Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport – ECP Northwest Florida Beaches
Currently serving the greater area of Panama City and its neighboring cities, Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is a public airport situated northwest area of Panama City. The newly built airport was the first airport to be established in the US after the 9/11 attacks. It replaced the old airport, Panama City-Bay County Airport and Industrial District, due to the demand to increase airport service in the area. 4 aircraft, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, offering regular flight schedules and seasonal schedules to Panama City, Florida, are serving the airport. The IATA code of the airport was originally proposed to be TFB, but Tifalmin Airport of Papua New Guinea already owns the code. Hence, they change it to ECP.
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Before the old airport was replaced by Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, it was established in 1932. The first regular scheduled flight service began in 1948. However, the old airport does not have any space for improvements and upgrade that is needed to address the demand to increase passenger capacity. In 2001, the authority was given the approval to build the new airport at Northwest Bay County. The construction of the new airport finished in 2010. Since then, the airport is serving daily scheduled flights. Travelers arriving at the airport can easily head-off to Fort Walton Beach or Miramar Beach.
On this page it is easy to search for Panama City, FL airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Panama City, FL, United States (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the ECP airport.
Most of these ECP
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 Panama City, 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 ECP airport are HarborWalk Village, Bluewater Bay Golf Course, and HarborWalk Marina.
Map of Panama City, FL Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Panama City, FL, United States (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Panama City, FL, United States (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.), 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 10:42 AM.
The temperature feels like 85.8 with a humidity level of 67 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 10 percent with visibility at 13 percent.
Today’s UV index is 12, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling northwest at a speed of 6 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:40 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Tuesday
5/28
Few clouds
84°F
High: 94°F
Low: 69°F
Precipitation: 30%
Today
5/29
Few clouds
81°F
High: 94°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/30
Broken clouds
80°F
High: 91°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
5/31
Scattered clouds
80°F
High: 90°F
Low: 72°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
6/1
Thunderstorm with rain
79°F
High: 89°F
Low: 72°F
Precipitation: 55%
Sunday
6/2
Thunderstorm with rain
77°F
High: 90°F
Low: 73°F
Precipitation: 60%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Panama City, FL ECP airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free ECP 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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