# Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

> Valparaiso, US · IATA: VPS · ICAO: KVPS · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `VPS` |
| ICAO | `KVPS` |
| City | Valparaiso |
| Country | US |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 30.48320, -86.52540 |

## Description

The freight tested around here is strictly military: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (IATA: VPS, ICAO: KVPS) shares its runways with Eglin Air Force Base, one of the largest military reservations in the country, home to F-35 training and weapons development. On the civil side, Allegiant, American, Delta and United carry roughly two million beach-bound passengers a year to the Emerald Coast. Commercial air cargo does not exist – shipments arrive by truck, with bulk volumes routing via Atlanta. Civil flights operate as guests on a military field, and the Air Force always has the right of way.

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*Freight Academy — Airport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/destin-fort-walton-beach-airport-vps](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/destin-fort-walton-beach-airport-vps)*

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