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?

Yes, landing permits are required for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (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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Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA/NPA) — Pensacola, United States

Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA/NPA) serves Pensacola, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (01/19, 07L/25R). Field elevation is 28 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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77% Data Complete 40 of 52 points

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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

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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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: No
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: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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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

M0126/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

TRANSIENT ALERT SERVICES ARE LIMITED TO 0700 - 1430 L (1200 - 1930 Z)

2026-05-12 21:55:00 2026-08-10 21:55:00

M0115/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

RWY 01 IN THE EVENT OF OVERRUN UTILIZE CAUTION DUE TO BROKEN ASPHALT ON LAST 500 FEET.

2026-05-07 19:59:00 2026-08-05 14:50:00

M0113/26 caution

Taxiway lighting closed

TWY A6 IS CLOSED BETWEEN ALPHA AND TOW RD.

2026-05-07 19:57:00 2026-08-05 14:50:00

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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?: Yes, landing permits are required for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (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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