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Tampa International Airport previews Airside D expansion, cites passenger growth and tech upgrades

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners · April 1, 2026

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Summary

Michael Stephens, CEO of Tampa International Airport, told the county board Airside D will add about 16 gates, a new customs facility and modern biometric processes to handle forecasted growth to roughly 35–36 million passengers by 2037. Commissioners praised airport operations and staffing support during federal disruptions.

Tampa International Airport CEO Michael Stephens presented the board with a progress update on Airside D at the April 1 meeting.

Stephens described Airside D as the airport's first new airside in more than 20 years, featuring about 16 new gates, a new customs facility and technology including biometric processing to speed…

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