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KPNS

Pensacola International Airport
Pensacola, Florida, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 22 JANUARY 2026

Location

FAA Identifier:	PNS
Lat/Long:	30-28-24.3000N 087-11-11.8000W 30-28.405000N 087-11.196667W 30.4734167,-87.1866111 (estimated)
Elevation:	120.9 ft. / 36.9 m (surveyed)
Variation:	02W (2010)
From city:	3 miles NE of PENSACOLA, FL
Time zone:	UTC -6 (UTC -5 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code:	32504

Airport Operations

Airport use:	Open to the public
Control tower:	yes
ARTCC:	JACKSONVILLE CENTER
FSS:	GAINESVILLE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility:	PNS (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance:	CONTINUOUS
Pattern altitude:	OVHD 1500 FT.
Wind indicator:	lighted
Segmented circle:	yes
Lights:	WHEN ATCT CLSD, ACTVT MALSR RWY 17; TDZ RWY 17; HIRL RWY 17/35, 08/26 - CTAF.
Beacon:	white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise.
Fire and rescue:	ARFF index C
Airline operations:	PPR 24HRS IN ADVN FOR UNSKED AIR CARRIER OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS OR FOR ANY UNSKED ACFT EXCEEDING 65,000LBS GWT AND/OR WINGSPAN GREATER THAN 79 FT, ANY TILT-ROTOR ACFT AND/OR HELS WITH A ROTOR DIAMETER GREATER THAN 79 FT CALL (850) 436-5000.
International operations:	customs landing rights airport FLT NTFN SVC (ADCUS) AVBL.

Airport Communications

CTAF:	119.9
UNICOM:	122.95
ATIS:	121.25
WX ASOS:	121.25 (850-436-4799)
PENSACOLA GROUND:	121.9 348.6 [0530-2300]
PENSACOLA TOWER:	119.9 257.8 [0530-2300]
PENSACOLA APPROACH:	360.725 118.6 ;251-339 119.0 ;340-159 124.05 132.1
PENSACOLA DEPARTURE:	360.725 118.6 ;251-339 119.0 ;340-159 125.35 124.05 132.1
CLEARANCE DELIVERY:	123.725 256.875 348.6 348.6
PRE-TAXI CLEARANCE:	348.6
CLASS C:	118.6 ;251-339 119.0 ;340-159 120.65 ;160-250
EMERG:	121.5 243.0
IC:	119.0 ;340-159
WX ASOS at NDZ (16 nm NE):	PHONE 850-623-7210
WX ASOS at NSE (17 nm NE):	PHONE 850-623-7241

TA35 LLWAS UNMON 2300-0530.

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance		VOR name		Freq		Var
NUNr088/(7.7)		SAUFLEY VOR		112.25		01E
CEWr228/33.7		CRESTVIEW VORTAC		115.90		03E

Airport Services

Fuel available:	100 100LL JET-A
Parking:	hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service:	MAJOR
Powerplant service:	MAJOR
Bottled oxygen:	NONE
Bulk oxygen:	HIGH

Runway Information

Runway 17/35

Dimensions:

7004 x 150 ft. / 2135 x 46 m

Surface:

concrete/grooved, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

Single wheel:	120.0
Double wheel:	250.0
Double tandem:	550.0
Dual double tandem:	1058.0

Runway edge lights:

high intensity

RUNWAY 17

RUNWAY 35

Latitude:

30-28.974538N

30-27.848855N

Longitude:

087-11.439362W

087-11.139113W

Elevation:

120.9 ft.

102.7 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

169 magnetic, 167 true

349 magnetic, 347 true

Markings:

precision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

RVR equipment:

touchdown

Approach lights:

MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Centerline lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, lighted

yes, no lights

Instrument approach:

ILS/DME

Obstructions:

86 ft. pline, 4390 ft. from runway, 500 ft. left of centerline, 48:1 slope to clear
4275 FT TWR 900 FT L EL 204.

none

Runway 8/26

Dimensions:

7000 x 150 ft. / 2134 x 46 m

Surface:

asphalt/grooved, in fair condition

Weight bearing capacity:

Single wheel:	120.0
Double wheel:	250.0
Double tandem:	550.0
Dual double tandem:	1120.0, FDOT AVN OFC STATEWIDE PCR DVLPMT PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 2024.

Runway edge lights:

high intensity

RUNWAY 8

RUNWAY 26

Latitude:

30-28.280053N

30-28.518790N

Longitude:

087-11.756288W

087-10.451995W

Elevation:

97.1 ft.

113.4 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

080 magnetic, 078 true

260 magnetic, 258 true

Markings:

precision, in fair condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Instrument approach:

LOC/DME

Obstructions:

29 ft. trees, 1365 ft. from runway, 410 ft. right of centerline, 40:1 slope to clear
405 FT TREES R OF CNTRLN 200 FT BFR AER.

43 ft. trees, 1690 ft. from runway, 355 ft. left of centerline, 34:1 slope to clear

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership:	Publicly-owned
Owner:	CITY OF PENSACOLA 2430 AIRPORT BLVD SUITE 225 PENSACOLA, FL 32504 Phone 850-436-5000
Manager:	MATT COUGHLIN, C.M. 2430 AIRPORT BLVD SUITE 225 PENSACOLA, FL 32504 Phone 850-436-5000

Additional Remarks

A39-17/35	PCR VALUE: 930/R/B/W/T
A39-08/26	PCR VALUE: 780/F/A/X/T
A30A-08	PREFERRED DEP RWY.
A30A-26	BLACK HOLE ILLUSION EXISTS DURG NGT APCH.
-	BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
-	TWY C SOUTH OF RWY 8/26, C1, C2, TWY D EAST OF RWY 17/35, D1, D2, D3, D4, & D5 ARE 35 FT WIDE; CLSD TO ACFT WITH A WINGSPAN MORE THAN 79 FT.
-	RUN-UP PAD FOR PISTON ACFT LCTD ON TWY D BTWN D1 & C; FACE NOSE OF ACFT S; OTR ACFT RUN-UP INFO - AMGR.
-	CTN: RWY 08 APCHS MAY MISTAKE SAUFLEY FIELD NOLF LCTD 7 MI W FOR PNS.
-	FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC PENSACOLA APCH AT 850-266-6884 OR 850-266-6885.
-	NEW APRON SOUTH OF U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (CBP) TEMPORARILY CLSD EXC FOR ACFT BEING PROCESSED BY CBP.
-	24 HR PPR FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH WEATHER MODIFICATION OR GEOENGINEERING EQPT 850-436-5111.
-	TBJT WITH MAX TKOF WT OVR 75000 LBS EXCT STD NOISE ABATEMENT DEP PROFILE IAW FAA AC 91-53.
-	FIXED WING VFR DEP PROCD TO ARPT BDRY BFR TURNING UNLESS DRCTD BY ATC.
-	HELICOPTER LNDG CTC PENSACOLA AVN 850-434-0636. HELICOPTER PARKING IS LOCATED W OF PENSACOLA AVN RAMP.

Instrument Procedures

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FAA instrument procedures published for use from 22 January 2026 at 0901Z to 19 February 2026 at 0900z.

IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 17		download (295KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 08		download (265KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 17		download (237KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 26		download (238KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 35		download (261KB)
LOC RWY 26		download (249KB)
VOR RWY 08		download (212KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply		download (124KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply		download (212KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KNPA - Pensacola Naval Air Station (Forrest Sherman Field) Airport (10 nm SW)
2R4 - Peter Prince Field Airport (14 nm NE)
KNDZ - Whiting Field Naval Air Station South (16 nm NE)
KNSE - Whiting Field Naval Air Station North (17 nm NE)
KHRT - Hurlburt Field Airport (26 nm E)

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Sunrise and sunset

Times for 04-Feb-2026

	Local (UTC-6)	Zulu (UTC)
Morning civil twilight	06:14	12:14
Sunrise	06:39	12:39
Sunset	17:27	23:27
Evening civil twilight	17:52	23:52

Current date and time

Zulu (UTC)	04-Feb-2026 11:14:53
Local (UTC-6)	04-Feb-2026 05:14:53

METAR

KPNS	041053Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM FEW036 SCT046 OVC060 15/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP193 T01500133
KNPA 10nm SW	041056Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW020 BKN040 OVC070 16/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01560139 $
KNFJ 12nm E	041048Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM FEW033 SCT044 BKN050 14/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP202 T01390122 $
KNDZ 16nm NE	041056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA FEW032 SCT043 OVC050 13/13 A3011 RMK AO2 RAB32 SLP182 P0000 T01330128 $
KNSE 17nm NE	041056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT036 OVC048 13/12 A3011 RMK AO2 RAB30E40 SLP182 P0000 T01280122 $

TAF

KPNS	040541Z 0406/0506 VRB03KT P6SM BKN040 FM041200 32005KT 4SM -RA BR OVC007 FM042000 33014G23KT P6SM SCT030 FM050200 34013G20KT P6SM OVC025
KNPA 10nm SW	0407/0507 23010KT 9999 BKN050 BKN110 BKN250 QNH3009INS TEMPO 0407/0411 8000 -RA FM041100 26010G18KT 6000 RA VCTS FEW007 BKN020CB OVC050 QNH3010INS TEMPO 0412/0414 3200 +RA OVC010 FM041400 24006KT 6000 -RA BR SCT007 OVC015 QNH3014INS FM041600 27010KT 9999 VCSH BKN007 OVC015 QNH3012INS TEMPO 0416/0418 6000 -RA BR OVC007 FM041900 33009KT 9999 OVC005 QNH3014INS FM050100 34013G20KT 9999 OVC020 QNH3009INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0407 TIL 0412 TX18/0420Z TN03/0507Z FN00221
KNSE 17nm NE	0408/0507 19008KT 9999 SCT035 BKN090 BKN180 650909 QNH3009INS BECMG 0410/0412 23010KT 8000 -SHRA SCT015 BKN035 OVC080 650809 QNH3010INS TEMPO 0412/0415 26012G18KT 3200 SHRA BR SCT007 BKN012 OVC030 FM041700 29012G20KT 9999 BKN005 OVC012 600000 QNH3005INS FM042000 34012G22KT 9999 BKN015 BKN035 BKN250 QNH3006INS FM050300 34008G18KT 9999 BKN025 BKN250 QNH3009INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0407 TIL 0412 TX14/0418Z TN11/0409Z AMD 0808 FN00285

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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Fuel Prices

Comments

122.85
850-436-4500
850-436-4508
[web site]
[email]

Beautiful modern facility with superb amenities. We offer Wing Points for fuel purchases. All line personnel are NATA Safety 1st trained. We offer special rates at PNS Airport Hyatt Hotel for our pilot guests. Let us handle your next PNS visit.

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	100LL		Jet A
FS		$7.35		$7.35
GUARANTEED

write

ASRI 129.575
850-434-0636
toll-free 800-874-6580
[email]

Pensacola Aviation Center has operated as a full service FBO since 1977 with award winning customer and line service personnel. All line personnel have been trained with the Avfuel Quality Assurance Program which includes all requirements for 14 CFR Part 139.321. We are the DLA contract holder on the field. Ask about our fuel volume discounts, avtrip points, contract and discount fuel programs.

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	100LL		Jet A
FS		$7.15		$7.15
GUARANTEED

5 read write

FS=Full service

Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Distance

Comments

850-433-6116
[web site]
[email]

SkyWarrior offers AIRCRAFT MX - AIRCRAFT AVIONICS - FLIGHT TRAINING... MX can be reached 24/7 at 850-433-6116... SkyWarrior is a 145 Avionics repair station and on an approved FAA Drug program

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