List of Airport Lounges at Tampa International Airport [TPA]

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

Tampa International Airport Map — Tampa International Airport map. Image Credit: Tampa International Airport

TPA Airport Lounges by Terminal

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Terminal	Lounge
Main Terminal	USO Tampa Bay Welcome Center
Airside A	No lounges
Airside C	No lounges
Airside E	Delta Sky Club
Airside F	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

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Day pass	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
Admirals Club members	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
First and business passengers	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
Citi^®/AAdvantage^® Executive World Elite Mastercard^® cardmembers and authorized users ($175 per year)	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	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

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Access Type	Details	Fees and Policies
Executive membership	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
Individual 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
Delta Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion members	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
Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve American Express Card* Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve Business American Express Card*	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
Delta SkyMiles^® Platinum American Express Card Delta SkyMiles^® Platinum Business American Express Card	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
The Platinum Card^® from American Express	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
The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express		$695 (rates & fees) Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight
Centurion® Card from American Express		Initiation fee: $10,000 Annual membership fee: $5,000 Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight
Virgin Australia/Velocity VIP Platinum or Gold card members Virgin Australia business class passengers	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

USO Lounge Tampa International Airport — USO Lounge at Tampa International Airport. Image Credit: USO

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.

Best Credit Card To Access Priority Pass Restaurants

Although Priority Pass is not accepted at any lounges at TPA, eligible members receive a discount on their bill at The Café by Mise en Place, located in Concourse F. There are many different credit cards with Priority Pass, and choosing which is best for you will primarily come down to each card’s other perks.

Chase Sapphire Reserve^®

Prefer a card that earns Chase Ultimate Rewards points and is a bit more well-rounded when it comes to point-earning? Then the Chase Sapphire Reserve card would be a perfect option. The Chase Sapphire Reserve card offers benefits such as 5x points on air travel and 10x points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase travel through the Chase Travel portal, 3x points on all other travel, and a $300 annual travel credit, along with many more perks.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve card does not offer access to nearly as many lounge programs as the Amex Platinum card or Amex Business Platinum card. However, it still gets you into all Priority Pass lounges and even includes a credit at Priority Pass restaurants (including TPA’s The Café by Mise en Place), whereas the Amex Platinum card and Amex Business Platinum card do not.

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5x points per dollar spent on flights purchased directly with the airline or with AmexTravel.com (up to $500,000 per year)

Cons

$695 annual fee (rates and fees)
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The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express

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This card is ideal for business travelers who enjoy luxury travel and are looking for a card loaded with benefits!

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The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express

This card is ideal for business travelers who enjoy luxury travel and are looking for a card loaded with benefits!

Welcome OfferEarn 150,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $20,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within the first 3 months of Card Membership.
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Annual Fee

$695

APR

19.49% - 28.49% Variable

Credit Recommended

Good to Excellent (670-850)

The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express is a premium travel rewards card tailored toward business owners who are frequent travelers with a high number of annual expenses.

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Access to over 1,400 worldwide airport lounges as part of the American Express Global Lounge Collection

Cons

High annual fee of $695 (rates & fees)
Airline fee credit does not cover airfare, only incidentals like checked bags

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A top player in the high-end premium travel credit card space that earns 3x points on travel and dining while offering top luxury perks.

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A top player in the high-end premium travel credit card space that earns 3x points on travel and dining while offering top luxury perks.

Welcome OfferEarn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's worth $1,125 when redeemed through Chase Travel℠.
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$1,500

Annual Fee

$550

APR

22.49%-29.49% Variable

Credit Recommended

Excellent (740-850)

If you’re looking for an all-around excellent travel rewards card, the Chase Sapphire Reserve^® is one of the best options out there.

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10x total points on hotels and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase TravelSM immediately after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually
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Cons

$550 annual fee
Does not offer any sort of hotel elite status

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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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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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