Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field — Pensacola, United States
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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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7136 ft (2175 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
| 07L/25R | 8001 ft (2439 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
| 07R/25L | 8000 ft (2438 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.05 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 26.76 MHz |
| CLD | SHERMAN CLNC DEL | 134.1 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 120.65 MHz |
| GND | SHERMAN GND | 121.7 MHz |
| OPS | SHERMAN BASE OPS | 31.21 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 35.96 MHz |
| TWR | SHERMAN TWR | 120.7 MHz |
Airports near Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA)
- Pensacola International Airport (PNS) — 18.4 km (11.4 mi)
- Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North (NSE) — 50.1 km (31.1 mi)
- Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM) — 78.0 km (48.5 mi)
- Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) — 78.3 km (48.7 mi)
- Destin Executive Airport (DSI) — 81.4 km (50.6 mi)
- Duke Field (EGI) — 83.1 km (51.6 mi)
- Bob Sikes Airport (CEW) — 89.8 km (55.8 mi)
- Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) — 96.2 km (59.8 mi)
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.