Sarasota/Bradenton Airport
Located on the outskirts of Sarasota, the Sarasota/Bradenton Airport (SRQ) has year-round service from commercial airlines AirTran, Delta, JetBlue and USAirways, and seasonal service (winter/spring) from Air Canada and Northwest. The airport, which services 1 million passengers a year, has rental cars available from Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Passengers are served in a single terminal with 14 gates. The airport has two intersecting runways, the longest of which is 9,005 feet, and it welcomes private planes in a separate terminal area.
Sarasota/Bradenton Airport
6000 Airport Circle
Sarasota, Florida 34243
(941) 359-2777
Clearwater/St. Petersburg International
Located 41 miles north of Sarasota, the Clearwater/St. Petersburg International Airport (PIE) has service from discount and charter airlines that focus on northern cities. Allegiant Air, which began service to in 2006, is the major carrier, and it serves Midwest and northern destinations. Many airlines offer seasonal service (winter/spring). The airport has a single terminal with 12 gates and a customs area for international travelers. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National car rental agencies are on site. The airport has three intersecting runways, the longest of which is 9,700 feet. Private planes are welcome and served in a separate terminal area.
Clearwater/St. Petersburg International Airport
14700 Terminal Blvd. Suite 221
Clearwater, Florida 33762
(727) 453-7800
Tampa International
The closest major airport to Sarasota, Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 43 miles north of Sarasota and is serviced by most major commercial and discount carriers as well as most rental car agencies. The airport serves more than 60 destinations and is a key hub for AirTran, Continental Connection and Southwest. The airport terminal is a central ticketing and baggage claim area that is connected to five satellite terminals by large, automated shuttle cars. International flights arrive at Satellite E and there is a customs area. There are three runways, the longest of which is 11,002 feet, and private planes are welcomed at a separate terminal area.
Tampa International Airport
4100 George J. Bean Parkway
Tampa, Florida 33607
(813) 870-8700
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J.D. Chi is a professional journalist who has covered sports for more than 20 years at newspapers all over the United States. She has covered major golf tournaments and the NFL as well as travel and health topics. Chi received her Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University and is working toward a master's degree in journalism.
