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Directions:

I. FROM DESTIN EAST/SANDESTIN via HWY 20

  • Take 98W to 293N (Mid-Bay Bridge Route), $4.00 toll.
  • After toll bridge, take second exit ramp on right (Niceville/Freeport) onto 20W to Niceville.
  • Travel approximately 5 miles.
  • There are 2 exits to HWY 85. The first exit is to Crestview (85N), and the second exit is to the Destin - Fort Walton Beach Airport (85S). Take a right on exit to 85S.
  • Travel 4 miles. The Destin - Fort Walton Beach Airport will be on the left.
  • Driving time - 30 minutes

 

II. FROM DESTIN WEST/FORT WALTON via HWY 98

  • In Destin, take 98W to Fort Walton Beach.
  • At second traffic light after bridge in Fort Walton Beach turn right onto 85N (Eglin Parkway).
  • Travel North for approximately 7 miles.
  • When entering wooded area, look for a merge to the right to Niceville/Crestview. Take a right to merge.
  • Continue on 85N through 2 traffic signals. The Destin - Fort Walton Beach Airport is on the right.
  • Driving time - 20 to 30 minutes

 

III. FROM PANAMA CITY via HWY 20

  • Take 20W to Niceville.
  • Take 85S to Airport.
  • Travel 4 miles. The Destin - Fort Walton Beach Airport is on the left.
  • Driving time - 1 to 1.2 hours

 

IV. FROM PANAMA CITY via HWY 98

  • Take 98W to Fort Walton Beach.
  • At second traffic light after bridge, take right onto 85N (Eglin Parkway).
  • Travel North for approximately 7 miles.
  • When entering wooded area, look for a merge to the right to Niceville/Crestview. Take a right to merge.
  • Continue on 85N through 2 traffic signals. The Destin - Fort Walton Beach Airport is on the right.
  • Driving time - 1 to 1.2 hours

 

V. FROM PANAMA CITY via I-10

  • Take I-10W to Crestview.
  • Take Exit 56 at Crestview.
  • Take a left onto 85S. Travel 12 miles.
  • Take a right onto SR 123S before traffic signal.
  • Travel 6 miles on SR 123S.
  • At end, take a left onto 85.
  • After taking a left, when able, immediately get into furthest right lane. The Destin - Fort Walton Beach Airport is on the right.
  • Driving time - 1.2 to 1.5 hours

 

VI. FROM PENSACOLA via HWY 98

  • Take 98E to Mary Esther.
  • In Mary Esther, take 393N (Mary Esther Cutoff) to 189E (Beal Parkway).
  • Take 189E for approximately 5 miles.
  • When entering wooded area, continue travel for several miles. Look for intersection of 189E and 85N. Take a left onto 85N.
  • Travel for 1 mile. The Destin - Fort Walton Beach Airport is on the right.
  • Driving time - 1 to 1.2 hours

 

VII. FROM PENSACOLA via I-10

  • Take I-10E to Crestview.
  • Get off at Exit 56.
  • Take a right onto HWY 85S. Travel South for 12 miles.
  • Take a right onto SR 123S before traffic signal.
  • Travel 6 miles on SR 123S.
  • Take left exit ramp at airport
  • After taking a left, when able, immediately get into furthest right lane. The Destin - Fort Walton Beach Airport is on the right.
  • Driving time - 1 to 1.2 hours

 

 

Maps For
Okaloosa County Airports:

Bob Sikes Airport (CEW), Crestview, FL
Destin Airport (DTS), Destin, FL
Destin - Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), Eglin Air Force Base, FL