Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA)
Medium airport · Pensacola, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNPA |
| IATA | NPA |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°21'10" W 87°19'7" 30.35270, -87.31860 |
| Location | Pensacola, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,136 ft (2175 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07L/25R | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07R/25L | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field at a glance
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is a medium airport in Pensacola, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as NPA. The field elevation of 28 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNPA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 07L/25R — offers 8,001 ft (2439 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07L points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNPA 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 Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pensacola International Airport | KPNS | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport | KNDZ | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North | KNSE | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Hurlburt Field | KHRT | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Mobile Downtown Airport | KBFM | 78 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 28 ft field elevation of Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field 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 Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field
What is the ICAO code of Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field?
The ICAO identifier of Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is KNPA, and its IATA code is NPA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field above sea level?
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field sits at an elevation of 28 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field located?
The airport lies at 30.3527, -87.3186 — in Pensacola, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pensacola International Airport, about 18 km away.
Does KNPA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNPA 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 Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field?
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field has 3 runways. The longest, 07L/25R, measures 8,001 ft (2439 m) with a ASP surface.