St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Plans $60 Million Parking Garage
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport will build a $60 million parking garage and expand its terminal to accommodate record passenger growth.
The St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport announced plans to construct a $60 million parking garage next to its terminal to address traveler complaints and support record passenger growth. Scheduled for construction between January 2027 and spring 2028, the facility will hold over 2,000 cars.
Airport Director Mark Sprague stated the garage is part of a long-term strategy to increase passenger capacity from 2.8 million to between 4.5 and 5 million. While a larger terminal project was recently scaled back, the airport will proceed with a phased expansion including 40,000 square feet of new space and four jet bridges. Immediate upgrades will also be made to roofing, signage, and seating.
Owned by Pinellas County, the airport operates without tax funding, relying instead on leases, grants, and user fees. This growth has been driven largely by a partnership with Allegiant Air, which recently signed a new five-year contract.
