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Tampa International Airport

Tampa, Florida (United States)

IATA: TPA ICAO: KTPA

Longest Active Runway

11,002 ft

3,353 meters

Field Elevation

26 ft

8 m MSL

Runway Inventory

3 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

27.9755°, -82.5332°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#364 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#583 of 7558

Top 7.7% percentile worldwide

National Standing (United States)

#37 in US

#115 of 2020 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+10%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Tampa International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,002 ft (3,353 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #364. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #583 worldwide (Top 7.7%) and #37 nationally in United States.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 26 ft (8 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

3 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 3 neighboring aerodromes, Tampa International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Orlando International Airport (MCO) lies just 70.3 NM away with a 12,005 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,002 ft (3,353 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,353 m) and paved surface engineering, Tampa International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
19R/01L	11,002 ft (3353m)	150 ft (46m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
19L/01R	8,300 ft (2530m)	150 ft (46m)	`Permanent Paved (PEM)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
10/28	6,999 ft (2133m)	150 ft (46m)	`Permanent Paved (PEM)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Orlando International Airport (Orlando)	`MCO`	70.3 NM (130.2 km)	12,005 ft	✅ Lighted
Orlando Sanford International Airport (Orlando)	`SFB`	83.7 NM (155 km)	11,002 ft	✅ Lighted
Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers)	`RSW`	96 NM (177.8 km)	12,000 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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