Regional airport · Pensacola, United States
Pensacola NAS (Forrest Sherman Field)
- Elevation
- 28 ft
- Coordinates
- 30°21′N 87°19′W
- Local time
- America/Chicago
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Field information
KNPA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Pensacola NAS (Forrest Sherman Field) (KNPA/NPA) has 3 runways; the longest, 07L/25R, is 8,001 ft (2,439 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KNPA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Chicago
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Pensacola
Elevation
28 ft
Position
30.3527, -87.3186
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · KNPA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07L/25R | 8,001 ft (2,439 m) | 200 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 07R/25L | 8,000 ft (2,438 m) | 200 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 01/19 | 7,136 ft (2,175 m) | 200 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KNPA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Pensacola NAS (Forrest Sherman Field) (KNPA / NPA) in Pensacola, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KNPA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KNPA
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at KNPA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KNPA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at KNPA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KNPA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to KNPA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KNPA: 30° 21′ 10″ N 87° 19′ 7″ W; elevation 28 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Pensacola
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Pensacola. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KNPA.
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Cargo Operations at KNPA
Support for freighter operations into KNPA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KNPA sits in the network
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Operating into KNPA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Pensacola NAS (Forrest Sherman Field) — one desk for the whole trip.