St. Pete-Clearwater Airport Named 2022 Airport Of The Year: TSA

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) was recognized as the 2022 Airport of the Year in the small- to medium-sized airports category, according to a Transportation Security Administration news release.

This recognition is part of the annual TSA Honorary Awards. The airport competed with 333 airports of a similar size to win the award.

In the large airports category, TSA recognized Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
The TSA workforce at St. Pete-Clearwater was recognized for “their outstanding team achievements in key operational and mission support functions that resulted in measurable improvements, superior performance and low passenger wait-times while successfully navigating through record-breaking passenger volume,” according to the news release.

“TSA is among the most agile agencies in the federal government,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. “The TSA Honorary Awards spotlight the agility, determination and innovative spirit of TSA employees. I am privileged to recognize these award recipients, who have distinguished themselves through their extraordinary accomplishments and have made significant contributions in support of TSA’s mission.”

Greater Tampa Bay Federal Security Director Kirk Skinner who oversees TSA’s operations at PIE as well as at Tampa International and Sarasota-Bradenton International airports, said, “The TSA PIE Team’s extraordinary accomplishments and significant contributions in support of TSA’s mission was made possible thanks to the effective collaboration and strong partnership with PIE’s airport authority and stakeholders. The relationships at PIE are built on trust and cooperation in every aspect of transportation security.”