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(KNPA) Pensacola Nas (Forrest Sherman Field)

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Pensacola, FL
(850) 452-2735

Overview

Military (Navy)
Attendance:

Attended

Mar-Nov/Mon-Fri/1200-0300Z
FAA
Nov-Mar/ /1300-0300Z
FAA
Year-round,Sat/Clsd
FAA
Year-round,Sun/2100-0230Z++
FAA
Runways:
07L/25R, 07R/25L, 01/19

Longest paved runway: 8,001 ft (2,439 m)

Elevation:
28 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Dep Acft Ctc Clnc Del Prior Taxi.
FAA
Sfa.
FAA
Mil Ops Hrs: 0500-2300
FAA
Tower Hrs: 1300-0300Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT; 2100-0230Z++ SUN, HOL BY NOTAM.
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS C SVC 1300-0300Z++ MON-FRI, CLSD SAT, 2100-0230Z++ SUN, HOL BY NOTAM; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
FAA
Fees:
None
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:49 am - 7:48 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:15 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:21 am
(Tomorrow)

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Pensacola Nas (Forrest Sherman Fld)


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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

(850) 456-8676
(850) 393-1561
NPA
US Navy Lodge Guest Housing
National Museum Of Naval Aviation
Pensacola Lighthouse

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Runway 07L/25R

Dimensions:
8,001 × 200 ft
(2,439 × 61 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:07L25R
Elevation: 23.4 ft 16.1 ft
Heading:n/an/a
Gradient: 0.09% down 0.09% up
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic patternNot provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings:n/an/a
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-I Config.
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC: ILS/DME n/a
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:
Hook E28(B) (1200')
FAA
Hook E28(B) (1300')
FAA

Runway 07R/25L

Dimensions:
8,000 × 200 ft
(2,438 × 61 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:07R25L
Elevation: 24.1 ft 15.2 ft
Heading:n/an/a
Gradient: 0.11% down 0.11% up
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic patternNot provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings:n/an/a
Approach Lighting:
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:
Hook E28(B) (1300')
FAA
Hook E28(B) (1450')
FAA

Runway 01/19

Dimensions:
7,136 × 200 ft
(2,175 × 61 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:0119
Elevation: 27.8 ft 16.1 ft
Heading:n/an/a
Gradient: 0.16% down 0.16% up
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic patternNot provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings:n/an/a
Approach Lighting:
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:n/an/a
Comments:
Hook E28(B)(1554')
FAA
Hook E28(B) (1100')
FAA

TFRs

Location: NPA
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TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KNPA. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: NPA
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 8
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
04/01/2025 1510 06/30/2025 1200
TWY A6 IS CLOSED BETWEEN ALPHA AND TOW RD
03/27/2025 1552 06/25/2025 1200
TACAN Y RWY 7R CAT CDE MIN 440-1 1/8 415 (500-1 1/8).
05/30/2025 2300 06/02/2025 1200
SERVICE TOWER CLOSED, CLASS C SERVICES NOT AVAILABLE, CONTACT PENSACOLA APPROACH ON 270.8 OR 120.65.
06/03/2025 1500 06/03/2025 1630
AERODROME CLOSED, DMSTN HIGH SPEED AIRCRAFT, 5NM RADIUS, ALT 10,000 AND BELOW, TAS 350+, NO TAXIING 15 PRIOR…
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04/02/2025 1845 07/01/2025 1300
RWY 01 IN THE EVENT OF OVERRUN UTILIZE CAUTION DUE TO BROKEN ASPHALT ON LAST 500 FEET.
06/04/2025 1500 06/04/2025 1630
AERODROME CLOSED, DMSTN HIGH SPEED AIRCRAFT, 5NM RADIUS, ALT 10,000 AND BELOW, TAS 350+, NO TAXIING 15 PRIOR…
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05/19/2025 2245 08/17/2025 1700
TRANSIENT ALERT SERVICES ARE LIMITED TO 0900L-1700L.
04/02/2025 1845 07/01/2025 1200
AERODROME SINK HOLES THROUGHOUT THE AIRFIELD IN THE LATERAL SAFETY AREAS OF TAXIWAYS AND RUNWAYS MARKED BY C…
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Additional Remarks

A-Gear: 15 Min Ntc for Short Field Arrestment.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Acft Exp to Conduct Opr Fr Sherman Field CTC Fleet Liaison Office Dsn 459-4333, C850-452-4333 for Sked.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
B-52 Operations Prohibited.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Expect Simultaneous Opr Dur Dual Ry Operations. Ponding Occurs After Moderate to Hvy Rain At All Ry Int and Hold Short Areas. Ry 7L-R/25L-R Grooved. Ry 1/19 not Grooved.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Civ Acft Ldg Pmt CTC Deputy Air Operations Officer Dsn:459-2547 C:850-452-2547.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Cstms/Ag/Img: Cstms, Ag Avbl If Prior Arng Made with Min 48 Hr Advance Ntc.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fluid - Sp Lhox Lox Oxrb Acft Nitrogen and Ox Svcg Avbl Mar-Nov 1200-0300Z, Mon-Fri, Nov-Mar 1300-0300Z, Clsd Sat-Sun, Open by Notam, and Hol by Notam.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fuel: Jet A++
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Jasu - 2(Nc-10) 2(Msu-200)
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement: Req All Acft Remain At or Abv 500' and 0.5 Nm Off-Shore Fr Navarre Beach to W of Johnson Beach Due to Nesting of Protected Species Apr-Oct.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Oil: O-128-148-156
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd - Prior Permission Required All Acft, CTC Transient Line Dsn 459-2672, C850-452-2672.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Sector Control Pensacola, Fl Npa (Call Sign Seabreeze) Dsn 459-2735 C850-452-2735. (R) Ctl Svc and Sked Provided in W155 to All Mil and Designated Civ Air Opr. All Acft Opr in W155 Shall be Sked, Check In/Out on Prim Freq and Remain in Continuos Rdo Com with Seabreeze or with the Mil Radar Unit/Fac Specifically Authority by Seabreeze to Provide Ctl/Containment Svc. Acft Opr Blw 3500' May not Receive Radar Services Due to Limited Radar/Radio Coverage. for Detailed Warning Oparea Sked/Use Pro, CTC Sector Control Pensacola, Fl Npa (Call Sign Seabreeze) Dsn 459-2735, C850-452-2735.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tfc Pat: Ldg/Taxi Lgt Rqr All Ldg When Wx Cond Permit. Wheels Watch not on Stn. See Mandatory Ifr Arr Pro-Flip Ap/1 Supplementary Airport Rmk. Reduced Rwy Separation Std in Eff Cnatra Acft Only. Multiple Approach Severely Ltd Dur Single Rwy Opr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert: Tran Svc Avbl Mar-Nov 1200-0300Z Mon-Fri; Nov-Mar 1300-0300Z; Clsd Sat-Sun & Hol by Notam; Ot Tran Acft Na.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 30.35327, -87.31797
  • 30° 21′ 11.8″ N, 87° 19′ 4.7″ W
  • 30° 21.196′ N, 87° 19.078′ W
ARTCC:
Jacksonville (ZJX)
App/Depart Control Facility:
P31
Chart:
NACO: New Orleans Sectional
FSS:
Gainesville (GNV)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
No
Mag Var:
03W (2025)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Avbl Only During Hrs of Operation.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 120.65 Pensacola
Approach/Departure 120.65 Pensacola
ATIS 124.35 Sherman
CLASS C 120.65 Pensacola
Clearance Delivery 134.1 Sherman
Ground Control 121.7 Sherman
Tower 120.7 Sherman

Navaids

Services

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Aircraft & Activity

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Webcams

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METARs

METARs from this airport:

KNPA
VFR
Obsv:
2:56 PM GMT
(18 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
050°
@ 6 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.01 "Hg
Temp:
28.9 °C (84.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
17.2 °C (63.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KPNS
10 nm NE
VFR
Obsv:
2:53 PM GMT
(21 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
010°
@ 7 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.02 "Hg
Temp:
27.8 °C (82.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
18.3 °C (64.9 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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KJKA
18 nm W
VFR
Obsv:
2:56 PM GMT
(18 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
060°
@ 6 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.01 "Hg
Temp:
29.0 °C (84.2 °F)
Dew Pt:
19.0 °C (66.2 °F)
Cld:
  • Few clouds 3000' AGL
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KNDZ
26 nm NE
VFR
Obsv:
2:56 PM GMT
(18 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
020°
@ 7 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.03 "Hg
Temp:
29.4 °C (84.9 °F)
Dew Pt:
18.9 °C (66.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 3300' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from this airport:

KNPA TAF
Issued:
2:54 PM GMT
(20 minutes ago)
Today 3:00 PM - Tomorrow 1:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
180°
@ 10 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 5500' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 30000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 5500' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 30000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 1:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 5500' AGL
  • Few clouds 30000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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TAFs from nearby airports:

KPNS TAF
10 nm NE
Issued:
11:20 AM GMT
(4 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
010°
@ 4 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 8000' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 15000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 6:00 PM - Tomorrow 1:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
140°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 1:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
200°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KJKA TAF
18 nm W
Issued:
11:20 AM GMT
(4 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 3 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 8000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 5:00 PM - Tomorrow 1:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
140°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 1:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
180°
@ 2 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KNSE TAF
27 nm NE
Issued:
3:03 PM GMT
(11 minutes ago)
Today 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 3500' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 30000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 7:00 PM - Tomorrow 2:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
160°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 6000' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 30000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 2:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 3 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 5000' AGL
  • Few clouds 30000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KHRT TAF
33 nm E
Issued:
10:00 AM GMT
(5 hours ago)
Today 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
020°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 5000' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 18000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
150°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 11:00 PM - Tomorrow 11:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
200°
@ 12 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 3000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
080°
@ 12 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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KBFM TAF
42 nm W
Issued:
11:20 AM GMT
(4 hours ago)
Today 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 3 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 7000' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 6:00 PM - Tomorrow 1:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
140°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 1:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
190°
@ 3 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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KVPS TAF
42 nm E
Issued:
9:00 AM GMT
(6 hours ago)
Today 9:00 AM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 6000' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 20000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 6000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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KEGI TAF
45 nm NE
Issued:
1:30 PM GMT
(2 hours ago)
Today 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
050°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Today 5:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
180°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Sky clear
Wx:
N/A
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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Commanding Officer
Naval Air Station
Pensacola, FL 32508
(850) 452-2735 (Office)

Owner

US Navy
Oceanographic Ofc-Code 3142
Washington, DC 20373

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