Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS/KVPS), officially known as Northwest Florida Regional Airport, is located in Valparaiso, Florida, within Okaloosa County. It serves the Destin and Fort Walton Beach resort communities along the Gulf of Mexico's Emerald Coast, handling both commercial and military aviation traffic. The airport shares its facilities with Eglin Air Force Base, one of the largest military installations in the world, which significantly influences its operational environment. Commercial passenger services connect the region to major hub airports, with seasonal and year-round routes catering to leisure travelers visiting the area's beaches. The airport has seen consistent growth in passenger traffic driven by the popularity of the Destin area as a vacation destination. Infrastructure investments have been made over the years to accommodate increasing demand, including terminal upgrades and expanded parking facilities.