Tampa International Airport (KTPA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Tampa International Airport in Tampa, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Tampa International Airport (KTPA) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Tampa, FL at 26 ft. KTPA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (01L, 01R, 10, 19L) — longest 11,002 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KTPA in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.

VFR

Observed 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

Wind

260° 9 kt

Visibility

10+ sm

Ceiling

25,000 ft

Altimeter

29.86"

Temp / Dew

29°C / 85°F

dew 24°C

Wind from the west (260°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 2,200 ft, scattered clouds at 9,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.

Raw METAR

METAR KTPA 290053Z COR 26009KT 10SM FEW022 SCT090 BKN250 29/24 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP116 T02940244

What changed at KTPA?

Since the 2353Z (7:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.

No significant changes since the 2353Z report — conditions are holding steady.

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Current pilot readout for KTPA

KTPA is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 25,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01L, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,850 ft (field elevation 26 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.

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D-ATIS

Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.

Arrival ATIS — Information Kilo (0053Z / 8:53 PM EDT)

TPA ARR INFO K 0053Z. 26009KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2988 (TWO NINER EIGHT EIGHT). SIMULTANEOUS VISUAL APPROACH RY 19R AND RY 19L ILS APCH RY 19L AND RY 19R IN USE. NOTAMS... RY 19L, 01R PAPI OTS. ALL ACFT RQRD TO HAVE TPNDR ON  WHEN OPNG ON TWYS AND RWYS. BIRD ACTIVITY VICINITY ARPT. HAZD WX INFO FOR TPA AREA AVBL FM FSS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO K.

Departure ATIS — Information X-ray (0053Z / 8:53 PM EDT)

TPA DEP INFO X 0053Z. 26009KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2988 (TWO NINER EIGHT EIGHT). DEPG RY 19R, RY 19L. AIR CARRIER TYPE DEPARTURES EXP RY 19R FOR NOISE ABATEMENT. NOTAMS... RY 19L, 01R PAPI OTS. ALL ACFT RQRD TO HAVE TPNDR ON  WHEN OPNG ON TWYS AND RWYS. BIRD ACTIVITY VICINITY ARPT. HAZD WX INFO FOR TPA AREA AVBL FM FSS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO X.

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Runway wind check

Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.

Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KTPA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

Runway	Length	Surface	Head / Tail	Crosswind
28FAV	6,999 ft	PEM	9 kt head	2 kt left
19L	8,300 ft	PEM	2 kt head	9 kt right
19R	11,002 ft	CON	2 kt head	9 kt right
01L	11,002 ft	CON	2 kt tail	9 kt left
01R	8,300 ft	PEM	2 kt tail	9 kt left
10	6,999 ft	PEM	9 kt tail	2 kt right

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip — flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Over the last 23 h: wind 8→9 kt, ceiling 25,000 ft → 25,000 ft.

KTPA weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Tampa International Airport in Tampa, FL: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KTPA is headed.

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Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.

Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KTPA

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0042Z (8:42 PM EDT) · 39 NM SW of KTPA · 35,000 ft MSL · E545

continuous light chop 35,000–32,000 ft turbulence

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PIE UA /OV PIE250030/TM 0042/FL350/TP E545/TB CONS LGT CHOP 350-320

PIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV PIE250030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.

FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.

TP E545Aircraft type reporting.

TB CONS LGT CHOP 350-320Turbulence: continuous light chop 35,000–32,000 ft.

PIREP0042Z (8:42 PM EDT) · 9 NM SW of KTPA · 35,000 ft MSL · B38M

continuous light chop turbulence

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SRQ UA /OV SRQ358027/TM 0042/FL350/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP

SRQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV SRQ358027Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.

FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.

TP B38MAircraft type reporting.

TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.

PIREP0028Z (8:28 PM EDT) · 97 NM NE of KTPA · 18,000 ft MSL · A321

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OMN UA /OV OMN270020/TM 0028/FL180/TP A321/TB NEG

OMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV OMN270020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0028Reported at 00:28 UTC.

FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.

TP A321Aircraft type reporting.

TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.

PIREP0022Z (8:22 PM EDT) · 71 NM NE of KTPA · 1,000 ft MSL · B737

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MCO UA /OV MCO360003/TM 0022/FL010/TP B737/RM SMOTTH

MCO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV MCO360003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0022Reported at 00:22 UTC.

FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.

TP B737Aircraft type reporting.

RM SMOTTHRemarks.

PIREP0018Z (8:18 PM EDT) · 84 NM W of KTPA · 36,000 ft MSL · B738

continuous light chop 360 turbulence

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PIE UA /OV PIE260075/TM 0018/FL360/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP 360

PIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV PIE260075Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0018Reported at 00:18 UTC.

FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.

TP B738Aircraft type reporting.

TB CONS LGT CHOP 360Turbulence: continuous light chop 360.

PIREP0016Z (8:16 PM EDT) · 75 NM E of KTPA · 33,000 ft MSL · A319

occasional light chop turbulence

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ORL UA /OV ORL166046/TM 0016/FL330/TP A319/TB OCNL LGT CHOP

ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV ORL166046Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0016Reported at 00:16 UTC.

FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.

TP A319Aircraft type reporting.

TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.

PIREP0005Z (8:05 PM EDT) · 72 NM NE of KTPA · 1,100 ft MSL · SR22

smooth turbulence

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ORL UA /OV ORL310001/TM 0005/FL011/TP SR22/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH

ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV ORL310001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0005Reported at 00:05 UTC.

FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.

TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.

SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.

TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.

PIREP0002Z (8:02 PM EDT) · 84 NM NE of KTPA · 1,000 ft MSL · P28A

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SFB UA /OV KSFB/TM 0002/FL010/TP P28A/TB NEG 000-010

SFB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV KSFBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0002Reported at 00:02 UTC.

FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.

TP P28AAircraft type reporting.

TB NEG 000-010Turbulence: none reported 0–1,000 ft.

⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.

Recent aviation weather trends at KTPA

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KTPA reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,600 ft. Wind most often came from the W.

Last 24 hours

VFR 86%MVFR 14%

Wind avg/max: 7/12 kt

Max gust: 19 kt

Lowest ceiling: 1,600 ft

Lowest vis: —

Prevailing wind: W

Category changes: 6

Most recent change: MVFR → VFR

Last 7 days

VFR 97%MVFR 3%IFR 1%

Wind avg/max: 6/14 kt

Max gust: 27 kt

Lowest ceiling: 1,600 ft

Lowest vis: 1.75 sm

Prevailing wind: W

Category changes: 8

Most recent change: MVFR → VFR

Active Runway - past 30 days

28: 42%
19L/19R: 39%
01L/01R: 11%
10: 8%

TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 2330Z (7:30 PM EDT)

TAF KTPA 282330Z 2900/3006 26010KT P6SM SCT035 BKN250 FM290600 23008KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 SCT100 BKN250 FM291000 23009KT P6SM VCTS SCT020CB BKN100 PROB30 2910/2914 VRB15G25KT 3SM TSRA BKN020CB FM291400 24012G18KT P6SM VCTS SCT020CB BKN050 FM292000 25013G20KT P6SM SCT030 SCT120 BKN250 FM300200 24010KT P6SM SCT020 SCT100 BKN250

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type: Large airport
ICAO: KTPA
IATA: TPA
FAA LID: TPA
City: Tampa
State: Florida
Country: United States
Elevation: 26 ft
Coordinates: 27.9755, -82.5332
Runways: 6
Longest runway: 11,002 ft
Weather reporting: METAR · D-ATIS
TAF: Published
ATIS: 126.45 MHz
Time zone: America/New_York
Next sunset: 23h 11m

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Nearby airports

Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.

VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Within 25 NM

9 airports

KTPFPeter O Knight AirportTampa, FL6 nm SEMETAR KMCFMacDill Air Force BaseTampa, FL8 nm SVFR METAR · TAF KPIESt. Petersburg Clearwater International AirportPinellas Park, FL9 nm SWVFR METAR · TAF KVDFTampa Executive AirportTampa, FL10 nm EVFR METAR KCLWClearwater Air ParkClearwater, FL12 nm WMVFR METAR KSPGAlbert Whitted AirportSt Petersburg, FL14 nm SVFR METAR

+3 more within 25 NM

25–50 NM

7 airports

KBKVBrooksville–Tampa Bay Regional AirportBrooksville, FL30 nm NVFR METAR KSRQSarasota Bradenton International AirportSarasota/Bradenton, FL35 nm SVFR METAR · TAF KBOWBartow Executive AirportBartow, FL40 nm EVFR METAR KGIFWinter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert FieldWinter Haven, FL42 nm EVFR METAR 6FD7Thomson AirfieldEllenton, FL26 nm S KX49South Lakeland AirportLakeland, FL26 nm E

+1 more within 50 NM

50–100 NM

8 airports

KINFInverness AirportInverness, FL51 nm NVFR METAR KCGCCrystal River AirportCrystal River, FL54 nm NVFR METAR KVNCVenice Municipal AirportVenice, FL55 nm SVFR METAR KISMKissimmee Gateway AirportOrlando, FL61 nm EVFR METAR · TAF KLEELeesburg International AirportLeesburg, FL64 nm NEVFR METAR · TAF KAGRMacDill Air Force Base Auxiliary FieldAvon Park, FL66 nm EMETAR

+2 more within 100 NM

RC flying fields nearby

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Sparks Inc - 16th St — Saint Petersburg, FL · 10 mi
Cigar City Multirotors-Clay Pit Rd — Seffner, FL · 14 mi
Tampa RC Aircraft Club Inc - Taylor Rd — Seffner, FL · 15 mi

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Historical Flying Weather

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTPA reported VFR conditions during about 91.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 311 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.7 kt, calm 12.0% of the time.

VFR Score

Wind Score

Reliability Score

National VFR rank

#172 of 1,400

Regional rank

State rank

#11

Full historical breakdown

Daylight VFR

91.3%

MVFR

5.8%

IFR

1.9%

LIFR

1.0%

Est. VFR days/yr

311

Most VFR month

July

Fewest VFR month

February

Median ceiling

11,000 ft

Median visibility

10 sm

Calm wind

12.0%

Median wind

5 kt

Gusty hours

9.2%

Crosswind >15 kt

0.0%

Fog/mist days/yr

Thunderstorm days/yr

Summer density alt

1,859 ft

Flight category by month

VFRMVFRIFRLIFR

KTPA monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
Month	VFR %	MVFR %	IFR %	LIFR %
Jan	85.3	8.5	3.8	2.4
Feb	83.9	8.7	4.1	3.3
Mar	90.8	6.5	2.2	0.5
Apr	92.7	6.1	1.0	0.2
May	94.2	5.0	0.7	0.1
Jun	93.7	5.1	0.9	0.2
Jul	95.1	3.9	0.8	0.3
Aug	94.9	4.0	0.8	0.3
Sep	94.7	4.0	1.1	0.2
Oct	94.4	4.4	1.1	0.1
Nov	89.3	6.5	2.9	1.3
Dec	85.4	7.7	3.5	3.4

Average wind by month

KTPA average wind by month, 2006–2025
Month	Mean wind (kt)
Jan	6.1 kt
Feb	6.1 kt
Mar	6.6 kt
Apr	6.6 kt
May	6.1 kt
Jun	5.6 kt
Jul	4.8 kt
Aug	4.9 kt
Sep	4.9 kt
Oct	5.7 kt
Nov	5.8 kt
Dec	5.6 kt

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KTPA airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Tampa International Airport in Tampa, FL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.

Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗

KTPA weather — frequently asked

What runways are available at KTPA?+

KTPA has 6 runways — 01L, 01R, 10, 19L, 19R, 28; the longest is 11,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KTPA report its own weather?+

Yes — Tampa International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KTPA have a TAF?+

Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KTPA broadcast D-ATIS?+

Yes — KTPA publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.

Where can I find the KTPA airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Tampa International Airport (KTPA) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).

Pilot PIREPs for Tampa International Airport (KTPA)

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Community-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.

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