Airport Industry News
Tiana May
06 Feb 2026
Tampa International Airport (TPA) has unveiled the final design for Airside D, its first new Airside terminal in nearly two decades. The 16-gate terminal is planned as a combined international and domestic gateway and is expected to open in 2029.
The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board of Directors approved the design during a meeting on Thursday, alongside a 902 million USD supplemental contract for the project. The total cost of Airside D is estimated at 1.528 billion USD, with construction scheduled to rise vertically later this year and continue through to late 2028.
Airside D will span 600,000 square feet, making it the largest Airside terminal at TPA.
Key features of the new terminal include:
- Modern TSA security screening and ground-level international inspection facilities
- Glass boarding bridges with views of the airfield
- A mezzanine level with a Delta Sky Club and a common-use lounge
- Dynamic media installations and interactive displays
- Centralised shopping and dining areas with 360-degree gate views
- Cutting-edge shuttle systems consistent with other Airsides
Project lead: Hensel Phelps
Architecture and Engineering Services: HNTB Corporation and Gensler
