Destin Executive Airport (KDTS)
Medium airport · Destin, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Destin Executive Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDTS |
| IATA | DSI |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°24'0" W 86°28'17" 30.40010, -86.47150 |
| Location | Destin, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,001 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Destin Executive Airport at a glance
Destin Executive Airport is a medium airport in Destin, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as DSI. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDTS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 5,001 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDTS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Destin Executive Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport | KVPS | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Hurlburt Field | KHRT | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Duke Field | KEGI | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Bob Sikes Airport | KCEW | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport | KNDZ | 63 km (34 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Destin Executive Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Destin Executive Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Destin Executive Airport
What is the ICAO code of Destin Executive Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Destin Executive Airport is KDTS, and its IATA code is DSI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Destin Executive Airport above sea level?
Destin Executive Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Destin Executive Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.4001, -86.4715 — in Destin, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, about 10 km away.
Does KDTS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDTS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Destin Executive Airport?
Destin Executive Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,001 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.