Airports suspend operations
September 27, 2022 - Tampa International Airport is suspending all operations at 5 p.m. Tuesday, ahead of Hurricane Ian. According to a release, the closure will allow airport officials to prepare the airfield and terminals, and secure jet bridges, ground equipment and any remaining aircraft on site. Officials expect a high travel head of the closure today and recommend arriving at the airport at least two hours before scheduled flights. St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport will close at 1 p.m. Tuesday, with the last scheduled departure at 11:22 a.m.