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Nearest Airport to Panama City Beach: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Panama City Beach is Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), about 20 km (12 mi) away.

Closest airport ECP Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport 20 km · 12 mi · ~22 min by car

Airports near Panama City Beach

  1. 1
    Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport Flag of United StatesPanama City Beach, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ECP 20 km12 mi · ~22 min
  2. 2
    Tyndall Air Force Base Flag of United StatesPanama City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PAM 25 km16 mi · ~27 min
  3. 3
    Destin Executive Airport Flag of United StatesDestin, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DSI 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
  4. 4
    Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    VPS 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  5. 5
    Duke Field Flag of United StatesCrestview, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EGI 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  6. 6
    Hurlburt Field Flag of United StatesMary Esther, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 89 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  7. 7
    Bob Sikes Airport Flag of United StatesCrestview, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CEW 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
  8. 8
    Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Rucker/Ozark, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OZR 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  9. 9
    Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport Flag of United StatesMilton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 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 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Panama City Beach?

The nearest airport to Panama City Beach is Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), about 20 km (12 mi) away.

What other airports are near Panama City Beach?

Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM) — 25 km, Destin Executive Airport (DSI) — 69 km and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) — 76 km.

How long does it take to get from Panama City Beach to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport?

About 22 min by car for the 20 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.