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St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

PIE is in close proximity to several other airports.St Pete/Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is a medium sized multi-use airport located in Clearwater FL just north of St. Petersburg. The airport is situated 9 miles southwest of Tampa International Airport (TPA), 9 miles northwest of MacDill Air Force Base (MCF), and 9 miles north/northwest from Albert Whited Airport (SPG). 

View a printable Pilot Handbook of the PIE information found on this Web page.

 

 


Know Before You Go

  • PIE traffic mix ranges from civil and military aviation, flight training operations, air carriers, and a law-enforcement aviation unit. 

  • The airport consists of two intersecting RWYS – RWY 4/22 and RWY 18/36. The TWY system provides access to all services and facilities located predominantly on the west side of the field. 

PIE Airport Diagram shows two intersecting RWYs-RWY 4/22 and RWY 18/36.

  • The airspace at PIE is Class D and underlies Tampa (TPA) Class B Airspace. The Class D ceiling at PIE changes depending upon its location beneath TPA Class B. (Refer to Sectional Chart.)

PIE Airspace is Class D and Underlies TPA Class B.

Below find various PIE-specific information and things to be aware of, as well as general information to inform your preflight planning. This will be reviewed quarterly and updated as needed. This information is to supplement the From the Flight Deck Videos that are produced by the FAA Runway Safety Group. Here you will also find information provided by the local air traffic controllers at the airport where you intend to fly. The information is subject to change. Not for navigation or legal* pre-flight action. Always refer to official pre-flight materials such as, but not limited to, NOTAMs, airport diagrams, VFR charts and airport construction notices for the latest airport-specific details.

PIE Tower Hours of Operation - 0600L to 2300L
Administrative Office Open 0700L to 1500L –  M through F
Business Phone 727-539-6867

Last updated: Tuesday, June 25, 2024