KTPA Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Tampa, Florida, at 26 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 19R/01L (11,002 ft), 19L/01R (8,300 ft), 10/28 (6,999 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KTPA · FAA TPA · IATA TPA |
|---|---|
| Location | Tampa, FL · 27.9755, -82.5332 |
| Elevation | 26 ft MSL (8 m) |
| Tower | 119.5 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.45 MHz |
| FAA charts | 39 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KTPA METAR and TAF
METAR KTPA 010453Z 05005KT 10SM FEW080 23/22 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP204 T02330217 402940228 $| Wind | From 050° at 5 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 8,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 23°C (73°F) / 22°C (72°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.14 inHg (1021 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP204: sea-level pressure 1020.4 hPa · T02330217: temperature 23.3°C, dew point 21.7°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (050° true at 5 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 19R: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 01L: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 19L: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 01R: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 10: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 28: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 03:01Z · valid 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KTPA 010301Z 0103/0206 07008KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN050 BKN250 FM010500 06007KT P6SM BKN040 BKN100 FM011400 07010G18KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 FM011800 09010G17KT 5SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025CB OVC050 FM012300 08009G16KT 6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC050- Initially · 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z: wind 070° at 8 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 3,500 ft, broken 5,000 ft, broken 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 05:00Z: wind 060° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 4,000 ft, broken 10,000 ft
- From · 1st 14:00Z: wind 070° at 10 kt, gusting 18 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 5,000 ft
- From · 1st 18:00Z: wind 090° at 10 kt, gusting 17 kt · visibility 5 statute miles · light rain showers · scattered 2,500 ft cumulonimbus, overcast 5,000 ft
- From · 1st 23:00Z: wind 080° at 9 kt, gusting 16 kt · visibility 6 statute miles · light rain showers · scattered 2,500 ft, overcast 5,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19R / 01L | 11,002 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 19L / 01R | 8,300 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 10 / 28 | 6,999 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | APP/DEP | 118.15 |
| ATIS | 126.45 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 133.6 |
| Ground | 121.7 | |
| Tower | 119.5 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KTPA before you fly.
FAA charts for KTPA — d-TPP 2611
39 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 16
- ILS OR LOC RWY 01L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 19L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 19R
- ILS RWY 01L (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 19L (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 19L (CAT II)
- ILS RWY 01L (CAT II - III)
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 01L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 01R
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 10
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 19L
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 19R
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 28
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 01L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 01R
- LOC RWY 01R
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 10
Arrivals (STAR) 9
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KTPA on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.