Northwest Florida Regional Airport - VPS

Overview & Services

The Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) is a public airport located at 1701 Florida 85, Eglin AFB, FL 32542, and can be contacted at 850-651-7160. The airport spans over 1,650 acres and features two runways, with the primary runway being 12,000 feet long and 300 feet wide. VPS offers a range of facilities, including a terminal building with gates, a cargo area, and a general aviation apron. The airport's operations include commercial airline services, general aviation, and military operations, with the US Air Force's Eglin Air Force Base being a significant tenant. The airport's air traffic control tower operates from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with instrument landing systems (ILS) and precision approach path indicator (PAPI) systems available for safe landings. Additionally, VPS has a fixed-base operator (FBO) providing fuel, maintenance, and other services to general aviation and commercial aircraft.