Tampa International Airport reopens following Hurricane Helene

Tampa International Airport is now fully open and operational after suspending commercial and cargo flight operations Thursday due to Hurricane Helene.

Airport Operations staff conducted damage assessments early Friday morning and determined TPA did not sustain any significant damage from the storm.

"After working diligently to protect the safety of our travelers, employees and facilities, TPA has fared well through this large and dangerous storm," Tampa International Airport CEO Joe Lopano said. "We now can turn our attention to serving our community and travelers and assisting in efforts to help our fellow Floridians recover from Helene."

Information for travelers:

• TSA Security Checkpoints, parking facilities, the SkyConnect train, the Rental Car Center, and other services are all open and operational. Some Airport shops and restaurants will reopen gradually throughout the day.
• With high passenger volumes expected, passengers are urged to arrive at the Airport at least two hours before their scheduled departure. Delays and cancellations are expected Friday as airlines update schedules in response to Hurricane Helene impacts. Passengers should check with their airlinesfor the latest information on flight status, as TPA operates and maintains the Airport but does not determine airline schedules.
• General Aviation Airports: Access to Peter O. Knight Airport in Tampa's Davis Islands remains restricted due to flooding and a reopening time has not been determined yet. Tampa Executive and Plant City airports are restarting operations today. Those three facilities are operated by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, which also runs TPA.

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