Valparaiso Eglin Air Force Base Airport (KVPS / VPS)
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KVPS airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KVPS
- IATA code
- VPS
- City
- Valparaiso
- Region
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 87 ft (27 m)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- Coordinates
- 30.4832° N, 86.5254° W
- Empty legs from
- 5
- Empty legs to
- 5
Weather & airport info KVPS
Current weather
Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 03 Nov, 12:55 UTC- Wind
- 6 kt (11 km/h) from north (10°)
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- overcast at 1,200 ft
- Temperature
- 22 °C (dew point 19 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,017 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KVPS 031255Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM OVC012 22/19 A3004 RMK AO2 CIG 010 RWY12/30 SLP179 T02200193 FZRANO $
Airport
- Elevation
- 87 ft (27 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:02 / 16:57 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,659 m (12,004 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 02/20 | 3,052 m (10,012 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- ATIS: 134.625
- Clearance: 127.7
- Ground: 121.8
- Tower: 118.2
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KVPS
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Closed per NOTAM: TWY H* (* partly closed)
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Airport diagram (FAA)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KVPS(9)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- Out of serviceOtherM1152/26· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The DME (distance measuring equipment) for Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach airport is out of service. This system helps aircraft determine their distance from a radio beacon.
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I-VPS DME OUT OF SERVICE.
M1152/26 NOTAMN Q) ZJX/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3028N08631W005 A) KVPS B) 2611011318 C) 2612312359 E) I-VPS DME OUT OF SERVICE.
- Out of serviceOtherM1153/26· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The DME (distance measuring equipment) for the instrument landing system (ILS) I-CAH is out of service. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.
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I-CAH DME OUT OF SERVICE.
M1153/26 NOTAMN Q) ZJX/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3028N08631W005 A) KVPS B) 2611011318 C) 2612312359 E) I-CAH DME OUT OF SERVICE.
- Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceable11/001· until 16 Nov, 05:25 UTC
An obstacle, a tower with the identifier ASR 1275692, is out of service. Its top is 206.0 feet above mean sea level, 158.1 feet above ground, and it is located 5.4 nautical miles east of the airport.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1275692) 302920.20N0862522.90W (5.4NM E VPS) 206.0FT (158.1FT AGL) U/S
11/001 NOTAMN<br/> <b>Q) </b>KZJX/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/003/3028N08631W005<br/> <b>A) </b>KVPS<br/> <b>B) </b>2611010625<br/> <b>C) </b>2611160525<br/> <b>E) </b> TOWER LGT (ASR 1275692) 302920.20N0862522.90W (5.4NM E VPS) 206.0FT (158.1FT AGL) U/S<br/>
- Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceable10/018· until 21 Jan, 19:25 UTC
A tower obstacle light near Eglin Air Force Base/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport is out of service. Its top is 339.9 ft above sea level, 317.9 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1294682) 302956.90N0862634.30W (4.5NM ENE VPS) 339.9FT (317.9FT AGL) U/S
10/018 NOTAMN<br/> <b>Q) </b>KZJX/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/004/3028N08631W005<br/> <b>A) </b>KVPS<br/> <b>B) </b>2610231825<br/> <b>C) </b>2701211925<br/> <b>E) </b> TOWER LGT (ASR 1294682) 302956.90N0862634.30W (4.5NM ENE VPS) 339.9FT (317.9FT AGL) U/S<br/>
- Out of serviceObstacle10/016· until 19 Nov, 23:00 UTC
The lighting on a tower 6.7 nautical miles southwest of the airport is out of service. Its top is 525.3 ft above sea level, 513.1 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1228891) 302438.90N0863721.80W (6.7NM SW VPS) 525.3FT (513.1FT AGL) U/S
10/016 NOTAMN<BR> <B>Q) </B>KZJX/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/006/3028N08631W005<BR> <B>A) </B>KVPS<BR> <B>B) </B>2610191337<BR> <B>C) </B>2611192300<BR> <B>E) </B> TOWER LGT (ASR 1228891) 302438.90N0863721.80W (6.7NM SW VPS) 525.3FT (513.1FT AGL) U/S<BR>
- Out of serviceObstacle10/014· until 28 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The lighting of a tower obstacle 8.2 nautical miles west-southwest of the airport is out of service. Its top is 335.0 feet above sea level, 299.9 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1231933) 302525.90N0863959.60W (8.2NM WSW VPS) 335.0FT (299.9FT AGL) U/S
10/014 NOTAMN<BR> <B>Q) </B>KZJX/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/004/3028N08631W005<BR> <B>A) </B>KVPS<BR> <B>B) </B>2610172346<BR> <B>C) </B>2611282359<BR> <B>E) </B> TOWER LGT (ASR 1231933) 302525.90N0863959.60W (8.2NM WSW VPS) 335.0FT (299.9FT AGL) U/S<BR>
- ClosedOtherM1074/26· until 11 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Taxiway H is closed to all fighter aircraft between taxiway D2 and taxiway E.
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TWY H CLOSED TO ALL FIGHTER ACFT BETWEEN TWY D2 AND TWY E.
M1074/26 NOTAMN Q) ZJX/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3028N08631W005 A) KVPS B) 2610111858 C) 2611112359 E) TWY H CLOSED TO ALL FIGHTER ACFT BETWEEN TWY D2 AND TWY E.
- NoticeOtherM1141/26· until 23 Jan, 23:59 UTC
The approach plate for runway 02 TACAN has an incorrect Morse code. Please use the approach plate for runway 12/30 for the correct Morse code.
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APPROACH PLATE FOR RWY02 TACAN HAS INCORRECT MORSE CODE, PLEASE USE APPROACH PLATE FOR RWY 12/30 FOR CORRECT MORSE CODE
M1141/26 NOTAMN Q) ZJX/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3028N08631W005 A) KVPS B) 2610262024 C) 2701232359 E) APPROACH PLATE FOR RWY02 TACAN HAS INCORRECT MORSE CODE, PLEASE USE APPROACH PLATE FOR RWY 12/30 FOR CORRECT MORSE CODE
1 more NOTAMs
- NoticeOtherM1102/26· until 15 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The obstruction light for building 130 (alternate tower) is unlit.
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BLDG 130 (ALTERNATE TWR) OBSTRUCTION LIGHT UNLIT.
M1102/26 NOTAMN Q) ZJX/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3028N08631W005 A) KVPS B) 2610150029 C) 2611152359 E) BLDG 130 (ALTERNATE TWR) OBSTRUCTION LIGHT UNLIT.
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Empty legs from KVPS
5 departures available
- Sat, Nov 7in 4 daysValparaisoKVPS · Eglin Air Force BaseWhite PlainsKHPN · Westchester County AirportEmbraer Phenom 300E7—$8,5807NovValparaiso → White PlainsKVPS → KHPN · in 4 daysEmbraer Phenom 300E · 7 seats$8,580
- Sat, Nov 7in 4 daysValparaisoKVPS · Eglin Air Force BaseProvidenceK8M9 · Providence Webster County AirportCessna CitationJet5—$7,8107NovValparaiso → ProvidenceKVPS → K8M9 · in 4 daysCessna CitationJet · 5 seats$7,810
- Sat, Nov 7in 4 daysValparaisoKVPS · Eglin AFBProvidenceKPVD · T.F. Green IntlMidsize Jet6—On request7NovValparaiso → ProvidenceKVPS → KPVD · in 4 daysMidsize Jet · 6 seatsOn request
- Sat, Nov 7in 4 daysValparaisoKVPS · Eglin AFBWhite PlainsKHPN · Westchester CountyMidsize Jet6—On request7NovValparaiso → White PlainsKVPS → KHPN · in 4 daysMidsize Jet · 6 seatsOn request
- Sun, Nov 8in 5 daysValparaisoKVPS · Eglin Air Force BaseAustinKAUS · Austin Bergstrom International AirportBeechcraft Hawker 900XP8—$11,3308NovValparaiso → AustinKVPS → KAUS · in 5 daysBeechcraft Hawker 900XP · 8 seats$11,330
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to KVPS
5 arrivals available
- Sun, Nov 8in 5 daysSarasota/BradentonKSRQ · Sarasota Bradenton International AirportValparaisoKVPS · Destin-Fort Walton Beach AirportCessna CitationJet5—$5,6108NovSarasota/Bradenton → ValparaisoKSRQ → KVPS · in 5 daysCessna CitationJet · 5 seats$5,610
- Sun, Nov 8in 5 daysTeterboroKTEB · Teterboro AirportValparaisoKVPS · Eglin Air Force BaseEmbraer Phenom 300E7—$8,2508NovTeterboro → ValparaisoKTEB → KVPS · in 5 daysEmbraer Phenom 300E · 7 seats$8,250
- Sun, Nov 8in 5 daysTorontoCYYZ · Lester B. Pearson International AirportValparaisoKVPS · Destin-Fort Walton Beach AirportBeechcraft Hawker 900XP8—$14,1908NovToronto → ValparaisoCYYZ → KVPS · in 5 daysBeechcraft Hawker 900XP · 8 seats$14,190
- Sun, Nov 8in 5 daysAtlantaKATL · Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International AirportValparaisoKVPS · Destin-Fort Walton Beach AirportEmbraer Phenom 300E7—$8,4708NovAtlanta → ValparaisoKATL → KVPS · in 5 daysEmbraer Phenom 300E · 7 seats$8,470
- Sun, Nov 8in 5 daysTeterboroKTEBValparaisoKVPS · Eglin AFBMidsize Jet6—On request8NovTeterboro → ValparaisoKTEB → KVPS · in 5 daysMidsize Jet · 6 seatsOn request
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Map: Valparaiso Airport
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About the airport
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KVPS airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Valparaiso airport (KVPS) today?
There are currently 9 valid NOTAMs for Valparaiso (KVPS). Affected: Other: closed; Other: out of service; Obstacle lights: unserviceable; Obstacle: out of service. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Valparaiso airport (KVPS)?
According to the latest weather report for KVPS (METAR, 03 Nov, 12:55 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 6 kt (11 km/h) from north (10°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 22 °C (dew point 19 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Valparaiso airport (KVPS)?
Valparaiso (KVPS) has 2 runways: runway 12/30 with 3,659 m (12,004 ft), asphalt and runway 02/20 with 3,052 m (10,012 ft), asphalt. The longest is 3,659 m.
What are the radio frequencies at Valparaiso airport (KVPS)?
Frequencies at KVPS: Tower 118.2 MHz, Ground 121.8 MHz and ATIS 134.625 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Eglin Air Force Base?
The ICAO code is KVPS and the IATA code is VPS. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of KVPS airport?
Eglin Air Force Base sits at 87 ft (27 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.
Can I fly to KVPS by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Eglin Air Force Base depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to KVPS?
There are currently 5 empty legs departing from and 5 arriving at Eglin Air Force Base. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.