Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS): Codes, Runways & Location
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (IATA: VPS · ICAO: KVPS) is a medium-sized airport serving Valparaiso, United States. It lies at 30.4813° N, 86.5158° W, 87 ft (27 m) above sea level.
Overview of Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Valparaiso in United States. It is identified by the IATA code VPS and the ICAO code KVPS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3659 m (12004 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 87 ft (27 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Destin Executive Airport (DSI) about 10 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,659 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Where is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport located?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is located in Valparaiso, United States. Its coordinates are 30.4813° N, 86.5158° W.
What is the airport code for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport has an IATA code of VPS and an ICAO code of KVPS.
How long is the runway at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport's longest runway is about 3659 m (12004 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport have?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport a major airport?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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