ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As of Monday St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is open, but it is set to close Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Ian.

On Tuesday, the last flight is scheduled to depart at 11:22 a.m.

Beginning at 1:00 p.m. the airport terminal building will be closed for evacuation mandates. The airport will provide updates when the airport terminal will reopen. Updates regarding flight activity will also be included.

"We advise passengers to monitor their airlines' direct email and text communications for updated flight information. Allegiant Customer Care may be reached at 702-473-2601 at any time 24 hours per day, seven days a week and anticipate higher than normal call volume or manage travel at allegiantair.com."

The airport terminal is not a public shelter and is located in an evacuation zone.