Sarasota Bradenton Airport (SRQ) | Terminal maps | Airport guide (2024)

FAQs

How early should I arrive at SRQ? ›

The general guidance is to arrive at Sarasota at least two hours before scheduled departure for a shorthaul flight and three hours before departure for a longhaul flight.

Terminals. The airport contains one terminal with a total of 13 gates (Gates B1-B12, B14).

Of the unused codes, IATA selected, as the best-unassigned combination of recognizable letters to replace SSO, the two letters SR, to which the “filter” letter Q was added. So around 1956, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport became SRQ.

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2019 ~ Sarasota/Manatee

TSA Pre✓® is an expedited screening program that enables identified low-risk air travelers to enjoy a smart and more efficient screening experience. For TSA Pre✓® travelers, there is no need to remove shoes, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops, light outerwear or belts.

There's no fixed time given by the airport stating how early passengers can go through the security check. But for a guarantee of minimal stress, arriving 2-4 hours early is recommended. If you want, you can even travel 6 hours ahead. It's wise to give yourself some cushion for ease of mind.

— While it might be small, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is booming with passengers. As the area grows, so does the need for flights.

Last month 514,889 passengers traveled through the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, compared to 442,846 passengers in March 2022. This is a 16% increase and is the highest number of passengers for the month of March and for any month in the entire history of SRQ.

Please plan to be at the airport at least 2 hours prior to your flight departure time.

Airport property acreage is approximately 1,100. Downtown Sarasota is located six miles south of the airport and downtown Bradenton is ten miles north.

Who owns SRQ airport? ›

“Over there” is the northeastern portion of property owned and managed by the Sarasota-Manatee Airport Authority, of which Piccolo is president and CEO. There, a collection of commercial businesses lease space from the airport.

Per TSA recommendations, curbside operations will be limited to active loading and unloading of passengers. If you're waiting for passengers, please use SRQ's Cell Phone lot. For more information and parking rates please refer to the parking page on our website.

CLASS E 700 FT AGL & ABV.

SRQ is a U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) User Fee Airport. The CBP facility services are available anytime, however, prior arrangements must be made to ensure staffing.

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When you're traveling within the United States, we make the suggestion to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure. For most airports, you must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time (airports requiring additional time are listed below, Go to footer note).

While the rule of thumb is to be at the airport at least two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul departure, there are plenty of things you can do to streamline – and speed up – your airport experience.

While the general recommendation is to arrive two hours before departure for domestic flights and three hours for international flights, someone who has TSA PreCheck, is traveling with just a carry-on and is departing from a small airport may find less than the recommendation is suitable for their needs and comfort ...

- Arrive Early and Pack Some Patience -

Please be in line at your security checkpoint at least 2 hours prior to your flight departure for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight. Parking lots at RSW may fill up quickly between Dec. 20, 2023 and Jan. 2, 2024.