Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport – VPS Fort Walton Beach
Serving the greater area of Fort Walton Beach and Destin, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is strategically located within Eglin Air Force Base. The airport was previously named Okaloosa Regional Airport and was changed to Northwest Florida Regional Airport by 2008. In 2015, it was then changed to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. The airport is being served by regional airlines, such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines, with regular flight schedules on a daily basis. Today, the airport is the preferred choice for passengers traveling to Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
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Established in 1957, the airport opened in Eglin Air Force Base. Passengers traveling to and from the area passes through the East Gate of Building 89, which is near Valparaiso. In fact, its IATA code VPS is taken from Valparaiso, a city in Okaloosa County. In 2004, there were several expansions of the airport, increasing its parking space to accommodate bigger aircraft, a second taxiway, and a new passenger terminal. Today, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is considered a major hub for travelers going to Florida's Gulf Coast and visit popular beach places, such as Santo Rosa Beach and Miramar Beach.
On this page it is easy to search for Fort Walton Beach, FL airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the VPS airport.
Most of these VPS
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Fort Walton Beach, FL
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the VPS airport are HarborWalk Village, Bluewater Bay Golf Course, and HarborWalk Marina.
Map of Fort Walton Beach, FL Hotels
View all Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) location map.
Weather Forecast for Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
If you planning to travel to Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 10:43 AM.
The temperature feels like 86 with a humidity level of 74 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 56 percent with visibility at 13 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southwest at a speed of 8 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:46 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Thursday
6/6
Thunderstorm with rain
83°F
High: 86°F
Low: 74°F
Precipitation: 65%
Today
6/7
Few clouds
83°F
High: 93°F
Low: 69°F
Precipitation: 15%
Saturday
6/8
Few clouds
81°F
High: 92°F
Low: 73°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
6/9
Few clouds
82°F
High: 92°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
6/10
Thunderstorm with rain
83°F
High: 91°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 55%
Tuesday
6/11
Thunderstorm with rain
82°F
High: 89°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 85%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Fort Walton Beach, FL VPS airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free VPS airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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