Tampa International Airport officially reopened to the public at 8 a.m. Friday after a three-day flight suspension due to Hurricane Milton. The Category 3 storm’s extreme wind gusts and heavy rainfall impacted several areas of the airport property that require repairs. Airport partners are also assessing staffing levels following one of the largest evacuation events in Tampa Bay’s recent history.

The airport is currently fully operational while cleanup and repairs continue. Passengers should continue to check with their airline for the latest flight information. To raise passenger awareness:

• The rental car center is open
• All TPA parking garages are open
• Dining and retail outlets are open in the main terminal and on each airside, but opening hours may vary

The challenges the airport still faces include:

• Crews are clearing debris and repairing minor damage across campus
• Six passenger boarding bridges, which carry passengers from the airside to aircraft, were damaged by strong winds
• Signature, the fixed-line general aviation operator, has significant structural damage, but no aircraft damage has been reported.

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