St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport PIE / KPIE

Self-handles all its own flights as PIE's operating base (~99% of airport traffic, ~50 daily flights to 60+ destinations); staffs its own ground operations (ramp) and customer service agents on-site. PIE is also an Allegiant crew/pilot base.

Advertises commercial/airline handling support and full-service ground handling (marshaling, pushback, lavatory service) alongside GA handling.

Into-plane fueling of Jet A and 100LL avgas at its FBO with a fuel quality-assurance program (Jet A ~$7.44, 100LL ~$10.00 as of Jul 2026 per AirNav).

Into-plane fueling (Avfuel-branded) of Jet A and 100LL avgas; quick-turn fuel service, AVTRIP rewards, DOD fuel. SAF is advertised only as available 'at select Sheltair locations' and is NOT confirmed at PIE (AirNav and Sheltair's PIE page list only Jet A and 100LL). · 0600-2200

Operates a dedicated 26,300 sq ft combination maintenance/storage/office facility (built on former UPS cargo site next to the taxiway, VHB-engineered) for line servicing of its Airbus A319/A320 fleet based at PIE.

Coordinates third-party GA/business-jet maintenance for its customers on request (no in-house Sheltair maintenance shop).

The PIE facility is described as maintenance/storage/office space; sources confirm line servicing and aircraft storage but do not independently corroborate heavy/scheduled base maintenance (C-checks) being performed here as a distinct operation.

Flight school / A&P-IA training center (Accelerated Aviation Academics) based on the field at KPIE that also performs oxygen bottle servicing (refill and nitrogen service) for based aircraft; this is an ancillary service alongside their training business, not a dedicated back-shop. FAA Part 145 rating unconfirmed.

Avionics / instrument shop — bench repair, calibration and overhaul of airframe accessories, instruments and radio equipment; certificate CS1R926D per original source, not (search tools blocked). Located on General Howard Dr, immediately adjacent to KPIE.

Avionics / instrument shop — repair and overhaul of flight instruments and avionics line-replaceable units under FAA Instrument-class ratings, certificate RI3R816L (confirmed); GE Aviation facility on the ex-Smiths Aerospace campus, Roosevelt Blvd, bordering KPIE. Employee count reported inconsistently across sources (roughly 200-350) — unconfirmed.

Electrical / fuel accessory shop — repair of aircraft accessory components under FAA Accessory-class ratings, same certificate RI3R816L; exact class letters unconfirmed.

Avionics / electrical accessory shop — bench repair of radio equipment (FAA Class 1 Radio) and electrical accessory components such as circuit breakers and power-distribution units (FAA Class 3 Accessory); certificate OJ4R416M per original source, not (search tools blocked). Plant 2, US Hwy 19, Clearwater.

Electrical / fuel accessory shop — FAA Part 145 repair station rated for Limited Accessory work (certificate 15AR684Y per original source, not) alongside its FAA-PMA parts manufacturing business; Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater.

Avionics / instrument shop — OEM bench repair and overhaul of its own product line (air data computers, standby instruments, altimeters, pitot-static probes/sensors), confirmed via company site. FAA & EASA Certified Repair Station #DS4R139M (confirmed exactly); Instrument Classes 1-3 plus Limited Accessory scope per original source, not itemized on the site. 1212 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater, near KCLW, same metro as KPIE.

Avionics / instrument (sensor) shop — testing and recertification of aircraft temperature switches, RTDs, fire/overheat detectors and firewire assemblies for airline, broker and military customers, with same-day turnaround; FAA certificate Q8QR002C and EASA certificate 145.6399, both confirmed via company site. 1010 Druid Rd E, Clearwater.

Analytical/measurement testing laboratory (not exclusively aviation, also serves industrial/medical/military customers) whose service lines include nondestructive testing (NDT) of metals, composites and coatings for aerospace customers; specific NDT methods (radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic-particle, liquid-penetrant) are per original source and were not independently itemized. A2LA-accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 for Chemical Testing (cert 1171.01) and Mechanical Testing (cert 1171.02), confirmed via company site. Bryan Dairy Rd, Largo, Tampa Bay metro near KPIE.

Coordinates in-flight catering for based/transient aircraft through the FBO (no on-airport flight kitchen).

Catering arranged through the FBO concierge for based/transient aircraft (no distinct on-field caterer).

Aircraft cleaning / washing / detailing offered at the FBO (listed as a standard service on AirNav, not only on request).

Complimentary aircraft interior cleaning for transient customers (confirmed on Sheltair PIE page and AirNav).

Provides GPU / power cart and ramp ground support equipment for aircraft handling (listed on AirNav FBO services).

Full-service FBO at 14525 Airport Parkway (across from the ATC tower) serving GA/business and charter traffic; passenger terminal/lounge, crew cars, rental cars, hangars, ramp/tiedown parking, conference room. Confirmed on the official PIE airport (fly2pie) directory and AirNav.

Full-service FBO at 15875 Fairchild Drive with US Customs on-field, crew cars/shuttle, pilot lounges, conference room, hangars (up to 757), office/hangar space; CAA Preferred FBO. Serves GA, business jets, military and airline operations. Confirmed on official PIE (fly2pie), AirNav, and Sheltair's own site. · 0600-2200 (after hours on call, fee applies)