Medium airport · Valparaiso, United States
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Only commercial air traffic is allowed. Its IATA code is VPS. Its ICAO code is KVPS. It has 2 runways, longest 12,004 ft (ASP). Elevation 87 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Valparaiso, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | VPS |
| ICAO code | KVPS |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 12,004 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 87 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 30.4813° N, 86.5158° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is known for
Only commercial air traffic is allowed.
History
The airport was previously named Northwest Florida Regional Airport until February 17, 2015, and Okaloosa Regional Airport until September 2008.
Official website: http://www.flyvps.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park · United States · 5.4 miles away
- Henderson Beach State Park · United States · 7.2 miles away
- Topsail Hill Preserve State Park · United States · 15.2 miles away
- Eden Gardens State Park · United States · 24.5 miles away
- Blackwater River State Park · United States · 26.6 miles away
- Shoal River Headwaters State Park · United States · 27.3 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Destin Executive Airport
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11.7 miles awayBob Sikes Airport
20.6 miles awayWhiting Field Naval Air Station - North
34.5 miles awayPensacola International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport?
Only commercial air traffic is allowed.
What is the airport code for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport — its IATA code is VPS and its ICAO code is KVPS.
Where is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport located?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport serves Valparaiso, United States. Its coordinates are 30.4813° N, 86.5158° W.
What is the history of Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport?
The airport was previously named Northwest Florida Regional Airport until February 17, 2015, and Okaloosa Regional Airport until September 2008.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3948
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destin%E2%80%93Fort_Walton_Beach_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.