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KNPAAIRPORT

PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD)

PENSACOLA, Florida

VFR2 Active NOTAMsUpdated 2h ago28.2 ft MSL

3

Runways

16

Frequencies

0

Procedures

2

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

KNPA

FAA

NPA

Elevation

28.2 ft MSL

Runways

3

Frequencies

16

Tower

Yes

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

30.353, -87.318

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

28.2 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

JACKSONVILLE

Coordinates

30.3533, -87.3180

Ownership

Navy

Hours of Operation

1200-0300Z (MON-FRI)CLSD (SAT)2100-0230Z++ (SUN)1300-0300Z

Current Weather

METAR KPNS 131753Z 36010G17KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02670172 10272 20172 58014

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

360° at 10 kt G17

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

26.7°C

Dewpoint

17.2°C

Altimeter

1015.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KPNS (11 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 17:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KNPA. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Dauphin Island facing East
Live

Dauphin Island

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

48 NM away

Weather camera at Destin facing East
Live

Destin

East · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

51 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
01/197,136 ft200 ftASPHHIGH
07L/25R8,001 ft200 ftASPHHIGH
07R/25L8,000 ft200 ftASPHHIGH

Frequencies

APCH (3)ATIS (2)BASE OPS (1)CD (2)CLASS C (2)GND (2)LCL (2)NPA TACAN (1)PMSV METRO (1)
TypeFrequencyName
APCH/P DEP/P120.65PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD)
APCH/P DEP/P270.8PENSACOLA TRACON
APCH/P DEP/P120.65PENSACOLA TRACON
ATISXXX.XXXPENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD)
ATISXXX.XXXPENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD)
BASE OPSXXX.XXXPENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD)
CD/PXXX.XXXPENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD)
CD/PXXX.XXXPENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD)
CLASS CXXX.XXXPENSACOLA TRACON
CLASS CXXX.XXXPENSACOLA TRACON
GND/PXXX.XXXPENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD)
GND/PXXX.XXXPENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD)
LCL/PXXX.XXXPENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD)
LCL/PXXX.XXXPENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD)
NPA TACANXXX.XXXPENSACOLA
PMSV METROXXX.XXXPENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD)

Active NOTAMs

2 ActiveMIL: 2

M0126/26

2026-05-12 21:55 2026-08-10 21:55

M0127/26

2026-05-12 21:53 2026-05-15 21:53

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KNPA Operational Overview

Location & Facility

PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD) (KNPA) is a military airport restricted to private use located in PENSACOLA, Florida, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 28.2 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 30.3533°N, 87.3180°W.

Runways

PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD) has 3 runways. The longest runway (01/19) measures 7,136 feet by 200 feet with a asph surface. Other runways include 07L/25R (8,001 ft, ASPH), 07R/25L (8,000 ft, ASPH).

Communications & Operations

PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD) is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 266.8 MHz. A total of 16 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD), providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD) is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There are currently 2 active NOTAMs for this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KNPA?

KNPA is the ICAO identifier for PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD), a public-use airport located in PENSACOLA, Florida, United States.

How many runways does PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD) have?

PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD) (KNPA) has 3 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KNPA?

The field elevation of PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD) is 28.2 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KNPA?

No fuel types are currently listed for PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD). Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at KNPA?

The current flight category at PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD) is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at KNPA?

There are currently 2 active NOTAMs for PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD). Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.

How do I access complete data for KNPA?

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Where is PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD) located?

PENSACOLA NAS (FORREST SHERMAN FLD) (KNPA) is located in PENSACOLA, Florida, United States, at an elevation of 28.2 ft MSL.

Does KNPA have weather cameras?

KNPA does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:29 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 05:53 PM UTCSource: FAA faa-nms-notam· Updated May 13, 05:53 PM UTC