Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport
Valparaiso · United StatesICAO KVPS
Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is an airport serving Valparaiso, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 30° 28' 59.5" N, 86° 31' 31.4" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 87 feet (27 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 6 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Chicago (GMT-5).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from VPS
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 250 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 103 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 460 mi | 1h 22m | short-haul | 189 kg | View |
| DCA | Washington, United States | 789 mi | 1h 60m | short-haul | 324 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 641 mi | 1h 43m | short-haul | 263 kg | View |
| IAH | Houston, United States | 528 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 217 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at VPS
6 active airlines serving Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola Regional Airport | PNS | Pensacola | United States | 63 km |
| Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport | ECP | Panama City | United States | 72 km |
| Dothan Regional Airport | DHN | Dothan | United States | 139 km |
| Mobile Regional Airport | MOB | Mobile | United States | 166 km |
| Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport | MGM | MONTGOMERY | United States | 202 km |
| Tallahassee Regional Airport | TLH | Tallahassee | United States | 209 km |
| Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | GPT | Gulfport | United States | 245 km |
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | BHM | Birmingham | United States | 342 km |
Other Airports in United States
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 30° 28' 59.5" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 86° 31' 31.4" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 30.483200
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -86.525398
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Chicago
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 11:25 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 87 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 27 m
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