Pinellas airport, with record passenger count, to build four-story garage

Last year saw a record 2.8 million passengers pass through St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, prompting county officials to approve spending on additional parking spaces.

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) saw a record-breaking 2.8 million passengers in 2025 — a 14% increase over 2024's numbers.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) saw a record-breaking 2.8 million passengers in 2025 — a 14% increase over 2024's numbers.
Courtesy image
  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • Share

An abundance of new flights and ongoing renovations to its facilities brought more passengers to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) in 2025 than ever before, officials say. 

 

Continue reading your article
with a Business Observer subscription.
What's included:
  • ✓ Unlimited digital access to BusinessObserverFL.com
  • ✓ E-Newspaper app, digital replica of print edition
  • ✓ Mailed print newspaper every Friday (optional)
  • ✓ Newsletter of daily business news
Subscribe

Already subscribed? Sign in.

Latest News

  • March 3, 2026
AeroVanti CEO moves to dismiss indictment in $14M fraud case
  • March 3, 2026
Lee Health clinic in Babcock Ranch grows
  • March 3, 2026
Tampa Bay Water breaks ground on $181M plant expansion
  • March 3, 2026
Sarasota-based truck driving program expands nationally

Sponsored Content