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Nearest Airport to Eglin Air Force Base: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Eglin Air Force Base is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), about 4.1 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Pensacola International Airport (PNS), 61 km away.

Closest airport VPS Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 4.1 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international PNS Pensacola International Airport 61 km · 38 mi · ~1 h 05 min by car

Airports near Eglin Air Force Base

  1. 1
    Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    VPS 4.1 km3 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Destin Executive Airport Flag of United StatesDestin, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DSI 10 km6 mi · ~11 min
  3. 3
    Hurlburt Field Flag of United StatesMary Esther, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
  4. 4
    Duke Field Flag of United StatesCrestview, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EGI 21 km13 mi · ~23 min
  5. 5
    Bob Sikes Airport Flag of United StatesCrestview, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CEW 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
  6. 6
    Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport Flag of United StatesMilton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
  7. 7
    Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North Flag of United StatesMilton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NSE 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
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    Pensacola International Airport Flag of United StatesPensacola, United States · International Airports in United States
    PNS 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
  9. 9
    Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport Flag of United StatesPanama City Beach, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ECP 73 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  10. 10
    Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field Flag of United StatesPensacola, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NPA 75 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Eglin Air Force Base; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Eglin Air Force Base?

The nearest airport to Eglin Air Force Base is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), about 4.1 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Pensacola International Airport (PNS), 61 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Eglin Air Force Base?

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is 61 km from Eglin Air Force Base in a straight line — roughly 1 h 05 min by car.

What other airports are near Eglin Air Force Base?

Destin Executive Airport (DSI) — 10 km, Hurlburt Field — 14 km and Duke Field (EGI) — 21 km.

How long does it take to get from Eglin Air Force Base to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 4.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.