Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North — Milton, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North (Milton) is NSE — its ICAO code is KNSE.
Distance & flight time from NSE
Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North
NSE designates Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North, a U.S. Navy installation located near Milton, Florida, in the Florida Panhandle. This military airfield is a key component of naval flight training, hosting primary and intermediate pilot instruction for Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviators. Whiting Field North operates alongside a South field, together forming one of the busiest flight training complexes in the country, generating extremely high volumes of touch-and-go operations daily. NSE is not open to civilian commercial traffic; its runways and airspace are dedicated to training squadrons flying fixed-wing trainer aircraft. The base has operated since World War II and remains central to producing naval aviators, making it a vital but restricted piece of military aviation infrastructure in Santa Rosa County.
Runways at Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North (NSE)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6003 ft (1830 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
| 14/32 | 6001 ft (1829 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North (NSE)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | PENSACOLA APP/DEP | 127.35 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 29.032 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 25.777 MHz |
| GND | GND | 25.115 MHz |
| OPS | BASE OPS | 23.37 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 31.695 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 121.4 MHz |
Airports near Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North (NSE)
- Pensacola International Airport (PNS) — 32.1 km (19.9 mi)
- Bob Sikes Airport (CEW) — 48.1 km (29.9 mi)
- Duke Field (EGI) — 48.4 km (30.1 mi)
- Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA) — 50.1 km (31.1 mi)
- Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) — 55.5 km (34.5 mi)
- Destin Executive Airport (DSI) — 63.8 km (39.6 mi)
- Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM) — 100.6 km (62.5 mi)
- Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) — 116.8 km (72.6 mi)
NSE is Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North, a Navy pilot training base near Milton, Florida. It has no civilian flights; searchers looking for commercial travel should look elsewhere.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North?
The IATA code for Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North is NSE.
What is the ICAO code for Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North?
The ICAO code for Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North is KNSE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.