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Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

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Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport Information

Airport Address:
1701 Florida 85, Eglin AFB, FL 32542, United States
Official Website:
Contact Number:

VPS Manager & Contact Information

Name:
TRACY STAGE
Address:
1701 STATE ROAD 85N
Telephone:

About Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (IATA: VPS, ICAO: KVPS, FAA LID: VPS) is an airport located within Eglin Air Force Base, on the municipal boundary of Valparaiso, and near Destin and Fort Walton Beach in Okaloosa County, Florida. The airport was previously named Northwest Florida Regional Airport until February 17, 2015, and Okaloosa Regional Airport until September 2008. The airport is just under sixteen miles away from Destin and takes approximately twenty-five minutes to get to Destin. In 2008 the FAA recorded over 373,808 enplanements at the airport. Only commercial air traffic is allowed. Non-commercial operations by general aviation and business aircraft must use nearby Destin Executive Airport.

Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport Maps

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VPS Airport diagram

Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport Ground Transportation

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Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport Rental Cars

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Budget Rent-A-Car - McAllen Miller Airport

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Avis Rent A Car

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Hertz Rent A Car

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

National Car Rental

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Avis Rent-A-Car - McAllen-Miller Intl Airport

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport Parking

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Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport Hotels

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton

Beach-Eglin AFB The Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB! Guest Service Satisfaction Excellence! Florida Green Lodging Certification-Environmentally Friendly Hotel! An exquisite hotel, expertly designed for the corporate client, with all of the features you have come to expect at a Marriott property.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 4.5 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Niceville

Centrally located near Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, Beaches,Golf and Shopping! VPS Regional Airport is 5 minutes.The Eglin AFB main complex is 5 min.Duke Field and Army 7th Special Forces.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 3.4 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Quality Inn At Eglin AFB

The Quality Inn At Eglin AFB is on a beautiful landscaped property equipped with the friendliest staff around and located close to Eglin Air Force Base and the Okaloosa-Walton College. This Niceville, FL hotel is near area attractions, including Bluewater Bay, Indian Temple Mound Museum and the Florida's Gulfarium.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 3.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Emerald Grande

Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village is Destin's shining jewel overlooking turquoise water and sugar sand beaches. Add in some of the most spectacular sunsets you're ever likely to witness, and you'll soon see why Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village is a place you won't soon forget.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 14.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Fort Walton Beach

Our Fort Walton Beach accommodations feature an array of fun, family activities with the finest food, shopping, golf, fishing and entertainment just minutes away.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 12.5 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

La Quinta Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach

The La Quinta Inn Ft. Walton Beach is a new facility with a contemporary style. Featuring fitness area, business center, meeting room, and an outdoor pool with a hot spa, where you can pump it up, seal the deal and chill out all under one roof!

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 12.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Between Sand & Sea. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach is a tropical retreat on the beautiful beaches of the Emerald Coast. Friendly service and a relaxed setting in the Florida panhandle will ensure a great stay, whether you're here for work or play.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 12.5 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Hampton Inn Fort Walton Beach Mary Esther

The Hampton Inn hotel in Ft. Walton Beach/Mary Esther, located just a few minutes from the beach, offers a touch of Florida charm and small-town hospitality.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 10.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Regency Inn

egency Inn in Niceville, Florida is located in a residential setting, and is conveniently located on Highway 20 at Highway 293 (White Point Road), adjacent to Bluewater Bay Golf and Tennis Resort.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 7.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Comfort Suites At Eglin Air Force Base

Comfort Suites At Eglin Air Force Base hotel is minutes from Eglin Air Force Base, US Army 7th Special Forces Group, Duke Field, Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), Northwest Florida State College and the sugar white beaches of the Emerald Coast.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 3.8 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

VPS Charts & Navaids

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Latitude:
37-37-07.7000N (37.618806)
Longitude:
122-22-31-5000W (-122.375417)
Elevation:
13.1 feet MSL (4 m MSL)
Magnetic Variation:
13.2 E (as of March 2022 from WMM2020 model)
Time Zone:
UTC -8.0 (Standard Time)
UTC -7.0 (Daylight Savings Time)
From City:
08 N.M. SE of San Francisco, California
Found On:
San Francisco Chart
FAA Region:
AWP