Flight cancellations, airport updates from Hurricane Milton at TPA, PIE, SRQ, RSW, PGD

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7

Tampa International Airport will suspend operations at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, ahead of Hurricane Milton. Parking garages will also be closed to the public during the suspension of operations. The airport anticipates reopening as soon as it is safe to do so, after conducting a damage assessment. Travelers should contact their airlines about specific flights.

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7

The St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport terminal will close Tuesday afternoon following the last flight departure. Administrative offices are closed Monday to Thursday. Officials say the airport is in a mandatory evacuation zone.

Here is the operational status for the next few days:

• Tuesday, Oct. 8 – The airport terminal will close after its last flight departs.
• Wednesday Oct. 9 – All Allegiant flights cancelled.
• Thursday, Oct. 10 – All Allegiant flights cancelled.

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is open and operational as the team monitors Hurricane Milton, officials say, telling travelers to check with their airlines.

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

9:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7

Southwest Florida International Airport is operating today but telling travelers to check with their airlines for more up-to-date information.

“We do not know yet what impacts weather will have on flights later this week,” the Fort Myers airport says on its website.

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)

9:05 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7

Punta Gorda Airport has posted messages on its website and Facebook page saying it is open and operational as it monitors the approach of Hurricane Milton.

But not all is well. A planned our Honor Flight has been rescheduled. That includes an orientation planned for Saturday as well as the flight and welcome home on October 15th.

“The safety of our veterans and everyone involved is our top priority,” the Facebook message says. “We appreciate your understanding and support during this time.

Honor Flights take veterans to Washington D.C. to be honored at their memorials and to receive a welcome home.