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Pensacola International Airport

IATA PNSICAO KPNSLocal PNS🇺🇸 Pensacola
Coordinates
30.4727°N, 87.1866°W
Elevation
121 ft (37 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
19:53
Civil dusk
20:20

About 13h 56m 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 Pensacola International Airport

Pensacola International Airport

Pensacola International Airport, formerly Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport and Pensacola Regional Airport, and temporarily branded Pensacola Intergalactic Airport each February in recognition of the local Pensacon convention, is a public use airport three nautical miles northeast of the central business district of Pensacola, in Escambia County, Florida, United States. It is owned by the City of Pensacola. This airport is one of five major airports in North Florida, and among these is the second largest by passenger count, only behind Jacksonville. The other four airports in North Florida are: Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, Tallahassee International Airport, and Jacksonville International Airport. Pensacola international airport is the largest airport per passenger count between Jacksonville and New Orleans.

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

Live weather

KPNS

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 357,004 ft / 2,135 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
08 / 267,000 ft / 2,134 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP118.600 MHz
ATISATIS121.250 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL123.725 MHz
CTAFCTAF119.900 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RDOGAINESVILLE RDO122.200 MHz
TWRTWR119.900 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingShuttleBaggage ClaimGround Transportation

Parking garage is currently 89% full, with various parking lots at varying capacities.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (11)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

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 CControlled1400 ft MSL4200 ft MSL
PENSACOLA REGIONAL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlledGND4200 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 Pensacola International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Pensacola International Airport?

The ICAO code for Pensacola International Airport is KPNS, and its IATA code is PNS.

Where is Pensacola International Airport located?

Pensacola International Airport is large airport located in Pensacola, United States, at an elevation of 121 ft (37 m).

How many runways does Pensacola International Airport have?

Pensacola International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 7,004 ft / 2,135 m.

Which airlines fly to Pensacola International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Pensacola International Airport include Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Silver Airways (3M), among 10 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Pensacola International Airport?

Historical data lists 11 nonstop destinations from Pensacola International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Pensacola International Airport in?

Pensacola International Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Pensacola International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pensacola International Airport is approximately 3.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pensacola International Airport?

The nearest airport to Pensacola International Airport is Garcon Field (24FL), about 5.3 nm to the ene, followed by Spencer Nolf Airport and Roscoe Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Pensacola International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.