Airport
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is the main gateway to Florida's Emerald Coast, serving Destin, Fort Walton Beach and nearby Gulf Coast resorts. Compare transfer options to Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, Miramar Beach and surrounding areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is the main commercial airport serving Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Florida's Emerald Coast. Located on Eglin Air Force Base near Valparaiso in Okaloosa County, it operates as a joint-use civil and military facility. The site's passenger history began in 1957 with the Northwest Florida Air Terminal, and the current terminal opened on State Road 85 in 1975.
The airport has one main passenger terminal with Concourses A and B, plus a dedicated Concourse C that opened in 2022 for Allegiant Air flights. Carriers including American, Delta, Southwest, Sun Country and Allegiant connect the region to destinations across the United States.
The airport sits along State Road 85, about 7 miles northeast of Fort Walton Beach and roughly 16 miles from Destin. Travelers can continue onward by rental car, taxi, ride-share service, shuttle or pre-arranged private transfer.
Inside, the terminal provides check-in, security screening, baggage claim, dining, shopping, free Wi-Fi, parking and rental car services, making it a practical gateway for beach vacations and business travel along the Gulf Coast.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport operates from one main passenger terminal with three boarding areas. Concourse A is on the ground level, Concourse B is on the upper level and serves several major airlines, and Concourse C on the west side of the terminal is dedicated to Allegiant Air flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport to hotels, resorts, condos and other destinations across Destin, Fort Walton Beach and the Emerald Coast.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from VPS, beach outings, business meetings or journeys along the Gulf Coast.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport for independent travel to Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach and other nearby destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between VPS, hotels, wedding venues, event locations and other destinations across the Emerald Coast.
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