FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 09 FEBRUARY 2012
Location
| FAA Identifier: | DTS |
| Lat/Long: | 30-24-00.1975N / 086-28-17.3025W 30-24.003292N / 086-28.288375W 30.4000549 / -86.4714729 (estimated) |
| Elevation: | 22 ft. / 6.7 m (surveyed) |
| Variation: | 01W (2000) |
| From city: | 1 mile E of DESTIN, FL |
| Time zone: | UTC -6 (UTC -5 during Daylight Saving Time) |
| Zip code: | 32541 |
Airport Operations
| Airport use: | Open to the public |
| Activation date: | 02/1965 |
| Sectional chart: | NEW ORLEANS |
| Control tower: | no |
| ARTCC: | JACKSONVILLE CENTER |
| FSS: | GAINESVILLE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION |
| NOTAMs facility: | DTS (NOTAM-D service available) |
| Attendance: | CONTINUOUS |
| Wind indicator: | lighted |
| Segmented circle: | yes |
| Lights: | DUSK-DAWN |
| Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport) |
Airport Communications
| CTAF/UNICOM: | 123.075 |
| WX ASOS: | 133.925 (850-654-7128) |
| EGLIN APPROACH: | 132.1 |
| EGLIN DEPARTURE: | 132.1 |
| CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 121.6 121.6 127.7 |
| BASIC RDR SVC: | 133.0 |
Nearby radio navigation aids
| VOR radial/distance | | VOR name | | Freq | | Var |
| CEWr154/27.7 | | CRESTVIEW VORTAC | | 115.90 | | 03E |
| NDB name | | Hdg/Dist | | Freq | | Var | | ID |
| DESTIN | | at field | | 254 | | 01W | | DTS | -.. - ... |
| PICKENS | | 092/36.6 | | 326 | | 01E | | PKZ | .--. -.- --.. |
Airport Services
| Fuel available: | 100LL JET-A |
| Parking: | tiedowns |
| Airframe service: | MAJOR |
| Powerplant service: | MAJOR |
| Bottled oxygen: | NONE |
| Bulk oxygen: | HIGH/LOW |
Runway Information
Runway 14/32
| Dimensions: | 5001 x 100 ft. / 1524 x 30 m |
| Surface: | asphalt, in good condition |
| Weight bearing capacity: | | Single wheel: | 38.0 | | Double wheel: | 67.0 | | Double tandem: | 113.0 |
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| Runway edge lights: | medium intensity |
| RUNWAY 14 | | RUNWAY 32 |
| Latitude: | 30-24.328950N | | 30-23.677633N |
| Longitude: | 086-28.580450W | | 086-27.996300W |
| Elevation: | 21.5 ft. | | 20.2 ft. |
| Gradient: | DOWN | | DOWNUP |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
| Runway heading: | 143 magnetic, 142 true | | 323 magnetic, 322 true |
| Markings: | nonprecision, in good condition | | nonprecision, in good condition |
| Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) |
| Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
| Obstructions: | 40 ft. trees, 1581 ft. from runway, 34:1 slope to clear | | bldg, 34:1 slope to clear |
Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records
| Ownership: | Publicly-owned |
| Owner: | OKALOOSA CO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 101 EAST JAMES LEE BOULEVARD CRESTVIEW, FL 32536 Phone 850-689-5000 CONTACT PERSON: GREG DONOVAN A.A.E. 850-651-7160 FAX: 850-651-7164 |
| Manager: | MICHAEL J. STENSON 1701 STATE ROAD 85 NORTH EGLIN AFB, FL 32542-1413 Phone 850-651-7160 EXT. 1004 |
Airport Operational Statistics
| Aircraft based on the field: | | 23 | | Single engine airplanes: | | 15 | | Multi engine airplanes: | | 4 | | Jet airplanes: | | 4 |
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| Aircraft operations: avg 172/day * | | 74% | transient general aviation | | 24% | local general aviation | | 1% | air taxi | | <1% | military | | * for 12-month period ending 25 March 2010 | |
Additional Remarks
| - | RWY 14/32 HAS A 200' STOPWAY BOTH ENDS. |
| - | EXERCISE EXTREME VIGILANCE DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY TO EGLIN AFB LCTD 6NM NW OF ARPT. |
| - | ALL ACFT CTC EGLIN CD ON 121.6 OR 127.7 FOR ATC DEP INSTR PRIOR TO TKOF. |
| - | IFR ACFT REMAIN ON GROUND - CTC DEP CONTROL FOR CLIMB OUT INSTR AND IFR RELEASE. |
Instrument Procedures
NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight. FAA instrument procedures published for use between 9 February 2012 at 0901Z and 8 March 2012 at 0900Z.
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
| RNAV (GPS) RWY 14 | |
download (224KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) RWY 32 | |
download (264KB) |
| NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply | |
download (21KB) |
| NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | |
download (90KB) |
Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:
KVPS - Eglin Air Force Base (6 nm NW)
KHRT - Hurlburt Field Airport (11 nm W)
KEGI - Duke Field (Eglin AF Aux Nr 3) Airport (15 nm N)
KCEW - Bob Sikes Airport (23 nm N)
54J - DeFuniak Springs Airport (26 nm NE)
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| Aerial photo |
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Photo by Scott Jackson
Photo taken 09-May-2009
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| Sunrise and sunset |
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Times for 12-Feb-2012
| | Local (UTC-6) | | Zulu (UTC) |
| Morning civil twilight | | 06:05 | | 12:05 |
| Sunrise | | 06:30 | | 12:30 |
| Sunset | | 17:31 | | 23:31 |
| Evening civil twilight | | 17:55 | | 23:55 |
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| Current date and time |
| Zulu (UTC) | 12-Feb-2012 20:28:39 |
| Local (UTC-6) | 12-Feb-2012 14:28:39 |
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| METAR |
| KDTS | 121953Z AUTO 35011G16KT 10SM CLR 09/M12 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP285 T00941117
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KVPS 5nm NW | 121955Z 35010G18KT 10SM FEW250 09/M14 A3038 RMK AO2A SLP292 T00891142 $
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KHRT 10nm W | 121955Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM CLR 09/M13 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP291 T00921131 $
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KEGI 14nm N | 121955Z AUTO 01010G18KT 10SM CLR 08/M15 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP290 T00811153 $
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| TAF |
KVPS 5nm NW | 1211/1311 35009KT 9999 FEW200 QNH3028INS T10/1220Z TM04/1212Z
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KHRT 10nm W | 1123/1217 35015G25KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3015INS BECMG 1202/1203 01012KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3031INS T10/1123Z TM04/1211Z COR 112357 LAST NO AMDS AFT 1123 NEXT 1209
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| NOTAMs |
NOTAMs are issued by the DoD/FAA and will open in a separate window not controlled by AirNav.
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support |
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Services / Description | | Fuel Prices | | Comments | |
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ASRI 130.05 850-837-6135 850-837-6136 [web site] [email] |
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Miracle Strip Aviation is Destin's full service FBO since 1978. We offer full service fueling, aircraft maintenance, a flight training department, and a friendly and accommodating staff. Our Customer Service desk can assist with anything from hotel and car reservations to shuttle services. Our spacious 17 acre ramp is more than large enough to accommodate your aircraft. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you!
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 | | 100LL | Jet A | | FS | | $6.05 | | $5.60 | | GUARANTEED |  | MEMBERS ONLY Discounts |
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25 read write
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ASRI 131.825 850-424-6890 toll-free 1-888-538-3786 [web site] |
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Our entire staff is proud to provide the outstanding award winning services we offer; New luxurious terminal with all passenger and crew amenities integrated into the facility We are a private enclave for private and corporate aircraft 24 hour surveillance system No facility or call out fees All Line personnel are NATA Safety 1st trained. Hertz rental cars on site "If you've ever received service like this before, Welcome back!"
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83 read write
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UNICOM 122.95 850-398-6749 [web site] [email] |
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At KCEW (Bob Sikes Airport), 23 miles N
Emerald Coast aviation is delighted to be able to serve you at the Crestview, Bob Sikes airport. The airport boasts a 8000 ft. runway with ILS. Competitive fuel prices await you with extended opening hours 7 days a week from 7 am to 10 pm. You will be greeted by our friendly NATA safety first qualified line service staff along with fresh cookies and Starbucks coffee, pilots snooze room, flight planning room and over 20000 thousand sq feet of hanger space. Enterprise rental cars and crew courtesy cars are on site, we also have a full aircraft maintenance facility along with a full flight school
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58 read write
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ASRI 129.35 850-233-4717 [web site] [email] |
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At KECP (Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport), 35 miles E
Whether it is hangar,office, fuel, ancillary services or ramp space, our professional team is ready to meet your needs! Our new,modern, eco-friendly facility is located at the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City Beach, Florida- home of Florida's best kept secret of beautiful beaches and scenery. With competative rates and excellent service Sheltair ECP is an excellent gatway into the panhandle.
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 | | 100LL | Jet A | | FS | | $6.52 | | $6.31 | | Updated 07-Feb-2012 |
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15 read write
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Getting Around: Taxi, Limo, Rental Cars, Mass Transit |
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850-424-6890 [web site] [email] [Reservations] |
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Exclusive with Destin Jet. Locally owned and operated by Destin Jet. Great service and all types of vehicles at your plane side. Aircrew rates and discounts for EAA, NBAA, AOPA, ALPA, and just about anything else aviation related. WE WANT TO EARN YOUR REPEAT BUSINESS.
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