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?

Yes, landing permits are required for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (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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Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (KVPS/VPS) — Valparaiso, United States

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (KVPS/VPS) serves Valparaiso, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (02/20, 12/30). Field elevation is 87 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Sep 11

34 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 3 on the ground · busiest hour 22:00Z

2026-08-292026-09-11

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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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: No
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: No
PPR Required: No
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: 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

M0945/26 info

FLIGHT CHECK OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS, AIRCRAFT MAY ENCOUNTER ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DELAYS TO ACCOMMODATE.

2026-09-15 14:00:00 2026-09-15 19:00:00

M954/26 info

WX BALLOON LAUNCH OCCURING EVERY DAY FROM 14 SEP TO 18 SEP 1030L - 1230L LOCATED AT BLDG 927. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT BASE WX AT 850-882-4800.

2026-09-14 15:30:00 2026-09-18 17:30:00

09/004 info

COM AIR CARRIER RAMP CTL IN USE CTC 131.775 THU-MON 1100-2300

2026-09-14 11:00:00 2026-10-31 23:00:00

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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?: Yes, landing permits are required for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (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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