KDTS

VFR

DESTIN EXEC

DESTIN · FLORIDA

Elev
22.6'
Longest RWY
5,001'14/32
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
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Before you fly into KDTS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,022.6'
MSL · field 22.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KDTS

Current METAR

Observed 06:53Z

KDTS 100653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/23 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02440228
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 23°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
947 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM E
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
DTS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TRACY STAGE
Address
1701 STATE ROAD 85 NORTH, EGLIN AFB FL 32542-1413

Flight service · Hours

FSS GNV
GAINESVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 14
141°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 141° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,023 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32141° / 321°5,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 4-box left(3°)37', trees, 1485' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 34
32PAPI 4-box left(3°)117', bldg, 4880' from thr, 325' R of cntrln, slope 40

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KDTS DESTIN EXEC in DESTIN, FLORIDA, showing runways 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14
KDTS · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • EXERCISE VIGILANCE DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY TO EGLIN AFB LCTD 6 NM NW.
  • ALL ACFT CTC EGLIN CD ON 127.7 FOR ATC DEP INSTR PRIOR TO TKOF WHEN TWR CLSD.
  • WHEN TWR CLSD; IFR ACFT RMN ON GND & CTC DEP CTL FOR CLIMB OUT INSTR & IFR RLS.
  • ARPT COND UNMON.
  • PARASAILING & BANNER TOWING WI 5 NM.
  • CAUTION: MEN & EQUIP ON & INVOF SAFETY AREA.
  • FOR FBO SERVICES CONTACT 130.05.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 14 & 32; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14RWY 14 PAPI UNA BYD 6 DEG L OF RCL.
  • 32RWY 32 PAPI UNUSABLE BEYOND 7 DEGREES LEFT AND RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • MANAGERALTN CTC: NICHOLAS WISNOSKI 850-333-7730.
  • MANAGEREXT 4

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Key facts · KDTS

Answer card
ICAO
KDTS
Name
DESTIN EXEC
Location
DESTIN, FLORIDA
Elevation
22.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,022.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Destin Executive Airport is in Destin, Florida. The field elevation is 22.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 14/32, which is 5,001 ft long and asphalt. The tower is open 0600-2200. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so check the current Chart Supplement before you fly. Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call 850-424-6890 for current services. When the tower is closed, IFR aircraft stay on the ground until departure control gives climb-out instructions and an IFR release. That matters here because Eglin Air Force Base is only 6 NM northwest. The published remarks also call out parasailing and banner towing within 5 NM. Use extra vigilance in the pattern and on departure. Runway lighting and PAPI are available on both ends. Runway 14 PAPI has a left-of-centerline limit. Runway 32 PAPI has a wider usable range, but still needs a normal centerline approach. Airport condition is unmonitored, so do not assume anything about surface status without a current check. For FBO services, the remarks also direct pilots to contact 130.05.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KDTS?
KDTS has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 5,001 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway by default.
What is the field elevation at Destin Executive Airport?
The field elevation is 22.6 ft MSL. That is low coastal terrain, so density altitude still needs attention on hot days.
Is there an ILS at KDTS?
No ILS approaches are published for KDTS. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What are the tower hours at KDTS?
The tower is open 0600-2200. Outside those hours, the published remarks say IFR aircraft remain on the ground until departure control gives climb-out instructions and an IFR release.
What is the pattern altitude at KDTS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only after confirming the current Chart Supplement.
Which FBO is on the field at KDTS?
Atlantic Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call 850-424-6890 for current services.
Does KDTS have any operational cautions for first-time pilots?
Yes. The airport is close to Eglin Air Force Base, which is 6 NM northwest. The remarks also note parasailing and banner towing within 5 NM, so keep your scan tight in the local area.
What runway lighting is available at KDTS?
PAPI is active on runways 14 and 32. High intensity runway lighting is also active on both runways. Use CTAF when the tower is closed.

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