Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (KECP)
Medium airport · Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KECP |
| IATA | ECP |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°21'26" W 85°47'43" 30.35711, -85.79541 |
| Location | Panama City Beach, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport at a glance
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is a medium airport in Panama City Beach, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as ECP. The field elevation of 69 ft (21 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KECP 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, 16/34, offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KECP 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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tyndall Air Force Base | KPAM | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Destin Executive Airport | KDTS | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport | KVPS | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Duke Field | KEGI | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Bob Sikes Airport | KCEW | 84 km (45 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 69 ft field elevation of Northwest Florida Beaches International 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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is KECP, and its IATA code is ECP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport above sea level?
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.3571, -85.7954 — in Panama City Beach, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tyndall Air Force Base, about 38 km away.
Does KECP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KECP 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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport?
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a CON surface.