Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (KVPS)
Medium airport · Valparaiso, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KVPS |
| IATA | VPS |
| Elevation | 87 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°28'53" W 86°30'57" 30.48131, -86.51584 |
| Location | Valparaiso, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 10,012 ft (3052 m) | 300 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 12,004 ft (3659 m) | 300 ft | ASP | Yes |
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport at a glance
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is a medium airport in Valparaiso, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as VPS. The field elevation of 87 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KVPS 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 — 12/30 — offers 12,004 ft (3659 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KVPS 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-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Destin Executive Airport | KDTS | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Hurlburt Field | KHRT | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Duke Field | KEGI | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Bob Sikes Airport | KCEW | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport | KNDZ | 55 km (30 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 87 ft field elevation of Destin-Fort Walton Beach 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-Fort Walton Beach Airport
What is the ICAO code of Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is KVPS, and its IATA code is VPS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport above sea level?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport sits at an elevation of 87 feet (27 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-Fort Walton Beach Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.4813, -86.5158 — in Valparaiso, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Destin Executive Airport, about 10 km away.
Does KVPS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KVPS 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-Fort Walton Beach Airport?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 12,004 ft (3659 m) with a ASP surface.