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NewsSt. Pete RisingAugust 11, 2026Pinellas

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport cancels terminal expansion for $200 million modernization project

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) has officially canceled plans for a terminal expansion in favor of a new $200 million project to modernize its existing facility. The shift follows a significant cost increase for the original expansion, which rose from an initial estimate of $110 million to over $200 million.

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Why It Matters

The decision changes the scope of airport infrastructure development in Pinellas County, shifting focus from adding new gates to upgrading current facilities to address aging infrastructure.

Key Facts

  • The airport is canceling its planned terminal expansion.
  • The project is shifting to a modernization of the existing terminal facility.
  • The cost of the original expansion project rose from $110 million to over $200 million.
  • The new modernization project is estimated at $200 million.
  • The airport serves over 2 million travelers annually.
  • The airport provides nonstop service to more than 60 cities.
  • Allegiant Air is the primary carrier at the airport.
  • The decision followed consultations with the FAA and TSA.
  • The airport is located at 14700 Terminal Boulevard.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Funding and regulatory partner.”locationSt. Pete-Clearwater International Airport“The primary facility undergoing modernization.”location14700 Terminal Boulevard“Physical address of the airport.”organizationManhattan Construction Group“Construction manager for the project.”organizationAllegiant Air“Primary airline partner at the airport.”organizationTransportation Security Administration“Consulted regarding checkpoint consolidation.”personMark Sprague“Airport Director who presented the plan to the Pinellas County Commission.”organizationC&S Companies“Architectural and engineering firm.”