Tampa International Airport (KTPA)
Tampa, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KTPA
IATA
TPA
City
Tampa
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
26 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
27.9755, -82.5332
Overview
Well-organized Florida airport with good VFR weather and multiple flight training operations nearby.
Current Weather at KTPA
Pilots flying into or out of Tampa International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KTPA 030853Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW050 SCT100 BKN180 BKN250 24/22 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155 60003 T02440217 56011 $Current TAF
TAF KTPA 030539Z 0306/0412 05003KT P6SM VCSH BKN040 OVC100 FM030700 05003KT P6SM BKN040 OVC100 FM031000 04006KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB OVC100 FM031200 04006KT P6SM SCT040 OVC100 FM031400 06011G19KT P6SM OVC025 FM031800 06009G16KT P6SM BKN050 FM040200 06008G18KT P6SM BKN250Decode METAR for KTPA
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Tampa International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KTPA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KTPA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Tampa. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Tampa International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Tampa International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KTPA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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