Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport serves Valparaiso, United States, under the IATA code VPS and the ICAO code KVPS. The airport sits at an elevation of 87 ft (27 m) and keeps local time in the America/Chicago time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | KVPS |
|---|---|
| IATA | VPS |
| Type | Regional airport |
| City | Valparaiso |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Elevation | 87 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.4813, -86.5158 |
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
You will find Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport at 30.4813, -86.5158, at an elevation of 87 ft (27 m) above sea level. The airfield has two runways, and which one a flight uses can noticeably change taxi times between touchdown and gate. The airport keeps America/Chicago time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Over the first 27 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 1.4 aircraft movements per day at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Origins we tracked to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York (EWR) | 4 | Allegiant Air |
| 2 | Charlotte (CLT) | 2 | American Airlines |
| 3 | Atlanta (ATL) | 2 | Delta Air Lines |
| 4 | Omaha (OMA) | 1 | Allegiant Air |
| 5 | Chicago (MDW) | 1 | Allegiant Air |
| 6 | Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) | 1 | Allegiant Air |
| 7 | Boston (BOS) | 1 | Allegiant Air |
We observed 5 different airlines on tracked VPS movements.
Facts last refreshed: 13 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport lies about 1223 km (760 mi) from central Valparaiso, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport flight status
How do I check Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes VPS and KVPS mean?
Both identify the same airport. VPS is the IATA code for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; KVPS is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport in?
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport keeps America/Chicago time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.