Sheltair growing at TPA with more hangar and office space

Less than a year after completing a major expansion at Tampa International Airport, fixed base operator Sheltair Tampa is growing yet again.

The largest privately-held FBO in the United States is building a new hangar at TPA, with approximately 50,880 square feet of space for aircraft and another 8,344 square feet of premium office space, divided into two sections of 4,172 square feet each.

The new hangar will be Sheltair's ninth at the Airport, with a tail door to accommodate larger aircraft like Boeing Business Jets and similar-sized planes, and will be fronted by about 50,000 square feet of new apron. The hangar's aircraft space will be 318 feet wide and 160 feet deep, with office space bringing the total depth to 188 feet.

"Tampa International Airport has seen sustained growth in general aviation over the past few years, and our partners at Sheltair have been working hard to keep up with the demand for private aircraft services," Airport CEO Joe Lopano said. "Sheltair's vision and smart planning underscores its continued commitment to creating a premier experience at its FBO complex for visitors, businesses and customers."

The project is being built at 4300 W. Tampa Bay Blvd, north of Runway 10/28 across the airfield from Sheltair's main complex. The new hangar and office space is scheduled for substantial completion in October 2025.

"At Sheltair, we constantly strive to enhance our facilities and services to better serve our customers," said Todd Anderson, Sheltair's chief operating officer. "The new hangar facilities at TPA represent our ongoing commitment to excellence and our confidence in the growth of Tampa's aviation sector. We look forward to welcoming our tenants and guests to this exceptional new facility in 2025."

This new construction comes on the heels of Sheltair Tampa adding 77,000 square feet of hangar space and 32,000 feet of office space, which opened in September 2023. That project cost $26 million and took 18 months to build the new additions, plus more than 336,000 square feet of apron.

Sheltair now operates a 35-acre complex, including covered and uncovered parking, and has a current footprint of 300,557 square feet. Their hangars can handle a diverse range of aircraft, including large-cabin class aircraft, and feature a foam fire suppression system.

To learn more about Sheltair's Tampa facilities, click here.

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