crab, shrimp, conch, grouper and
other ocean delicacies. There's also an arts and crafts
exhibit, musical entertainment and attractions for
the children. Parking is free, but there is an admission
charge for the event. Food prices are additional.
8. Flatwoods Wilderness Park
16400 Morris Bridge Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592 ·
813-987-6211
Throughout the year, this park is filled with lush
vegetation and a wide variety of nature's inhabitants.
At any one time, you're likely to spot delicate wildflowers
and blooming shrubs, along with frogs, birds, armadillos
and maybe even a wild pig or bobcat. (Remember: They're
more frightened of you than you are of them.) When
the weather cooperates, outdoor enthusiasts flock
to the park to jog, bike and roller blade along the
paved trails. The paths at Flatwoods also connect
to those at other parks to comprise a 20-mile route
through populated and natural areas of the city.
9. Hillsborough River State Park
15402 US Rte 301 N, Thonotosassa, FL 33592 ·
813-987-6771
Twelve miles north of the city, this 3000-acre park
winds alongside the Hillsborough River and offers
a variety of landscapes, including swamps and pine
woodlands. Marked trails provide paths for jogging,
biking and sightseeing. There are also facilities
for camping, boating, fishing and swimming. Open since
1938, this expansive preserve is one of the area's
favorites and a great getaway for city residents.
10. Sea Fox Dive Charters
51 Main St, Dunedin Municipal Marina, Dunedin, FL
34698 · 727-469-8979
Explore the clear waters of the Gulf with the help
of this expert dive company, which offers a number
of offshore and deepwater trips each season. Excursions
may include trips to Dunedin Ledge, Cracked Ledge,
or the Sheridan Tabletop – just be sure to check
the calendar and make reservations. If you’re
looking to add a touch of mystery to your dive, try
a nighttime trip to Grandfather's or Turtle Head Ledge.
Open-water training sessions are available for neophytes
who want to secure their diver certification. The
“Sea Fox” is also available for private
charters.
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