Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport PIE is dual civilian/military airport serving the St. Petersburg and Clearwater metropolitan areas. PIE Airport is situated approximately nine miles to the of St. Petersburg’s downtown. Currently, the airport transports about 800,000 passengers annually. The airport is predominantly known for its low cost carriers Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air, as well as its use by private planes.
Located to the northwest of I-275 on Roosevelt Boulevard, PIE Airport has a variety of parking options including economy, short-term, long-term and covered. Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport consists of a main terminal, which houses nine gates, all connected via walkway. There are four airlines that fly in and out of PIE serving several domestic locations and a handful of Canadian cities. Top destinations from Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport are Gulfport-Biloxi, Knoxville and Greer, South Carolina.
At Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport there is an array of quick service and full service dining. In terms of services there are gift shops, duty free shops, ATMs and Wi-Fi.
Getting to and from PIE International Airport has never been easier with options including taxis, shuttles and six car rental agencies to choose from. If staying over at Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport there are over 20 hotel and motel options including the Marriott Courtyard, the Holiday Inn Express and the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park.
The airpark opened in 1939 and has been continually opened except during World War II. It has three grip flex runways and sits at 71 feet above elevation. It offers a young eagles program for kids from 8 years old to 17 years old, with the hope that the kids might take an interest in aviation.