Susan Hardman

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority operates all publicly owned airports in Hillsborough County, with Tampa International Airport as its flagship airport. Tampa International Airport is consistently ranked among the world's most beloved airports, serving more than 21 million annual passengers with routes to 90 nonstop destinations around the world. The Airport has received top awards on the state, national and international levels, including being ranked #1 in North America and fifth in the world in customer satisfaction among airports of its size. TPA has now completed several projects in the largest construction program in its history with a major Main Terminal renovation, 70 shops and restaurants, a 1.4-mile automated people mover extending to a multi-level rental car facility, new Blue Express Curbsides, a nine-story office complex and numerous new public art installations. TPA is a major economic driver for the Tampa Bay region and is the gateway to the west coast of Florida.