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Tampa International Airport Nominated for ISSA Spotless Spaces Award

Published February 24, 2026

Categories: Aviation, Janitorial, Tampa

 
 
Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport (TPA) has been named a finalist for the prestigious ISSA Spotless Space of the Year Award, which celebrates excellence in cleanliness, maintenance, and dedication to creating safe, healthy, and accessible environments.

Flagship Aviation Services is proud to serve as TPA’s janitorial services provider and a trusted extension of the airport’s operations team. For more than a decade, Flagship has been responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the airport’s diverse and high-traffic environments, including the main terminal, airside and curbside areas, Automated People Movers (APMs), and outer buildings – encompassing food courts, restrooms, carpets and hard floors, and more.

Tampa International Airport Flagship Team

The ISSA Spotless Spaces Competition recognizes teams that go above and beyond to create clean, welcoming facilities. TPA’s nomination reflects Flagship’s ongoing commitment to delivering an exceptional passenger experience while meeting the unique demands of a 24/7 aviation environment.

Flagship takes a proactive, accountability-driven approach to cleaning that emphasizes consistency, visibility, and rapid response. As a result, TPA is consistently recognized for its excellence. Not only was the airport ranked #2 in the Large Airport category in the 2025 J.D. Power North America Airport Satisfaction Study for the second year in a row, but it was also named one of the Best Airports in North America in the 15-25 million passengers per year category in the 2024 ASQ Awards.

Voting for the Spotless Space of the Year Award is open February 24 through March 6. Support TPA by casting your vote.

Award winners will be announced on Sunday, March 22.