m_01_home_off.jpg m_02_contact_off.jpg m_04_new_off.jpg m_05_gallery_off.jpg m_06_links_off.jpg

Okaloosa County Airports

In addition to the Bob Sikes Airport, the Okaloosa County Airports System is comprised of two additional airports, the Northwest Florida Regional Airport and the Destin Airport.

Northwest FloridaRegional Airport(VPS)The Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) is the commercial service airport for the Florida Gulf Coast. Located 20 miles to the south on Eglin Air Force Base, the airport currently has five (5) airlines serving over 800,000 passengers per year with direct service to Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, Memphis and Tampa. The 110,000 square foot modern terminal was completed in 2004 with great fanfare and was selected as the Outstanding Commercial Service Airport of the year by the Florida Department of Transportation for aesthetics, safety and service. Shortly thereafter, the terminal received top awards in state and nationwide competitions by the Association of Builders and Contractors.

Go to http://www.flyvps.com

Destin Airport(DTS) The Destin Airport (DTS) is located in the south end of the county and has a 5,000 foot runway and is predominately utilized by large private and corporate aircraft due to its close proximity to "the south's most beautiful beaches" and high end resort facilities. The new terminal was completed in 2007 and offers comfortable first class facilities for travelers and pilots alike.

Go to http://www.flycew.com

Okaloosa County's Airport System is the aviation gateway to the Emerald Coast by providing world-class affordable, accessible, modern and secure facilities for the traveling public.

The late Coleman Kelly established “Coleman Kelly Field” in the late 1950’s, east of the City of Destin on what is currently called Airport Road.  Mr. and Mrs. Kelly granted the property to the Okaloosa County Airport and Industrial Authority on January 22, 1964 to construct and operate the newly renamed Destin Airport.
m_07_okaair_off.jpg m_03_location_off.jpg q_07.jpg
Okaloosa County Airports System

1701 State Road 85 North
Eglin Air Base, Fl 32542

Phone: (850) 651-7160
FAX (850) 651-7164

Site powered by SiteGIDGET online website builder & management software