Regional airport · Valparaiso, United States

Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach

KVPSVPS
Elevation
87 ft
Coordinates
30°29′N 86°31′W
Local time
America/Chicago

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Field information

KVPS runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (KVPS/VPS) has 2 runways; the longest, 12/30, is 12,004 ft (3,659 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index C. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KVPS, 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

    Valparaiso

  • Elevation

    87 ft

  • Position

    30.4813, -86.5158

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    ARFF index C

  • Access

    Prior permission required (PPR)

Runways · KVPS

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
12/3012,004 ft (3,659 m)300 ftasphaltLighted
02/2010,012 ft (3,052 m)300 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at KVPS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (KVPS / VPS) in Valparaiso, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KVPS 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 KVPS

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at KVPS

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at KVPS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at KVPS

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KVPS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to KVPS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KVPS: 30° 28′ 53″ N 86° 30′ 57″ W; elevation 87 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Valparaiso

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Valparaiso. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KVPS.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at KVPS

    Support for freighter operations into KVPS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where KVPS sits in the network

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Operating into KVPS?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach — one desk for the whole trip.

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