Passenger Drop-off and Pickup

• From Spruce Street: Take any local road to Columbus Drive or Spruce Street and go westbound. The airport entrance is west of Westshore Boulevard. 
• From Highway 60: Highway 60 passes the airport entrance just east of the start of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. There’s plenty of signage to guide you in.
• From the Veterans Expressway: The airport entrance is just south of the termination of the Veterans Expressway as you join Highway 60 eastbound.

• From St. Petersburg and the West: Take I-275 North to exit 39B and follow signs to the airport entrance.
• From the North: Take I-75 South to I-275 South to exit 39 and follow signs to the airport entrance. 
• From the South: Take I-75 North to I-4 West, then take I-275 South to exit 39 and follow signs to the airport entrance. 
• From the East: Take I-4 West to I-275 South to exit 39 and follow signs to the airport entrance.

Go to FDOTtampabay.com to find out more about construction on area State roads, highways, and interstates.

Vehicles may pull up to the Departures area in front of the Main Terminal when actively unloading passengers and luggage. No vehicles may be left unattended when dropping off passengers. Unattended vehicles will be towed immediately. If you want to accompany your departing passengers inside the Main Terminal, consider using the Short Term Garage. Parking under one hour is free. For additional rate information visit our parking page.

Security measures restrict access beyond the Main Terminal shuttle lobbies to ticketed passengers only. However, airlines may grant permission for persons with special needs to be accompanied by a healthcare assistant or guardian. If you want to accompany a special-needs guest to or from the gate, see a representative at the airline ticket counter for assistance.

Bag claim curbsides are for active loading only. You should not approach the Arrivals area until your party is waiting on the curbside. No vehicles may be left unattended. Unattended vehicles will be towed immediately. To avoid circling the Airport, consider parking and waiting in the Cell Phone Waiting Lot until your passengers have arrived and claimed their luggage.  Have your guest call you on your cell phone when they are waiting outside, then proceed to the Main Terminal. The Lot offers free WiFi, restrooms and flight information. 

You also might want to consider using the Short Term Parking Garage. Parking under one hour is free.