Pensacola International Airport (KPNS)
Large airport · Pensacola, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Pensacola International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPNS |
| IATA | PNS |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°28'22" W 87°11'12" 30.47272, -87.18664 |
| Location | Pensacola, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 7,004 ft (2135 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pensacola International Airport at a glance
Pensacola International Airport is a large airport in Pensacola, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as PNS. The field elevation of 121 ft (37 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPNS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 7,004 ft (2135 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPNS 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 Pensacola International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field | KNPA | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport | KNDZ | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North | KNSE | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Hurlburt Field | KHRT | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport | KVPS | 64 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pensacola International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 121 ft field elevation of Pensacola 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 Pensacola International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pensacola International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pensacola International Airport is KPNS, and its IATA code is PNS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pensacola International Airport above sea level?
Pensacola International Airport sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pensacola International Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.4727, -87.1866 — in Pensacola, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field, about 18 km away.
Does KPNS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPNS 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 Pensacola International Airport?
Pensacola International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,004 ft (2135 m) with a ASP surface.