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Medium airport

Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field

IATA NPAICAO KNPALocal NPA🇺🇸 Pensacola
Coordinates
30.3527°N, 87.3186°W
Elevation
28 ft (9 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:34
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
19:51
Civil dusk
20:18

About 13h 50m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field

Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field

Naval Air Station Pensacola or NAS Pensacola is a United States Navy base located next to Warrington, Florida, a community southwest of the Pensacola city limits.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07L / 25R8,001 ft / 2,439 m200 ftAspLightedOpen
07R / 25L8,000 ft / 2,438 m200 ftAspLightedOpen
01 / 197,136 ft / 2,175 m200 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP120.050 MHz
ATISATIS26.760 MHz
CLDSHERMAN CLNC DEL134.100 MHz
DEPDEP120.650 MHz
GNDSHERMAN GND121.700 MHz
OPSSHERMAN BASE OPS31.210 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO35.960 MHz
TWRSHERMAN TWR120.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PENSACOLA NAS CLASS CClass CControlledGND4200 ft MSL
PENSACOLA NAS CLASS CClass CControlled1400 ft MSL4200 ft MSL
PENSACOLA REGIONAL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled1400 ft MSL4200 ft MSL
A292 SR-0100 MON-FRI; SR-SS SATSpecial useDangerGND17500 ft MSL
PENSACOLA SOUTH INT SR-2400 MON-SATSpecial useDanger10000 ft MSLFL180

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field?

The ICAO code for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is KNPA, and its IATA code is NPA.

Where is Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field located?

Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is medium airport located in Pensacola, United States, at an elevation of 28 ft (9 m).

How many runways does Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field have?

Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field has 3 runways, the longest being 8,001 ft / 2,439 m.

What time zone is Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field in?

Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is approximately 3.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field?

The nearest airport to Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is Roscoe Field (K82J), about 3.2 nm to the nnw, followed by Shields Airport and Ban Farm Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.