Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field — Pensacola, United States

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Searching for an airport code near Pensacola? Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is identified as NPA (ICAO: KNPA).

Distance & flight time from NPA

Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field

NPA is the code for Naval Air Station Pensacola, home to Forrest Sherman Field, one of the most historically significant installations in US naval aviation. Known as the 'Cradle of Naval Aviation,' NPA has trained naval aviators since the early 20th century and hosts the National Naval Aviation Museum along with the famed Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron. As an active military base, NPA does not provide commercial passenger service; its runways support flight training, military exercises, and official Navy and Marine Corps operations. The base sits on Pensacola Bay in Florida and remains central to the identity and economy of the surrounding Pensacola community.

Runways at Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
01/197136 ft (2175 m)200 ft (61 m)ASP
07L/25R8001 ft (2439 m)200 ft (61 m)ASP
07R/25L8000 ft (2438 m)200 ft (61 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP120.05 MHz
ATISATIS26.76 MHz
CLDSHERMAN CLNC DEL134.1 MHz
DEPDEP120.65 MHz
GNDSHERMAN GND121.7 MHz
OPSSHERMAN BASE OPS31.21 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO35.96 MHz
TWRSHERMAN TWR120.7 MHz

Airports near Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA)

NPA is Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida, a military base, not a civilian airport. Searchers usually want info on the Blue Angels, the aviation museum, or naval flight training rather than commercial flights.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field?

The IATA code for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is NPA.

What is the ICAO code for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field?

The ICAO code for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is KNPA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.