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Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA/NPA) — Pensacola, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
01:00–06:30 UTC
Tower
120.7
Runways
01/19, 07L/25R, 07R/25L
Elevation
28 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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77% Data Complete 40 of 52 points
Missing: Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
26 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 17:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KNPA
  • Name: Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 30.352699
  • Longitude: -87.318604
  • Elevation: 28 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Pensacola
  • IATA Code: NPA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01/19

  • Designation: 01/19
  • Dimensions: 2175x61m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 59
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07L/25R

  • Designation: 07L/25R
  • Dimensions: 2439x61m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 47
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07R/25L

  • Designation: 07R/25L
  • Dimensions: 2438x61m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 43
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 120.700 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: 31.210 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 120.050, 120.650 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 01:00 – 06:30
Tuesday 01:00 – 06:30
Wednesday 01:00 – 06:30
Thursday 01:00 – 06:30
Friday 01:00 – 06:30
Saturday 01:00 – 06:30
Sunday 01:00 – 06:30
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Closed

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 850-452-2735
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

M297/26
critical Upcoming
Aerodrome closed
AERODROME CLSD, DMSTN HIGH SPEED AIRCRAFT, 5NM RADIUS, ALT 10,000 AND BELOW, TAS 350+, NO TAXIING 15 MINS PRIOR TO BLUE ANGELS PRACTICE. 28 OCT 1030 (1530Z) UNTIL 28 OCT 1130 (1630Z).
2026-10-28 15:30 UTC 2026-10-28 16:30 UTC
M0297/
critical Upcoming
Aerodrome closed
AERODROME CLSD, DMSTN HIGH SPEED AIRCRAFT, 5NM RADIUS, ALT 10,000 AND BELOW, TAS 350+, NO TAXIING 15 MINS PRIOR TO BLUE ANGELS PRACTICE. 28 OCT 1030 (1530Z) UNTIL 28 OCT 1130 (1630Z).
2026-10-28 15:30 UTC 2026-10-28 16:30 UTC
M302/26
warning
ILS out of service
GLIDESLOPE DOWN, UNAVAILABLE FOR USE.
2026-10-27 14:57 UTC 2026-11-03 12:30 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 02:50 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KNPA?
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field operates from 01:00 to 06:30.
What is the tower frequency at KNPA?
The tower frequency at Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is 120.7 MHz.
Does KNPA require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KNPA located?
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA) is located in Pensacola, United States.
What is the IATA code for KNPA?
The IATA code for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is NPA.
How long is the runway at KNPA?
The main runway at Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (01/19) measures 2175x61m.
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