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Nearest Airport to Gulf Shores: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Gulf Shores is Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Pensacola International Airport (PNS), 55 km away.

Closest airport NPA Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field 39 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car
Closest international PNS Pensacola International Airport 55 km · 34 mi · ~59 min by car

Airports near Gulf Shores

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    Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field Flag of United StatesPensacola, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NPA 39 km24 mi · ~41 min
  2. 2
    Mobile Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesMobile, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BFM 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
  3. 3
    Pensacola International Airport Flag of United StatesPensacola, United States · International Airports in United States
    PNS 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
  4. 4
    Mobile Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMobile, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MOB 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  5. 5
    Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport Flag of United StatesMilton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 83 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
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    Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North Flag of United StatesMilton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NSE 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
  7. 7
    Hurlburt Field Flag of United StatesMary Esther, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  8. 8
    Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    VPS 117 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  9. 9
    Keesler Air Force Base Flag of United StatesBiloxi, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BIX 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  10. 10
    Destin Executive Airport Flag of United StatesDestin, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DSI 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Gulf Shores?

The nearest airport to Gulf Shores is Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Pensacola International Airport (PNS), 55 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Gulf Shores?

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is 55 km from Gulf Shores in a straight line — roughly 59 min by car.

What other airports are near Gulf Shores?

Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM) — 55 km, Pensacola International Airport (PNS) — 55 km and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) — 72 km.

How long does it take to get from Gulf Shores to Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field?

About 41 min by car for the 39 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.