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Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport · Valparaiso

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
87 ft / 27 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (KVPS), located in Valparaiso, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 87 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
ICAO / IATA
KVPS / VPS
Municipality
Valparaiso
Country
Region
US-FL — Florida
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
87 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,005 ft / 3,659 m
Runway Width: 300 ft / 91 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 120° / 300°
RWY 12 (120°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (300°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: VPS | CRS: 303°
Runway 01 / 19
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,012 ft / 3,052 m
Runway Width: 300 ft / 91 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 12° / 192°
RWY 01 (12°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (192°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
125.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
134.63 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
127.70 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
34.25 MHz
POST COMD POST
31.80 MHz
PTD PTD
139.30 MHz
TWR TWR
118.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KDTS
Destin Executive Airport
11 km / 6 nm
KHRTILS
Hurlburt Field
17 km / 9 nm
KEGIILS
Duke Field
19 km / 10 nm
KCEWILS
Bob Sikes Airport
33 km / 18 nm
KNDZILS
Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport
54 km / 29 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026