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Tampa approves $1.528B Airside D design — 16 gates, opens 2029

Tampa International Airport has approved the final design for Airside D, a $1.528 billion, 16‑gate satellite terminal scheduled to open in 2029. The project — TPA's first new airside in nearly 20 years — emphasizes passenger amenities including a children's play area, a quiet room, more power outlets and greenery.

Discovered 2026-02-06T03:14:47.256382-08:00 | 2026-02-06T03:14:47.256382-08:00

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  • Adds 16 gates and a $1.528B capital commitment, a material capacity and capital expansion for a major Gulf Coast gateway with a 2029 delivery date.
  • Design prioritizes family- and wellbeing-focused amenities (children's play area, quiet room, abundant power outlets), reflecting federal and industry moves on upgraded family facilities and passenger experience (family-friendly airports program).
  • The approval joins a broader U.S. wave of terminal investments and redesigns aimed at improving throughput and modernizing passenger experience (recent consolidated terminal projects).

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