Airport Info

Tampa, Florida

The Tampa area is an ideal vacation destination. It’s central location on the Gulf of Mexico make the many Florida West Coast beaches easily accessible. For those who want more excitement, there are a number of prominent theme parks, and year-round festivals. Historic Ybor City has evolved from a cigar-making community into the nightlife capital of Florida’s West Coast with galleries, eclectic shops, restaurants and nightclubs.

Airport Information

City

Tampa, FL

Airport Code

TPA

Airport Name

Tampa Intl Arpt

Gates

C43

Counter

Red Terminal (Level 2)

Counter Hours

Mon-Sun:

8:30am-7:30pm

Check-In Information

Online Check-in

Yes

Kiosk Check-in

No

Curbside Check-in

No

Recommended Airport Arrival

Checking Bags

120 Minutes

Not Checking Bags

120 Minutes

*Minimum check-in time at the ticket counter or a kiosk is 40 minutes prior to scheduled departure.

Area Highlights

Restaurants:

Seafood and fresh produce are prominent on Tampa menus. Check rewardsnetwork.com/midwest for restaurant descriptions and prices for Tampa area restaurants that also offer Midwest Miles for dining there.

The Arts:

Art museums are plentiful around the area. Polk Museum of Art. National Wall Art Gallery. Tampa Museum of Art. University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum. Orchestras and theater groups perform regularly in Tampa’s world-class performance halls.

Local Culture and Entertainment:

The Tampa culture revolves significantly around its warm beaches. Caladesi Island State Park Beach has one of the last undeveloped barrier islands in the state. Shelling is particularly good at Caladesi and many of the area beaches. Scuba diving, parasailing, jet skiing, snorkeling and sailing are popular sports.



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