Airport updates from Tropical Storm Helene at TPA, PIE, SRQ, RSW, PGD

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

As of 1 p.m. Wednesday, the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Terminal building will close after the last flight arrives on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

The airport plans to reopen on Friday, Sept. 27 .

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Tampa International Airport will suspend all commercial and cargo operations beginning at 2 a.m. Thursday ahead of Hurricane Helene, with the Airport remaining closed to the public until it can assess any damage after the storm.  

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

The airport is "open and operating as normal" as of 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, but airport officials encourage travelers to check with their airlines for updated flight information.

Three flights so far have been canceled for Thursday, Sept. 26:

• American Airlines 3020 to Charlotte, North Carolina, at 8 a.m.
• Avelo Airlines 305 from New Haven, Connecticut, at 2:38 p.m.
• Avelo Airlines 306 to New Haven, Connecticut, at 6:35 p.m.

This story is updated as information becomes available.