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Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (KVPS/VPS) — Valparaiso, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Fuel
Jet A
Tower
118.2
Runways
02/20, 12/30
Elevation
87 ft

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

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
45 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 13:00Z
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: KVPS
  • Name: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 30.4832
  • Longitude: -86.525398
  • Elevation: 87 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Valparaiso
  • IATA Code: VPS
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 02/20

  • Designation: 02/20
  • Dimensions: 3052x91m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 46
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 3659x91m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 45
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.200 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 243.000, 372.200 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 124.050, 125.100, 132.100, 281.450, 290.500 MHz
  • ATIS: 134.625 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 850-651-7160
  • 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

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • 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

M1140/26
info
WX BALLOON LAUNCH OCCURING AT BLDG 927, DATES AND TIMES AS FOLLOWS: 27 OCT 0900L - 1100L. 28 OCT 0900L - 1100L. 29 OCT 0900L - 1100L. PLEASE CNTCT BASE WX WITH ANY QUESTIONS (850-882-4800)
2026-10-27 14:00 UTC 2026-10-29 16:00 UTC
M1140/
info
WX BALLOON LAUNCH OCCURING AT BLDG 927, DATES AND TIMES AS FOLLOWS: 27 OCT 0900L - 1100L. 28 OCT 0900L - 1100L. 29 OCT 0900L - 1100L. PLEASE CNTCT BASE WX WITH ANY QUESTIONS (850-882-4800)
2026-10-27 14:00 UTC 2026-10-29 16:00 UTC
M1139/26
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SUAS OPS AT POSTL POINT (30.4831421, -86.4813434) MAX 300' AGL. SEVERAL 10 MINUTE FLIGHTS WITH 8" QUADCOPTERS.
2026-10-27 13:00 UTC 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 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

FL17 Ruckel Airport 5 NM KDTS Destin Executive Airport 6 NM KHRT Hurlburt Field 9 NM 1J9 Fort Walton Beach Airport 16 NM 0FD3 Dugger Field 22 NM KNFJ Choctaw Nolf Airport 23 NM 24FL Garcon Field 29 NM KPNS Pensacola Intl 34 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KVPS?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KVPS?
The tower frequency at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is 118.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at KVPS?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport offers Jet A.
Does KVPS 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 KVPS located?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (KVPS) is located in Valparaiso, United States.
What is the IATA code for KVPS?
The IATA code for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is VPS.
How long is the runway at KVPS?
The main runway at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (02/20) measures 3052x91m.
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