To whet the appetite of Tampa International travelers, the airport has released its first look at what the new Airside D terminal will bring them when it opens in 2028. The $1.5 billion project is the airport's first new terminal in almost 20 years, and while we have seen images of the exterior, the airport has unveiled new renderings of what awaits travelers when they get inside the building—and it's stunning! Worth waiting for The images of Tampa International Airport's Airside D tell their own story, but what is clear is that the new space will be a clean, modern and light-filled space that creates additional capacity as the airport expands.
Currently, Tampa International (TPA) serves an estimated 25 million passengers annually, but it needs the new terminal to handle projected growth of up to 35 million passengers by 2037. The new Airside D's design features include two levels plus a mezzanine with room for two airline lounges, providing guests with uninterrupted views of the airfield and the bay. On the first floor will be the International Passenger Arrival Processing Area, and there will be shopping and dining locations at the center of the Airside, offering 360-degree views of the gates, plus a shuttle system and guideway.
The design process is currently at 15%, so while these images are subject to change as that process evolves, they still give an excellent view of the concepts guiding the new terminal's look and feel. TPA Executive Vice President Smitha Radhakrish.