Runway 12 at KVPS is the 12,004 ft end of the runway at EGLIN AFB/DESTIN-FT WALTON BEACH in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach, Florida. The opposite end is Runway 30. Magnetic heading is 119.792774521662°. Surface is ASPH-CONC. Pattern direction is left traffic, standard. No ILS is published for Runway 12.
Field elevation at the airport is 84 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 12 is 83.3 ft MSL. This is a controlled field with a tower. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 12
Based on the current METAR wind at KVPS.
- Headwind
- 5.2 kt
- Crosswind
- 3.0 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 30°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 12
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 12
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 117°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 27°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (297°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 117°M for Runway 12
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 12 at KVPS?
Runway 12 at KVPS has a magnetic heading of 119.792774521662°. That is the published heading for this end.
How long is Runway 12 at KVPS?
Runway 12 is 12,004 ft long. It is a long runway end at KVPS.
What is the surface of Runway 12 at KVPS?
The surface is ASPH-CONC. That is the published runway surface for Runway 12.
Is Runway 12 at KVPS left or right traffic?
Runway 12 uses left traffic, standard. Use that pattern direction unless ATC gives different instructions.
Does Runway 12 at KVPS have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for Runway 12. Check the published IAP for current approach data.
What is the opposite end of Runway 12 at KVPS?
The opposite end is Runway 30. Runway 12 and Runway 30 are the two ends of the same runway.