TPA
Tampa Intl
Tampa, FL · 8 relief areas · Rank #27
Verified 0d ago4 · Good
Warning

Airsides A, C, E, F are NOT connected to each other airside — each is reached via a separate automated people mover from the Main Terminal. If you need to switch airsides, you'll re-clear security. Non-service pets must remain in carriers everywhere except in relief areas.

4 enclosed indoor post-security SARAs — one in each airside (A, C, E, F) on gate level. Synthetic grass, fire hydrant, drinking sink. Plus 4 outdoor pre-security areas at Main Terminal baggage claim.

Relief areas · sorted by cat-safety
Airside A SARA
Airside A, gate level
4
post-securityWalled room

Indoor enclosed with red fire hydrant, drinking sink, waste bags. United, JetBlue, Spirit, Silver fly from this airside.

Airside C SARA
Airside C, gate level
4
post-securityWalled room

Indoor enclosed. Southwest's main airside at TPA — Southwest operates most gates here.

Airside E SARA
Airside E, gate level, far south end of terminal
4
post-securityWalled room

Indoor enclosed. Delta-dominated airside. Note: SARA is at the south end, may be a long walk from north-end Delta gates.

Airside F SARA
Airside F, gate level
4
post-securityWalled room

Indoor enclosed. Primary international gateway airside.

Main Terminal Arrivals 1
Main Terminal, baggage claim level, grassy areas across vehicle drives
2
pre-securityOpen area

Pre-security outdoor at Arrivals.

Main Terminal Arrivals 2
Main Terminal, baggage claim level, grassy areas across vehicle drives
2
pre-securityOpen area

Pre-security outdoor at Arrivals.

Main Terminal Departures 1
Main Terminal, departures/ticketing level, grassy areas across vehicle drives
2
pre-securityOpen area

Pre-security outdoor at Departures.

Blue Express Arrivals outdoor
Blue Express Arrivals location
2
pre-securityOpen area

Additional pre-security outdoor option.

Cat plan
Primary: Airside A SARA

Airside A, gate level · Indoor enclosed with red fire hydrant, drinking sink, waste bags. United, JetBlue, Spirit, Silver fly from this airside.

4 · Good
Avoid at TPA

Main Terminal Arrivals 1 · Main Terminal Arrivals 2 · Main Terminal Departures 1 · +1 more

Plan B: relieve before security

Given this airport's policy, use the pre-security area or relieve at home/hotel before arrival.