Tyndall Air Force Base (KPAM)
Medium airport · Panama City, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tyndall Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPAM |
| IATA | PAM |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°4'11" W 85°34'31" 30.06960, -85.57540 |
| Location | Panama City, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 10,008 ft (3050 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 10,107 ft (3081 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Tyndall Air Force Base at a glance
Tyndall Air Force Base is a medium airport in Panama City, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as PAM. The field elevation of 17 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPAM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14R/32L — offers 10,107 ft (3081 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14R points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPAM 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 Tyndall Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport | KECP | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Destin Executive Airport | KDTS | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport | KVPS | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Duke Field | KEGI | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Hurlburt Field | KHRT | 114 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tyndall Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 17 ft field elevation of Tyndall Air Force Base 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 Tyndall Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Tyndall Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Tyndall Air Force Base is KPAM, and its IATA code is PAM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tyndall Air Force Base above sea level?
Tyndall Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 17 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tyndall Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 30.0696, -85.5754 — in Panama City, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, about 38 km away.
Does KPAM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPAM 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 Tyndall Air Force Base?
Tyndall Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 14R/32L, measures 10,107 ft (3081 m) with a PEM surface.