Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA): Codes, Runways & Location
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (IATA: NPA · ICAO: KNPA) is a medium-sized airport serving Pensacola, United States. It lies at 30.3527° N, 87.3186° W, 28 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Pensacola in United States. It is identified by the IATA code NPA and the ICAO code KNPA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2439 m (8001 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 28 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Pensacola International Airport (PNS) about 18 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 ≈ 2,439 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field
Where is Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field located?
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is located in Pensacola, United States. Its coordinates are 30.3527° N, 87.3186° W.
What is the airport code for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field?
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field has an IATA code of NPA and an ICAO code of KNPA.
How long is the runway at Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field?
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field's longest runway is about 2439 m (8001 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field have?
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field a major airport?
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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