Frequent flyers set the airport drive as their first filter. Tampa International Airport is in the Westshore district, with direct access from Interstate 275, the Veterans Expressway, and the Courtney Campbell Causeway. That puts a wide ring of neighborhoods within a short drive, from South Tampa waterfront to gated communities in north Tampa. Drive times below are typical off-peak estimates; confirm them at the hours you fly.
Closest neighborhoods
- Beach Park, Sunset Park, and Culbreath Isles: South Tampa neighborhoods along Westshore Boulevard and the bay, typically 10 to 15 minutes.
- Westshore Marina District and Westshore Yacht Club: newer waterfront communities south of the airport, with towers such as Marina Pointe and Aqua.
- Palma Ceia, Golf View, and Hyde Park: typically 15 to 20 minutes.
North by the Veterans Expressway
- Carrollwood and Westchase: typically 20 to 25 minutes.
- Avila and Cheval: typically 25 to 30 minutes.
Across the bay
The Courtney Campbell Causeway and the Howard Frankland Bridge connect the airport to Pinellas County. Clearwater and Island Estates are typically 25 to 35 minutes; Snell Isle and Downtown St. Petersburg are typically 30 to 40 minutes.
Flight paths and noise
Homes under the main approach and departure paths hear aircraft. The airport publishes noise information, and the quickest check is to visit a home at different hours. Ask Shane Vanderson which streets sit under the paths before you tour.
To see homes near the airport, call or text Shane at 813-205-5430 or use the contact page. Back to relocating to Tampa Bay.
Frequently asked questions
Which Tampa neighborhoods are closest to the airport?
Beach Park, Sunset Park, Culbreath Isles, and the Westshore condos are the closest, usually 10 to 15 minutes. Carrollwood and Westchase are about 20 to 25 minutes by the Veterans Expressway.
Where is Tampa International Airport?
In the Westshore district of Tampa, about six miles west of Downtown Tampa, between Interstate 275 and the Courtney Campbell Causeway on the east shore of Old Tampa Bay.
Can I live in St. Petersburg and fly from Tampa?
Yes. Downtown St. Petersburg and Snell Isle are typically 30 to 40 minutes from the airport by the Howard Frankland Bridge, and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is an alternative for some routes.