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Tampa Cargo
IATA: QTTampa Cargo, operating as Avianca Cargo, is Colombia's leading all-cargo airline and the top transporter of Andean fresh-cut flowers and perishables to the United States.
Tampa Cargo (Transportes Aéreos Mercantiles Panamericanos S.A.) was established in Medellín, Colombia, on 11 March 1973. It was created to meet the soaring demand for transatlantic and Pan-American air freight, rapidly emerging as a pivotal cargo carrier for Colombian and South American exporters. Acquired by Avianca in 2008 and integrated commercially under the Avianca Cargo banner in 2013, Tampa Cargo continues to operate under its distinct air operator certificate (AOC) with IATA code QT, ICAO code TPA, and radio callsign TAMPA.
Tampa Cargo at a glance
- Cargo division
- Tampa Cargo (Avianca Cargo)
- Headquarters
- Medellin, Colombia
- Founded
- 1973
- IATA / ICAO code
- QT / TPA
- Cargo fleet
- Dedicated all-cargo fleet operated for Avianca Cargo under Abra Group. Flown primarily on Airbus A330-200F factory-built freighters and converted Airbus A330-300P2F aircraft, each offering 60+ tonnes of main-deck payload capacity, backed by belly cargo on Avianca Group passenger routes.
- Cargo hubs
- Bogota El Dorado (BOG); Medellin (MDE); Miami (MIA); San Jose (SJO); Lima (LIM)
- Parent group
- Abra Group (Avianca Group)
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main cargo routes
- Key freight routes linking Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Central America with North America (Miami), Latin America trade lanes, and transatlantic perishable connections
- Official website
- cargoapps.aviancacargo.com
About Tampa Cargo
Tampa Cargo (Transportes Aéreos Mercantiles Panamericanos S.A.) was established in Medellín, Colombia, on 11 March 1973. It was created to meet the soaring demand for transatlantic and Pan-American air freight, rapidly emerging as a pivotal cargo carrier for Colombian and South American exporters. Acquired by Avianca in 2008 and integrated commercially under the Avianca Cargo banner in 2013, Tampa Cargo continues to operate under its distinct air operator certificate (AOC) with IATA code QT, ICAO code TPA, and radio callsign TAMPA.
The airline's dedicated main-deck freighter fleet is built around widebody Airbus A330 freighters, featuring factory-built Airbus A330-200F jets alongside converted A330-300P2F freighters. These aircraft provide over 60 tonnes of payload per departure, complete with sophisticated multi-zone temperature regulation tailored to fresh perishables and pharmaceuticals. Tampa Cargo's primary operational bases include El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro/Medellín, and its main international gateway at Miami International Airport (MIA), where Avianca Cargo operates extensive cold-chain and perishables handling facilities.
Perishable cargo, most notably fresh-cut flowers, forms the core of Tampa Cargo's traffic. Moving more than 100,000 tonnes of roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums annually from the savannas of Bogotá and Rionegro to the United States and Europe, Tampa Cargo is the single largest air transporter of flowers between Colombia and North America. Beyond floriculture, the carrier provides vital capacity for Andean fruit, fresh seafood, live animals, pharmaceuticals, automotive machinery, and express e-commerce cargo across routes connecting Bogotá, Medellín, Miami, San José, Quito, and Lima.
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Tampa Cargo air cargo FAQ
What are the IATA and ICAO codes for Tampa Cargo?
Tampa Cargo operates under IATA code QT and ICAO code TPA, flying under the radio callsign TAMPA. It operates commercially as part of the Avianca Cargo network.
Where is Tampa Cargo headquartered and what are its main cargo hubs?
Tampa Cargo is headquartered in Medellín, Colombia. Its primary operational hubs are El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro/Medellín, and Miami International Airport (MIA) in the United States, alongside regional stations in San José (SJO), Quito (UIO), and Lima (LIM).
What is the relationship between Tampa Cargo and Avianca Cargo?
Tampa Cargo was acquired by Avianca in 2008 and rebranded commercially as Avianca Cargo in 2013. It remains the certified cargo airline holding its own AOC, operating the group's dedicated Airbus A330 freighters under prefix 729.
What types of cargo does Tampa Cargo specialize in transporting?
Tampa Cargo is world-renowned for perishable goods logistics, particularly the transport of fresh-cut flowers (roses, carnations, hydrangeas) from Colombia and Ecuador to North America. The carrier also transports pharmaceuticals, fresh asparagus, seafood, tropical fruits, and general air freight.