Destin Executive (KDTS)
Airport Information
Destin Executive Pilot Reviews:
Micah B.
February 25, 2026I fly a TBM and recently made a stop in Destin for about 21 hours. My total fees ended up being just under $600. I’m fine with businesses making money, and I get that premium places come with premium pricing. Still, charging that kind of money for a short overnight stop in a single-engine turboprop feels pretty excessive and way out of line.
Hastings, 4.
February 19, 2026This is a seriously expensive place to stop. Honestly, it’ll probably be the last time I ever fly in there. Yesterday I got a bill for almost $500 just to land and park a PA46 for a few hours. That is totally unreasonable, nice knowing you DESTIN, but I’m going to another airport in the area.
dougallen1700
September 25, 2025Stopped by for a day. Good service, clean and comfortable. The $40 fee was waived with a minimum fuel purchase. There is a $10 security fee either way. Allie and the rest of the staff were friendly and helpful. Will certainly stop by again.
FBOs & Fuel
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KVPS | Eglin Afb/Destin-ft. Walton Beach | 7nm NW |
| 1J9 | Fort Walton Beach | 21nm W |
| KCEW | Bob Sikes | 26nm N |
| 54J | Defuniak Springs | 29.6nm NE |
| 2R4 | Peter Prince Fld | 34.9nm NW |
| KECP | Northwest Florida Beaches International | 40.4nm E |
| KPNS | Pensacola International | 43.1nm W |
| 0J4 | Florala Municipal | 45.5nm N |
Remarks
Airport condition unmon.
All aircraft contact eglin cd on 127.7 for atc dep instr prior to takeoff when tower closed.
APT Lighting Schedule: Actvt papi runway 14 & 32; hirl runway 14/32 - CTAF.
Caution: men & equip on & in vicinity of safety area.
Exercise vigilance due to close proximity to eglin afb located 6 nm NW.
For FBO services contact 130.05.
Manager's Phone: Ext 4
Parasailing & banner towing wi 5 nm.
Runway 14 Visual Glide Slope iIndicators: Runway 14 papi una beyond 6 deg left of rcl.
Runway 32 Visual Glide Slope iIndicators: Runway 32 papi unusable beyond 7 degrees left and right of centerlines.
Recent Arrivals
| Ident | Type | From | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| N571ND | C172 | KDTS | 12:28 PM |
Recent Departures
| Ident | Type | To | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNS476 | PC12 | KVRB | 7:55 AM |
| N6675Z | PA25 | - | 4:07 PM |
| N4351R | C172 | - | 3:02 PM |
| N571ND | C172 | - | 11:46 AM |
Radio Frequencies
Airport Information
Destin Executive Pilot Reviews:
Micah B.
February 25, 2026I fly a TBM and recently made a stop in Destin for about 21 hours. My total fees ended up being just under $600. I’m fine with businesses making money, and I get that premium places come with premium pricing. Still, charging that kind of money for a short overnight stop in a single-engine turboprop feels pretty excessive and way out of line.
Hastings, 4.
February 19, 2026This is a seriously expensive place to stop. Honestly, it’ll probably be the last time I ever fly in there. Yesterday I got a bill for almost $500 just to land and park a PA46 for a few hours. That is totally unreasonable, nice knowing you DESTIN, but I’m going to another airport in the area.
dougallen1700
September 25, 2025Stopped by for a day. Good service, clean and comfortable. The $40 fee was waived with a minimum fuel purchase. There is a $10 security fee either way. Allie and the rest of the staff were friendly and helpful. Will certainly stop by again.
FBOs & Fuel
Runway Information
Recent Arrivals
| Ident | Type | From | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| N571ND | C172 | KDTS | 12:28 PM |
Recent Departures
| Ident | Type | To | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNS476 | PC12 | KVRB | 7:55 AM |
| N6675Z | PA25 | - | 4:07 PM |
| N4351R | C172 | - | 3:02 PM |
| N571ND | C172 | - | 11:46 AM |
Radio Frequencies
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KVPS | Eglin Afb/Destin-ft. Walton Beach | 7nm NW |
| 1J9 | Fort Walton Beach | 21nm W |
| KCEW | Bob Sikes | 26nm N |
| 54J | Defuniak Springs | 29.6nm NE |
| 2R4 | Peter Prince Fld | 34.9nm NW |
| KECP | Northwest Florida Beaches International | 40.4nm E |
| KPNS | Pensacola International | 43.1nm W |
| 0J4 | Florala Municipal | 45.5nm N |
Remarks
Airport condition unmon.
All aircraft contact eglin cd on 127.7 for atc dep instr prior to takeoff when tower closed.
APT Lighting Schedule: Actvt papi runway 14 & 32; hirl runway 14/32 - CTAF.
Caution: men & equip on & in vicinity of safety area.
Exercise vigilance due to close proximity to eglin afb located 6 nm NW.
For FBO services contact 130.05.
Manager's Phone: Ext 4
Parasailing & banner towing wi 5 nm.
Runway 14 Visual Glide Slope iIndicators: Runway 14 papi una beyond 6 deg left of rcl.
Runway 32 Visual Glide Slope iIndicators: Runway 32 papi unusable beyond 7 degrees left and right of centerlines.