Tampa International Airport has released its latest design for the 16-gate Airside D design, which is expected to open to the public in 2028. Airside D will help TPA, which currently serves an estimated 25 million passengers a year, accommodate the region’s growth and serve up to 35 million annual passengers by 2037.
The preliminary rendering of the new concept was developed this summer by the design-build team led by construction firm Hensel Phelps, and presented to the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board of Directors at their August meeting.
“The design phase is an iterative process fueled by thorough research and analysis, and careful assessment of facility and operational needs in close collaboration with airline, Federal, and other partners,” said Smitha Radhakrishnan, TPA executive vice president of planning & development and maintenance. “We want this facility to be the premium traveler experience that TPA guests expect while prioritizing fiscal responsibility every step of the way.”
The new, two-level Airside D concept will feature an orthogonal shape for greater space and operational efficiency. It will include international passenger arrival processing on the first floor, a shuttle system and guideway, and shopping and dining locations at the center, offering 360-degree views of the gate.
At approximately 600,015 square feet, the building’s preliminary cost estimate at this stage of design is approximately $1.5 billion.
