St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) – Clearwater, Florida, USA

Your comprehensive guide to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (IATA: PIE, ICAO: KPIE), serving the Tampa Bay region, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg.

🏢 Terminal Information & Services

The single terminal features two concourses (East & West) connected by a central lobby. Facilities include:

Central Lobby (Ground Level)

• Check-In & Ticketing counters for Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways, and seasonal charters.
• Shared baggage claim area with multiple carousels on Level 1.
• Airport Information Desk and Lost & Found located landside near baggage claim.
• Restrooms, family restrooms, and nursing rooms near the lobby entrance.
• Free Wi-Fi and charging stations throughout the lobby and gate areas.
• Coffee & Snacks:
  • Java Joe’s Café – Near central seating area.
  • Hudson News – Travel essentials and snacks near security checkpoint.
• Car Rental Counters (Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Alamo) located in the lobby; vehicles parked in adjacent lot.

East Concourse (Gates 1–3)

• Gate 1: Allegiant Air flights to various leisure destinations (Orlando, Louisville, etc.).
• Gate 2: Breeze Airways flights to select domestic points.
• Gate 3: Occasional seasonal charters and general boarding.
• Dining & Retail:
  • Beachside Bites – Light fare and coffee near Gate 2.
• Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, and family facilities throughout.
• Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate 1 and outdoor relief adjacent to East concourse entrance.

West Concourse (Gates 4–6)

• Gate 4: Allegiant Air flights to leisure routes.
• Gate 5: Reserved for overflow seating and seasonal operations.
• Gate 6: Occasionally used for cargo charters and general aviation functions.
• Dining & Retail:
  • Sandpoint Shop – Local snacks and travel essentials near Gate 4.
• Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, and family facilities throughout.
• Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate 4 and outdoor relief adjacent to West concourse entrance.

✈️ Runways & Aircraft Services

• Runway 4/22: 8,002 ft × 150 ft, asphalt/concrete – Primary runway accommodating commercial jets and cargo operations; equipped with ILS, PAPI, and medium-intensity runway lights.
• Runway 11/29: 4,602 ft × 100 ft, asphalt – Secondary runway used for general aviation and smaller commuter aircraft; RNAV (GPS) approaches available.
• General Aviation FBOs:
  • Signature Flight Support – Full-service fuel (Jet A, Avgas), hangars, maintenance, and pilot lounge with weather briefing facilities.
  • Sheltair Aviation – Executive services, fueling, hangar rental, and pilot amenities.
• Cargo Facilities: Ramp area serving small cargo charters, FedEx Feeder, and UPS operations.
• Maintenance & Repair: On-field MRO providers offering line maintenance, avionics, and airframe services for commercial and GA aircraft.
• Noise Abatement: Continuous descent approach procedures and preferential runway use to minimize noise over adjacent residential neighborhoods.

🚗 Ground Transportation

• PSTA Bus: Route 59 connects PIE to downtown Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Largo—check schedules at psta.net.
• Taxi & Rideshare:
  • Taxi stand located curbside outside arrivals level.
  • Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pickups at designated zone near baggage claim—follow signage.
• Shuttle Services:
  • Clearwater Shuttle offers shared-ride service to Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, and Tampa—reserve in advance.
  • Hotel courtesy shuttles run between PIE and participating beachfront resorts—arrange directly with hotel.
• Rental Cars: On-site rental car counters for Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Alamo; vehicles parked in adjacent lot.
• Parking:
  • Short-Term Parking: Surface lot adjacent to terminal for quick drop-off/pick-up (first 30 minutes free).
  • Long-Term Parking: Surface lot within walking distance of terminal; no shuttle required.
  • Economy Parking: Lower-cost surface lot with free shuttle service to terminal every 10 minutes.
  • Valet Parking: Available curbside at terminal entrance for quick service.
  • Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Free waiting area off Belcher Road—monitor flight status and pick up passengers at the curb when ready.
• Bike & Pedestrian Access: Bike racks located near terminal entrance; sidewalks connect to Belcher Road and US-19 multimodal corridors.
• Private Car & Limousine: Prearranged pickups curbside outside the arrivals level—follow signage for limo zones.