Sheltair has cut the ribbon on a major expansion to its FBO at Florida’s Tampa International Airport (KTPA). The $26 million project added 77,000 sq ft of hangar space capable of accommodating the latest ultra-long-range business jets and 32,000 sq ft of office space. The four fire suppression foam-equipped hangars range from 14,562 sq ft to 33,269 sq ft, with attached office space between 5,700 sq ft and 14,247 sq ft.
In addition, the project—which took a year and a half to complete—added another nearly eight acres of ramp to the 35-acre complex on the south side of the field. It also included reconstruction of an acre of heavy-duty asphalt.
“We are excited to be opening these new hangars at KTPA,” said company CEO and president Lisa Holland. “These sleek, state-of-the-art facilities are a game changer, not just for addressing the soaring demand in aircraft storage at KTPA, but also for fueling fresh economic growth in the airport’s vibrant community.”
The Avfuel-branded and CAA-preferred facility is a perennial top-tier finisher in AIN’s annual FBO Survey. It is open 24/7, including U.S. Customs service.