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KTPA

Tampa International Airport · Tampa

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
26 ft / 8 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Flight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Tampa International Airport (KTPA), located in Tampa, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 26 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Tampa International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KTPA / TPA
Municipality
Tampa
Country
Region
US-FL — Florida
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
26 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 19R / 01L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,002 ft / 3,353 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 182° / 2°
RWY 19R (182°)
108.50 MHz
IDENT: JRT | CRS: 187°
RWY 01L (2°)
108.90 MHz
IDENT: AMP | CRS: 7°
Runway 19L / 01R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,300 ft / 2,530 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 182° / 2°
RWY 19L (182°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: TPA | CRS: 187°
RWY 01R (2°)
111.95 MHz
IDENT: TWJ | CRS: 7°
Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,999 ft / 2,133 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 92° / 272°
RWY 10 (92°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (272°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
118.15 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.45 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
133.60 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
TWR TWR
119.50 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KMCFILS
MacDill Air Force Base
14 km / 8 nm
KPIEILS
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport
17 km / 9 nm
KLALILS
Lakeland Linder International/Regional Airport
51 km / 27 nm
KSRQILS
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
65 km / 35 nm
KISMILS
Kissimmee Gateway Airport
113 km / 61 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026