Full List of Airport Lounges at Tampa International Airport [TPA]

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Table of Contents

• TPA Terminal Map
• American Airlines Admirals Club
• Delta Sky Club
• USO Tampa Bay Welcome Center
• Final Thoughts

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Tampa International Airport is the gateway to Florida’s West Coast, serving over 21.5 million passengers in 2022. With Delta Air Lines and American Airlines accounting for around 17% of passenger traffic, eligible passengers can await their flights in the comfort of the airlines’ lounges.

When accessing a lounge in a different concourse, passengers must allow extra time to reach their gate, as each airside concourse at TPA has a security checkpoint at the entrance.

TPA Terminal Map

TPA Airport Lounges by Terminal

Terminal

Lounge

USO Tampa Bay Welcome Center

American Airlines Admirals Club

American Airlines Admirals Club

Location: Concourse F, adjacent to gate 85
Opening Hours: Daily: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge Facilities

• Buffet snacks and refreshments (premium food available to purchase)
• Business center
• Full-service bar
• Newspapers and magazines

• Personal travel assistant
• Semi-private workstations
• Televisions
• Wi-Fi

American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge Access

Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

• Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card
• Day pass visitors may bring up to 3 children (under 18) into the lounge, provided they hold a valid same-day boarding card

• $79
• Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines or any Oneworld partner airline. Flight can also be marketed and operated by JetBlue, but excludes flights operating to and from Europe

• Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card
• Members can bring their immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests

• AAdvantage Member : $850 (85,000 miles)
• AAdvantage Gold : $825 (82,500 miles)
• AAdvantage Platinum : $800 (80,000 miles)
• AAdvantage Platinum Pro : $775 (77,500 miles)
• AAdvantage Executive Platinum : $750 (75,000 miles)
• Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines or any Oneworld partner airline. Flight can also be marketed and operated by JetBlue, but excludes flights operating to and from Europe

Passengers can access the lounge when traveling on a same-day international flight

• Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by JetBlue and operated by American Airlines
• Excludes flights operated by Alaska Airlines flying from the U.S. to Canada, the Caribbean, and Mexico

AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum members

• Passengers can access the lounge when traveling on a same-day international flight in any cabin
• Eligible passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest (infants under 2 years are admitted for free)

• Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by JetBlue and operated by American
• Excludes flights operated by Alaska Airlines flying from the U.S. to Canada, the Caribbean, and Mexico

Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire, Alaska Mileage Plan MVP Gold 75K and MVP Gold

• Passengers traveling in any cabin on a same-day international flight or eligible transcontinental flight can access the lounge
• Eligible passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest (infants under 2 years are admitted for free)

Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline

• Cardholders receive a free Admirals Club membership with this credit card
• The cardmember receives unlimited access to any Admirals Club when traveling on a same-day flight, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests

• $595 (annually)
• Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines, marketed and operated by any Oneworld partner airline, or marketed and operated by JetBlue (excluding JetBlue flights operating to and from Europe)

Military personnel traveling in uniform on a same-day flight may access the lounge along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests

Flight must be operated by American Airlines

American Airlines Admirals Club House Rules

• A same-day boarding card is required for a flight marketed or operated by American, any Oneworld airline, or JetBlue (see rules for the applicable access type above). The only exception is for existing Admirals Club Lifetime Members who may continue to access the Admirals Club with same-day travel on any airline.
• Guests may have appropriate access to the required terminal or concourse, as gate passes will not be issued for entry.
• A government-issued photo ID, the relevant access card (e.g., AAdvantage membership card or number), and a same-day boarding card are required. Entry may be denied if the appropriate identification and credentials are not presented, and cards may be confiscated if used by anyone but the member.

Read the full list of house rules on the American Airlines website.

Delta Sky Club

Location: Concourse E, near gate 68
Opening Hours: Daily: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Delta Sky Club Facilities

• Buffet snacks and refreshments
• Business services
• Full-service bar
• Newspapers and magazines

• Satellite TV
• Seating with power sockets
• Semi-private workstations
• Wi-Fi

Delta Sky Club Access

Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

• Members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club
• Members may bring up to 2 guests or spouse/domestic partner and children under 21

• $1,495 (annually) or 149,500 miles
• Passengers must be traveling on a same-day ticket with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline)
• Individuals must be 18 years old to qualify for membership

• Members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club
• Members can bring up to 2 guests for $50 per person

• $695 (annually) or 69,500 miles
• Passengers must be traveling on a same-day ticket with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline)
• Individuals must be 18 years old to qualify for membership

SkyTeam Elite Plus

Passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel

• Passengers may access the lounge when traveling on a SkyTeam international flight or connecting to/from a same-day international flight in any cabin
• For SkyTeam Elite Plus, this excludes passengers traveling between the U.S. and the Caribbean

Passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel

Passengers traveling in Delta Premium Select or Delta One may access the lounge when traveling on a SkyTeam international flight or connecting to/from a same-day international flight

Delta One or SkyTeam Premium cabin

Passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel

• Delta One passengers can access the lounge when flying domestically or when connecting to/from an international flight
• Flying on a SkyTeam flight, premium passengers can access the lounge if confirmed in the first or business cabin for the international segment of the journey

Cardmembers may bring 2 guests for a fee of $50 per person

• $650 annual fee for the Delta Reserve card (rates & fees )
• $650 annual fee for the Delta Reserve Business card (rates & fees)
• Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight
• Passengers traveling on Delta partner flights can access the lounge for $50
• The credit card must be used for payment

Cardmembers and up to 2 guests can access the lounge for a fee of $50 per person

• $350 annual fee for the Delta Platinum card (rates & fees )
• $350 annual fee for the Delta Platinum Business card (rates & fees)
• Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta or Delta partner flight
• The credit card must be used for payment

Cardmembers have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club and may bring up to 2 guests for an additional fee

• $695 (rates & fees )
• Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight

• $695 (rates & fees )
• Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight

• Initiation fee: $10,000
• Annual membership fee: $5,000
• Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight

Cardmembers or business class passengers may access a Delta Sky Club

Membership card must be displayed at the lounge along with a same-day international boarding pass for a Delta- or Virgin Australia-operated flight

*Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter.

**Effective 1/1/24, this benefit will no longer be available.

Cardholders of the Japan-based cards Delta SkyMiles ® Diners Club Card, Delta SkyMiles ® Trust Club Platinum Visa Card, and Delta SkyMiles ® Trust Club Gold Visa Card have varying degrees of access to Sky Clubs. See Delta’s international credit card website for specific details, fees, and policies.

Delta Sky Club House Rules

• A same-day boarding card is required for a flight marketed or operated by Delta Air Lines or a Delta partner airline (see rules for the applicable access type above). The only exception is that existing Delta Lifetime Members may continue to access the Delta Sky Club with same-day travel on any airline.
• Although the minimum age for membership is 18, guests must be 21 to access a club with a self-serve bar in the U.S. The only exception is if they are traveling with another member that is over 21.
• Guests must have access to the required terminal or concourse, as gate passes will not be issued for entry.

Read the full list of house rules on the Delta Air Lines website.

USO Tampa Bay Welcome Center

Location: Main terminal, ticketing level near the British Airways counter
Opening Hours: Daily: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

USO Lounge Facilities

• Buffet snacks and refreshments
• Children’s activities
• Newspapers and magazines

• Satellite TV
• Wi-Fi

USO Lounge Access

Active-duty military and their families are permitted in the lounge with appropriate military identification and military retirees meeting the lounge admission requirements.

Final Thoughts

Tampa International Airport doesn’t have an extensive selection of airport lounges, with only an Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club for general passengers. Both of these lounges are a little tired compared to the Admirals Club at DCA and Delta Sky Club at ORD, but they are spacious and offer tarmac views.

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For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles ® Platinum American Express Card, click here.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tampa International Airport have a Centurion Lounge?

Tampa International Airport does not have a Centurion Lounge; however, eligible Amex cardholders can access the Delta Sky Club located in Concourse E, near gate 68.

Does the Tampa airport have sleeping rooms?

There are no sleeping rooms or designated sleeping areas at Tampa International Airport. The Tampa Airport Marriott is located on airport property and offers day rooms for a fee.

Does Tampa International Airport have a Delta Sky Club?

Tampa International Airport has a Delta Sky Club located in Concourse E, near gate 68. The lounge is open daily from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Does Tampa International Airport have an Admirals Club?

Tampa International Airport has an Admirals Club located in Concourse F, adjacent to gate 85. The lounge is open daily from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Does the Tampa airport have any lounges?

Tampa International Airport has the following lounges:

• American Airlines Admirals Club
• Delta Sky Club
• USO Lounge

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Amar is an avid traveler and tester of products. He has spent the last 13 years traveling all 7 continents and has put the products to the test on each of them. He has contributed to publications including Forbes, the Huffington Post, and more.

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