Tampa International Airport (TPA) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 7,643

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 4.14%

In July 2025, Tampa International Airport handled 7,643 departures, a 4.14% year-over-year change as carriers fine‑tuned capacity in the Florida market. Despite adjustments, the hub’s role in North America remained solid, with steady leisure demand through midsummer.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 68.10%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: +5.40 pp

Cancelled Flights: 85

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −55.50%

Departure OTP reached 68.10%, improving by +5.40 pp versus last year, while cancellations fell to 85 (−55.50% YoY). Afternoon thunderstorms typical of Tampa’s wet season drove some delays, but proactive ground handling and schedule buffers limited severe disruptions for most travelers.

Airlines Serving TPA

Key operators include Southwest (WN), Delta (DL), American (AA), and United (UA), with JetBlue (B6), Frontier (F9), Spirit (NK), and British Airways (BA) adding breadth and international links. The mix of full‑service and low‑cost carriers provides flexible timing and pricing across U.S. domestic routes and select international services from Tampa International Airport.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Tampa International Airport should remain broadly stable with OTP near current levels, though afternoon storms and occasional tropical systems could trigger day‑of delays. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on weekend peaks, and use the NextFly App for real‑time gate and weather alerts.