3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The restrooms are clean and stocked with supplies, at least in the women’s.”
Sarah Drewing5★ on Google
Airports / Florida / DSI
Medium airport · DSI
Destin Executive Airport.
Destin, Florida · 23 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
99 ratings
0
Operators based
23
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Destin, FloridaELEV 23 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
99
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
23
Field elevation
feet above sea level
5
Nearest alternate
nm to VPS
Field standing
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Destin Executive Airport (KDTS / DSI) is a mid-sized airport serving Destin, Florida. The airport sits 23 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into DSI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS, 5 nm), Hurlburt Field (KHRT, 11 nm), and Duke Field (EGI, 15 nm). With a single 5,001-foot paved runway, DSI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from DSI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under 81J and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Destin.
1 FBO serves KDTS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Destin
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated in the heart of the Emerald Coast, Destin is home to the south’s most beautiful beaches, various golf courses, and quality fishing spots. Atlantic Aviation DTS offers the standard services you'd expect, from catering to baggage service, but we go the extra mile, arranging everything from your tee time at a local golf course to reservations at any one of our preferred restaurants.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 06:00-22:00
- Unicom 130.05
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The controllers were super helpful.”
Jeremy Smith5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Destin Executive Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KDTS
IATA
DSI
FAA / Local
DTS
Elevation
23 ft
Coordinates
30.4001° N · 86.4715° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 23 ft, DSI sits lower than 52% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,001 ft
- 14/325,001 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,001 ft
DSI's 5,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 5nmVPSDestin-Fort Walton Beach AirportValparaiso
- 11nmKHRTHurlburt FieldMary Esther
- 15nmEGIDuke FieldCrestview
- 23nmCEWBob Sikes AirportCrestview
- 34nmKNDZWhiting Field Naval Air Station South AirportMilton
- 34nmNSEWhiting Field Naval Air Station - NorthMilton
Location
Open the full mapKDTS · Destin Executive Airport · Destin, FL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DSI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 344 nm | 1h 12m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 403 nm | 1h 20m |
| Miami (MIA) | 428 nm | 1h 24m |
| Houston (HOU) | 460 nm | 1h 28m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 550 nm | 1h 41m |
| Austin (AUS) | 580 nm | 1h 45m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 678 nm | 1h 59m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 699 nm | 2h 2m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DSI?
- Destin Executive Airport's longest paved runway is 5,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at DSI?
- Destin Executive Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Destin Executive Airport?
- One FBO serves DSI: Atlantic Aviation Destin. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to DSI?
- The closest alternate is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), about 5 nm away, followed by Hurlburt Field (KHRT) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DSI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 12m (344 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 20m (403 nm), Miami about 1h 24m (428 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.