In an effort to expedite processing at all gates, drivers must lower their front and rear windows, and collect IDs/credentials from ALL passengers BEFORE approaching the gate.
NOTE: Due to security operations and gate maintenance, gate operating times and closures can occur at any time.
***For modified gate hours due to holidays, exercises or other events, visit our Facebook page here***
Normal Gate Hours of Operation
Dale Mabry Gate
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Commercial Lane: 3 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. Monday - Friday& all day on weekends
After hours visitor passes will be issued at Dale Mabry Gate only
Bayshore Gate
Monday - Friday: 5:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tanker Way Gate (Port Tampa commercial vehicle gate)
*POV traffic* Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
*Commercial vehicle traffic* Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
NOTE: ALL commercial drivers must use Tanker Way Gate during operating hours.
MacDill Gate
*Inbound traffic only* Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.
*Outbound traffic only* Monday - Friday: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Visitor Control Center VCC (813) 828-2737 (Dale Mabry Gate)
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed on Holidays