Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport – VPS Fort Walton Beach
Serving the greater area of Fort Walton Beach and Destin, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is strategically located within Eglin Air Force Base. The airport was previously named Okaloosa Regional Airport and was changed to Northwest Florida Regional Airport by 2008. In 2015, it was then changed to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. The airport is being served by regional airlines, such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines, with regular flight schedules on a daily basis. Today, the airport is the preferred choice for passengers traveling to Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Best Time to Visit
Established in 1957, the airport opened in Eglin Air Force Base. Passengers traveling to and from the area passes through the East Gate of Building 89, which is near Valparaiso. In fact, its IATA code VPS is taken from Valparaiso, a city in Okaloosa County. In 2004, there were several expansions of the airport, increasing its parking space to accommodate bigger aircraft, a second taxiway, and a new passenger terminal. Today, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is considered a major hub for travelers going to Florida's Gulf Coast and visit popular beach places, such as Santo Rosa Beach and Miramar Beach.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Comfort Suites Niceville Near Elgin Air Force Base and Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach – Eglin AFB are some of the popular hotels that are near Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. Travel time from the airport to these hotels is less than 10-minutes away.
Passengers traveling to Destin can also book their flight tickets at Destin Executive Airport.
