The renderings of the 16-gate Airside D, which will accommodate international and domestic flights, show both the building's interior and exterior. The images are courtesy of the design-build team for the project led by construction company Hensel Phelps, with engineering corporation HNTB and architecture firm Gensler.
Exterior images give a sense of place for the Airside, which will be northwest of TPA's Main Terminal and will feature ample natural light and views of the bay. The new renderings show the soaring ceilings, bright interiors, the International Arrivals corridor that wraps around the building and more. The design process is currently at 15%, so these images are subject to change as the design evolves, the airport authority noted.
Airside D has a preliminary cost estimate of $1.5bn and is scheduled to open to the public in 2028. The Airside will help TPA, which currently serves an estimated 25 million passengers annually, accommodate the region’s growth and serve up to 35 million passengers a year by 2037.
Airside D’s design features include: two levels plus a mezzanine for two airline lounges with views of the airfield and the bay; an international passenger arrival processing area on the first floor; and shopping and dining locations at the centre of the Airside, offering 360° views of the gates.
