Tampa Bay is a major private aviation market — the combination of business activity (MacDill AFB, corporate headquarters, financial services), high-net-worth residential communities, and luxury leisure destinations drives significant private jet traffic throughout the year. Here's the guide to ground transportation for private aviation passengers.
FBO Locations in Tampa Bay
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
- Signature Flight Support (TPA) — Primary business aviation FBO at TPA
- Sheltair Tampa — Alternative FBO at TPA
St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE)
- Signature Flight Support (PIE) — Main FBO at PIE, less congested than TPA
- Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) — Downtown St. Pete waterfront airport; small jets and pistons, excellent city access
Sarasota-Bradenton (SRQ)
- Signature Flight Support (SRQ)
- Sheltair Sarasota
Regional/Private Airfields
- Tampa Executive Airport (VDF) — Brandon area
- Clearwater Air Park (CLW) — Central Pinellas, convenient for beach destinations
- Venice Airport (VNC) — Excellent for Sarasota coast access
Private Aviation Ground Transportation
Our private jet ground transport service includes:
- FBO-to-destination transfers in executive vehicles
- Driver waits on the ramp/FBO for incoming passengers
- Name board service at FBO reception
- Multi-stop transfers for group itineraries
- Pre-positioned vehicle for outbound flights
Typical Rates for FBO Transfers
- Signature TPA to Clearwater Beach resort: from $70
- PIE Signature to Clearwater Beach: from $55
- SRQ Signature to Siesta Key resort: from $45
- Albert Whitted (SPG) to St. Pete hotel: from $35
Business Aviation Tips for Tampa Bay
- PIE is often the preferred private jet FBO for Clearwater Beach arrivals — significantly less congested than TPA and closer to beach destinations
- SRQ is the choice for Sarasota, Siesta Key, and Southwest Florida
- Albert Whitted (downtown St. Pete waterfront) is ideal for business travelers going to St. Pete office locations