NW Florida Beaches Int
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, identified as ECP and KECP, is the main commercial airport serving Panama City Beach in the Florida Panhandle. It is a medium airport, which usually means an easier, less hectic experience than a major hub while still offering the essential facilities most travelers need. Sitting at an elevation of 69 feet above sea level, the airport is well placed for visitors heading to the region’s beaches, resorts, and coastal communities.
About NW Florida Beaches Int
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, identified as ECP and KECP, is the main commercial airport serving Panama City Beach in the Florida Panhandle. It is a medium airport, which usually means an easier, less hectic experience than a major hub while still offering the essential facilities most travelers need. Sitting at an elevation of 69 feet above sea level, the airport is well placed for visitors heading to the region’s beaches, resorts, and coastal communities.
Overview
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, identified as ECP and KECP, is the main commercial airport serving Panama City Beach in the Florida Panhandle. It is a medium airport, which usually means an easier, less hectic experience than a major hub while still offering the essential facilities most travelers need. Sitting at an elevation of 69 feet above sea level, the airport is well placed for visitors heading to the region’s beaches, resorts, and coastal communities.
What Travelers Should Know
- ECP operates in the America/Chicago time zone, so double-check schedules if you are arriving from Eastern Time destinations in Florida.
- The airport has one runway, 16/34, which is 10,000 feet long, concrete, and lighted, supporting regular commercial service and reliable operations.
- Because it serves Panama City Beach directly, it can be a practical arrival point for shorter ground transfers to beach hotels and vacation rentals.
- For current flight details, parking information, and passenger updates, the official airport website is http://iflybeaches.com.
Why It Works Well for Visitors
For leisure travelers, ECP is especially convenient because it is designed around straightforward arrivals and departures rather than the scale and complexity of a giant metropolitan airport. That can translate into shorter walking distances, simpler pickup arrangements, and a more relaxed start or finish to a beach trip. If you are planning a Gulf Coast holiday, it is worth checking the airport site before travel for the latest passenger guidance, local transport information, and any seasonal updates that could affect your journey.
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FAQ
NW Florida Beaches Int — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- NW Florida Beaches Int is located in Panama City, United States (North America), at coordinates 30.360°, -85.800°.
- Its IATA code is ECP and its ICAO code is KECP.
- NW Florida Beaches Int serves Panama City, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- NW Florida Beaches Int operates on America/Chicago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- NW Florida Beaches Int sits at latitude 30.360° and longitude -85.800°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ECP. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ECP is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ECP on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 6300 West Bay Parkway, Panama City, Florida, 32409, United States, the phone number is +1 850-763-6751, the official website is http://www.iflybeaches.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.