Pensacola International Airport is a large airport serving Pensacola, United States. Its IATA code is PNS and its ICAO code is KPNS. The airport lies at an elevation of 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 7,004 ft (2,135 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PNS
- ICAO code
- KPNS
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 121 ft (37 m)
- Coordinates
- 30.4727, -87.1866
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,000 ft · 2,134 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17/35 | 7,004 ft · 2,135 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Pensacola International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| VPS Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport | Valparaiso, United States | 64 km · 40 mi |
| DSI Destin Executive Airport | Destin, United States | 69 km · 43 mi |
| MOB Mobile Regional Airport | Mobile, United States | 104 km · 65 mi |
| ECP Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport | Panama City Beach, United States | 134 km · 83 mi |
| GPT Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | Gulfport, United States | 181 km · 112 mi |
| DHN Dothan Regional Airport | Dothan, United States | 191 km · 119 mi |
| MGM Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport | Montgomery, United States | 217 km · 135 mi |
| PIB Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport | Moselle, United States | 233 km · 145 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PNS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 437 | 272 | 236 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,654 | 1,028 | 893 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 1,713 | 1,064 | 925 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,951 | 1,834 | 1,594 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,194 | 4,470 | 3,885 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,402 | 4,599 | 3,997 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,487 | 4,652 | 4,043 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,843 | 4,874 | 4,235 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,680 | 6,015 | 5,227 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,184 | 6,949 | 6,039 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,796 | 7,329 | 6,369 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,647 | 7,859 | 6,829 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 13,243 | 8,229 | 7,151 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,761 | 8,551 | 7,431 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,585 | 9,063 | 7,875 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 16,284 | 10,118 | 8,792 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 118.600 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 121.250 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 123.725 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.900 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | GAINESVILLE RDO | 122.200 |
| TWR | TWR | 119.900 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Pensacola International Airport?
The IATA code of Pensacola International Airport is PNS and its ICAO code is KPNS.
Where is Pensacola International Airport located?
Pensacola International Airport is in Pensacola, Florida, United States, at 30.4727, -87.1866.
What time zone is Pensacola International Airport in?
Pensacola International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Pensacola International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 7,004 ft (2,135 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Pensacola International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), about 64 km (40 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.