Airports / Florida / ECP
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Panama City Beach, Florida · 69 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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2,146 ratings
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Operators based
69
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (KECP / ECP) sits in Panama City Beach, Florida, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 69 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list ECP as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM, 21 nm), Destin Executive Airport (DSI, 35 nm), and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS, 38 nm). The field has a single 10,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Destin / 30A, FL destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ECP to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KECP. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sheltair Panama
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSheltair ECP is an award-winning FBO that has rightfully earned a reputation for going above and beyond. Customers visiting this Panama City Beach can rest assured that upon arrival, they will be taken care of with the utmost care and hospitality. A coveted vacation destination, this waterfront city can be reached within minutes from our executive FBO and hangar complex.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200 (After hours available on call, fee applies) After hours contact: 850-630-9748
- Unicom 130.00
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Southern Sky Aviation Northwest Florida Beaches
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 06:00-22:00
- Unicom 129.7
- 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.
Field capability
ICAO
KECP
IATA
ECP
FAA / Local
ECP
Elevation
69 ft
Coordinates
30.3571° N · 85.7954° 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 69 ft, ECP sits higher than 72% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,000 ft
- 16/3410,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,000 ft
ECP's 10,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 21nmPAMTyndall Air Force BasePanama City
- 35nmDSIDestin Executive AirportDestin
- 38nmVPSDestin-Fort Walton Beach AirportValparaiso
- 42nmEGIDuke FieldCrestview
- 45nmCEWBob Sikes AirportCrestview
- 46nmKHRTHurlburt FieldMary Esther
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKECP · Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport · Panama City Beach, FL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ECP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 349 nm | 1h 13m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 373 nm | 1h 16m |
| Miami (MIA) | 400 nm | 1h 20m |
| Houston (HOU) | 495 nm | 1h 33m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 584 nm | 1h 45m |
| Austin (AUS) | 615 nm | 1h 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 659 nm | 1h 56m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 705 nm | 2h 2m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ECP?
- Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 ECP?
- Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve ECP: Sheltair Panama and Southern Sky Aviation Northwest Florida Beaches. 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 ECP?
- The closest alternate is Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM), about 21 nm away, followed by Destin Executive Airport (DSI) at 35 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ECP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 13m (349 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 16m (373 nm), Miami about 1h 20m (400 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.