NPA - Pensacola Naval Air Station/Forrest Sherman Field

Pensacola, United States

IATA Code: NPA · Pensacola, United States

The airport code NPA is the IATA identifier for Pensacola Naval Air Station/Forrest Sherman Field. You may also find it referred to as Pensacola Airport (NPA).

Pensacola Naval Air Station/Forrest Sherman Field (NPA) serves Pensacola, United States, in the North America fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

NPA is the IATA airport code for Pensacola Naval Air Station/Forrest Sherman Field, located in Pensacola, United States. The airport is situated at coordinates 30.3527°N, 87.3186°W. The current jet fuel price in the North America region is $5.21/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (North America)

$5.21/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
NPA
City
Pensacola
Country
United States
Timezone
America/Chicago
Latitude
30.3527°
Longitude
-87.3186°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
North America

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from NPA

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
PNS - Pensacola 18 km $263 $1/passenger
GUF - Gulf Shores 35 km $511 $1/passenger
NSE - Milton 50 km $729 $1/passenger
VPS - Valparaiso 77 km $1,123 $2/passenger
BFM - Mobile 78 km $1,138 $2/passenger
DSI - Destin 81 km $1,182 $2/passenger
EGI - Crestview 83 km $1,211 $2/passenger
CEW - Crestview 90 km $1,313 $3/passenger
MOB - Mobile 96 km $1,400 $3/passenger
ECP - Panama City 146 km $2,130 $4/passenger
BIX - Biloxi 154 km $2,247 $4/passenger
PFN - Panama City 158 km $2,305 $5/passenger
GPT - Gulfport 168 km $2,451 $5/passenger
PAM - Panama City 170 km $2,480 $5/passenger
ETS - Enterprise 172 km $2,509 $5/passenger
OZR - Fort Rucker/Ozark 184 km $2,684 $5/passenger
DHN - Dothan 208 km $3,034 $6/passenger
TOI - Troy 209 km $3,049 $6/passenger
HBG - Hattiesburg 211 km $3,078 $6/passenger
SEM - Selma 224 km $3,268 $7/passenger
PIB - Hattiesburg/Laurel 229 km $3,341 $7/passenger
AAF - Apalachicola 231 km $3,370 $7/passenger
MGM - MONTGOMERY 234 km $3,414 $7/passenger
MXF - Montgomery 243 km $3,545 $7/passenger
MEI - Meridian 259 km $3,778 $8/passenger
NEW - New Orleans 263 km $3,837 $8/passenger
BGE - Bainbridge 266 km $3,880 $8/passenger
NBG - New Orleans 268 km $3,910 $8/passenger
EUF - Eufala 274 km $3,997 $8/passenger
TLH - Tallahassee 285 km $4,158 $8/passenger
MSY - New Orleans 285 km $4,158 $8/passenger
AUO - Auburn 309 km $4,508 $9/passenger
LSF - Fort Benning 312 km $4,551 $9/passenger
ALX - Alexander City 312 km $4,551 $9/passenger
MCB - Mc Comb 315 km $4,595 $9/passenger
TCL - Tuscaloosa AL 320 km $4,668 $9/passenger
ABY - Albany 326 km $4,756 $10/passenger
CSG - Columbus 330 km $4,814 $10/passenger
TVI - Thomasville 334 km $4,872 $10/passenger
JAN - Jackson 341 km $4,975 $10/passenger
PIM - Pine Mountain 360 km $5,252 $11/passenger
BHM - Birmingham 361 km $5,266 $11/passenger
LGC - LaGrange 364 km $5,310 $11/passenger
GTR - Columbus Mississippi 365 km $5,325 $11/passenger
BTR - Baton Rouge 368 km $5,368 $11/passenger
ASN - Talladega 377 km $5,500 $11/passenger
CBM - Colombus 381 km $5,558 $11/passenger
ANB - Anniston 385 km $5,616 $11/passenger
TMA - Tifton 385 km $5,616 $11/passenger
VLD - Valdosta 390 km $5,689 $11/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your NPA Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the North America region has jet fuel priced at $5.21/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Pensacola

Pensacola enjoys a subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures generally range from 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) throughout the year. Early morning and late evening flights can offer relief from daytime heat during summer. Pack layers for air-conditioned terminals.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through NPA

Traveling through Pensacola in the Americas, passengers should be aware that fuel prices in the North America region directly influence ticket pricing. North and South American airports generally have well-established ground transportation networks, including ride-sharing services, shuttles, and rental car agencies. For international arrivals, customs and immigration processing times vary significantly by country.

🇺🇳 United States Travel Tips

Within the United States, TSA PreCheck and Global Entry can significantly reduce security wait times. Domestic flights require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or passport starting in 2025. Jet fuel prices in North America tend to be among the most competitive globally, though they remain sensitive to Gulf of Mexico refining capacity.

Planning Your Trip via NPA

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