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Southwest departs from Terminal C at Tampa International Airport (TPA). We verified this against the airport's own sources on June 27, 2026 — airlines do move terminals, so we date every check.

Southwest departs from Terminal C at Tampa International Airport (TPA). Airside C (satellite concourse, Gates C30-C45) reached by automated people-mover shuttle from the Main Terminal. Southwest is TPA's largest carrier. Verified June 27, 2026.
Main Terminal Red side ticketing/baggage hall; curbside check-in available. Bag drop usually closes 45 minutes before departure, so build that into your morning.
Not that we've found. We confirmed Southwest departs from Terminal C at TPA as of June 27, 2026. Airlines do shuffle terminals, so we re-check and date every change.
Not sure which building that is? See all TPA terminals with the airport map and how to get between them. Then let your Leave-By Time count backward from your flight — today's TPA security wait, your drive, and the walk to your gate — so you leave with room to breathe.