FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 02 MAY 2013
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 -5 (UTC -6 during Standard 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: | SS-SR |
| Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise. |
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 | | 095/36.6 | | 326 | | 02W | | 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: | GREG DONOVAN 1701 STATE ROAD 85 NORTH EGLIN AFB, FL 32542-1413 Phone 850-651-7160 EXT. 1004 |
Airport Operational Statistics
| Aircraft based on the field: | | 22 | | Single engine airplanes: | | 14 | | 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 16 March 2011 | |
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 2 May 2013 at 0901Z and 30 May 2013 at 0900Z.
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
| RNAV (GPS) RWY 14 | |
download (208KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) RWY 32 | |
download (224KB) |
| NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply | |
download (21KB) |
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 |
WARNING: Photo may not be current or correct
Photo by Scott Jackson
Photo taken 09-May-2009
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| Sunrise and sunset |
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Times for 18-May-2013
| | Local (UTC-5) | | Zulu (UTC) |
| Morning civil twilight | | 05:24 | | 10:24 |
| Sunrise | | 05:51 | | 10:51 |
| Sunset | | 19:34 | | 00:34 |
| Evening civil twilight | | 20:00 | | 01:00 |
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| Current date and time |
| Zulu (UTC) | 18-May-2013 08:54:05 |
| Local (UTC-5) | 18-May-2013 03:54:05 |
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| METAR |
| KDTS | 180753Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM OVC008 23/21 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02330211
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KVPS 5nm NW | 180755Z 22009KT 10SM BKN009 23/22 A3004 RMK AO2A SLP177 T02320217 $
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KHRT 10nm W | 180758Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM BKN009 BKN013 23/23 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP171 T02300230 $
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KEGI 14nm N | 180758Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM SCT009 BKN019 21/21 A3004 RMK AO2 BKN V SCT SLP173 T02110209 $
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| TAF |
KVPS 5nm NW | 1806/1909 18004KT 8000 BR BKN008 QNH3000INS TEMPO 1806/1810 SCT008 BECMG 1812/1813 20009KT 9999 NSW BKN014 QNH3004INS BECMG 1814/1815 18009KT 9999 SCT020 QNH3006INS BECMG 1900/1901 19006KT 9999 BKN018 QNH3005INS T28/1821Z T19/1812Z AMD 180601
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KHRT 10nm W | 1806/1907 17006KT 9999 BKN009 QNH3000INS TEMPO 1808/1811 SCT009 BECMG 1811/1812 17003KT 9999 BKN012 QNH3006INS TEMPO 1812/1814 BKN020 BECMG 1814/1815 18007KT 9999 SCT020 QNH3004INS BECMG 1817/1818 19009KT 9999 FEW020 QNH3000INS BECMG 1900/1901 19006KT 9999 BKN015 QNH3001INS T28/1821Z T18/1812Z AMD 180614 LAST NO AMDS AFT 1806 NEXT 1809
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KEGI 14nm N | 1805/1909 16006KT 9999 FEW015 SCT020 SCT150 QNH3006INS BECMG 1805/1806 18004KT 4800 BR SCT010 SCT150 QNH3008INS BECMG 1809/1810 VRB03KT 0800 FG VV002 QNH3010INS BECMG 1812/1813 19006KT 4800 BR BKN007 QNH3008INS BECMG 1813/1814 20008KT 9999 NSW SCT015 QNH3006INS BECMG 1905/1906 19006KT 6000 BR BKN015 QNH3005INS T30/1821Z T18/1812Z AMD 180508 LAST NO AMDS AFT 1806 NEXT 2011
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| NOTAMs |
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support |
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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 | | $6.60 | | $5.85 | | GUARANTEED |  | MEMBERS ONLY Discounts |
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35 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 and Thrifty rental cars on site "If you've ever received service like this before, Welcome back!"
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60 read write
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| Alternatives at nearby airports |
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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 competitive rates and excellent service Sheltair ECP is an excellent gateway FBO into the Florida panhandle.
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| Located at KECP |  | | 100LL | Jet A | | FS | | $6.73 | | $6.08 | | Updated 14-May-2013 |
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32 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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