๐บ๐ธ Destin, United States of America
Destin Executive Airport (KDTS), also known as Coleman Kelly Field, serves as a premier general aviation gateway to Florida's Emerald Coast, located one nautical mile east of Destin's central business district on 395 acres at 22 feet elevation. The airport operates with a single 5,001-foot asphalt runway 14/32 and features a modern terminal building completed in 2007, offering comfortable passenger waiting areas, complimentary Wi-Fi, vending machines, restrooms, and comprehensive amenities including conference rooms, pilot supplies, crew lounges, snooze rooms, and shower facilities.
The facility provides full-service fixed-base operator (FBO) services including 100LL Avgas and jet fuel sales, general maintenance, aircraft catering, hangar services, and courtesy/rental car arrangements, supporting an average of 175 daily aircraft operations (99% general aviation, 1% air taxi). With 61 based aircraft including single-engine, multi-engine, jets, and helicopters, the airport serves corporate aviation, private flights, and recreational pilots accessing the Gulf Coast's pristine white-sand beaches and emerald waters.
The airport opened a control tower in 2017 (awarded 2018 General Aviation Airport Project of the Year) and provides convenient access to Destin's premier attractions including Okaloosa Island beaches, Destin Harbor Boardwalk, and world-class fishing charters. Located in the heart of the Emerald Coast with stunning Gulf of Mexico views, Destin Executive Airport serves as an essential transportation resource for Okaloosa County, offering professional aviation services for visitors and residents enjoying the South's most beautiful coastal destinations.
Destin Executive Airport (DSI) is a premier general aviation facility located in the heart of Destin, Florida, serving as a critical transport node for the Emerald Coast's business and tourism sectors. For travelers connecting through DSI, the most important tip is its prime location; the terminal is just one mile from downtown Destin and the city's famous white-sand beaches. It is important to understand that DSI hosts no scheduled commercial airline services. For most visitors, the primary commercial 'connection' to the region is made by flying into Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), located about 16 miles to the northwest, and then completing the journey via rental car or private shuttle.
If you are flying privately into DSI, the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO), Atlantic Aviation, provides comprehensive support, including professional ground handling and rental car coordination. Ground transportation is well-supported; rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are active in Destin and can be summoned directly to the terminal curb. There is no direct public transit service to the airfield.
The terminal features a professional pilot's lounge with Wi-Fi and restrooms. Because the airport is situated in a busy coastal resort area, pilots should be mindful of the noise abatement procedures and the high volume of military traffic from nearby Eglin Air Force Base. For those visiting the Destin Harbor Boardwalk or the local golf resorts, DSI offers an exceptionally efficient and low-traffic entry point compared to larger commercial hubs.
โข Check latest schedules when connecting through Destin Executive Airport.
โข Destin Executive Airport is a premier general aviation field in Destin, Florida.
โข It is just one mile from downtown and the white-sand beaches.
โข DSI has no scheduled commercial airline service.
โข Most visitors use Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, then drive or shuttle in.
Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources