Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Valparaiso, United States. Its IATA code is VPS and its ICAO code is KVPS. The airport lies at an elevation of 87 ft (27 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 12,004 ft (3,659 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VPS
- ICAO code
- KVPS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 87 ft (27 m)
- Coordinates
- 30.4813, -86.5158
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 10,012 ft · 3,052 m | 300 ft · 91 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 12/30 | 12,004 ft · 3,659 m | 300 ft · 91 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DSI Destin Executive Airport | Destin, United States | 10 km · 6 mi |
| PNS Pensacola International Airport | Pensacola, United States | 64 km · 40 mi |
| ECP Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport | Panama City Beach, United States | 70 km · 43 mi |
| DHN Dothan Regional Airport | Dothan, United States | 138 km · 86 mi |
| MOB Mobile Regional Airport | Mobile, United States | 167 km · 104 mi |
| MGM Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport | Montgomery, United States | 203 km · 126 mi |
| TLH Tallahassee International Airport | Tallahassee, United States | 207 km · 129 mi |
| GPT Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | Gulfport, United States | 245 km · 152 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VPS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 402 | 250 | 217 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,610 | 1,000 | 869 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 1,761 | 1,094 | 951 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,013 | 1,872 | 1,627 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,149 | 4,442 | 3,860 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,361 | 4,574 | 3,974 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,441 | 4,624 | 4,018 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,799 | 4,846 | 4,211 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,636 | 5,987 | 5,203 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,222 | 6,973 | 6,059 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,815 | 7,342 | 6,380 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,608 | 7,834 | 6,808 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 13,224 | 8,217 | 7,141 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,699 | 8,512 | 7,397 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,645 | 9,100 | 7,908 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 16,305 | 10,131 | 8,804 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 125.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 134.625 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 127.700 |
| GND | GND | 121.800 |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 34.250 |
| POST | COMD POST | 31.805 |
| PTD | PTD | 139.300 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport?
The IATA code of Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is VPS and its ICAO code is KVPS.
Where is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport located?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is in Valparaiso, Florida, United States, at 30.4813, -86.5158.
What time zone is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport in?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach 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 Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 12,004 ft (3,659 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Destin Executive Airport (DSI), about 10 km (6 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.