Zephyrhills Municipal Airport (ZPH)

Zephyrhills Municipal Airport operates from a compact but efficiently designed FBO terminal building that serves one of the world's most renowned skydiving destinations while accommodating diverse general aviation activities. Located at 90 feet elevation on 813 acres in Pasco County, Florida, approximately 30 miles northeast of Tampa, the facility features essential amenities designed for general aviation users, corporate travelers, and the tens of thousands of skydivers who visit annually from 80 countries and all 50 states.

The terminal building houses Fixed-Base Operator services including pilot briefing areas, flight planning facilities, and comfortable waiting lounges suitable for both business aviation clients and recreational users. Essential services include 24-hour fuel access via credit card systems, aircraft maintenance coordination, and ground handling services for the airport's diverse mix of corporate jets, training aircraft, and specialized skydiving operations. The building accommodates administrative functions for Skydive City, which conducts 70,000 annual jumps and operates as one of the most significant skydiving training centers globally.

Operational facilities within the terminal support the airport's comprehensive aviation infrastructure, including coordination for two paved runways (5/23 at 5,001 feet and 1/19 at 6,201 feet), four published RNAV GPS approaches with 4-bar PAPI systems, and AWOS weather reporting. The terminal houses communication systems enabling coordination with numerous aviation businesses including Zephyr Aircraft Engines, Hawk Aircraft painting services, POSOVA Aviation, Tampa Bay Soaring, and various aircraft maintenance, repair, and detailing operations.

Unique to this facility, the terminal complex includes specialized areas supporting skydiving operations, including gear storage, training facilities, and coordination areas for the diverse skydiving activities ranging from tandem jumps to advanced camera training and water landings. The Z-Hills Skydiving Museum located in 'The Birdhouse' adds educational value for visitors. Ground transportation coordination helps visitors access the broader Tampa Bay region, though advance arrangements are recommended given the airport's specialized focus and limited public transportation options.