Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Frequently Asked Questions
Can any VIP aircraft land at Northwest Florida Beaches?
Yes. ECP's 10,000-foot runway accommodates all heavy jets and VIP-configured airliners including the Boeing BBJ, Airbus ACJ, and wide-body VIP conversions.
How close is ECP to the beach?
Northwest Florida Beaches International is approximately 20 miles from Panama City Beach's main beach strip, typically a 25-minute drive. It's also 30 miles from the 30A beach communities.
Why fly private to Panama City Beach Ecp?
Private aviation offers the fastest, most flexible access to Panama City Beach Ecp, bypassing commercial airline schedules and connections. Our brokers can arrange same-day charter flights to match your exact itinerary.
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 10,000 ft | 150 ft | Con | ✓ Yes |
Nearby Alternative Airports
Tyndall Air Force Base
PAM — Longest runway: 10,107 ft
Destin Executive Airport
DSI — Longest runway: 5,001 ft
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
VPS — Longest runway: 12,004 ft
Duke Field
EGI — Longest runway: 8,025 ft
Bob Sikes Airport
CEW — Longest runway: 8,006 ft
Hurlburt Field
KHRT — Longest runway: 9,600 ft
FBOs at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Sheltair
850-233-4717Southern Sky Aviation
448-217-4557Airport Resources
Quick Facts
- IATA Code
- ECP
- ICAO Code
- KECP
- Elevation
- 69 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest Runway
- 10,000 ft
- Location
- Panama City Beach, Florida