Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field
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About 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.
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Live weather
KNPANOTAMs
KNPAReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (3)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07L / 25R | 8,001 ft / 2,439 m | 200 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 07R / 25L | 8,000 ft / 2,438 m | 200 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 01 / 19 | 7,136 ft / 2,175 m | 200 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (8)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.050 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 26.760 MHz |
| CLD | SHERMAN CLNC DEL | 134.100 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 120.650 MHz |
| GND | SHERMAN GND | 121.700 MHz |
| OPS | SHERMAN BASE OPS | 31.210 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 35.960 MHz |
| TWR | SHERMAN TWR | 120.700 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 7 of 23 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENSACOLA NAS CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | GND | 4200 ft MSL |
| PENSACOLA NAS CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 1400 ft MSL | 4200 ft MSL |
| PENSACOLA REGIONAL AIRPORT CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 1400 ft MSL | 4200 ft MSL |
| A292 SR-0100 MON-FRI; SR-SS SAT | Special use | Danger | GND | 17500 ft MSL |
| PENSACOLA SOUTH INT SR-2400 MON-SAT | Special use | Danger | 10000 ft MSL | FL180 |
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.
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.