Airport Overview
Formerly Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport and Pensacola Regional Airport (Hagler Field), Pensacola International Airport is a public use airport.
PNS is located three nautical miles (6 km) northeast of the central business district of Pensacola, in Escambia County, Florida, United States. It is owned by the City of Pensacola.
Airport Stats & Facts
- For 2017-2021, PNS Airport was included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021, in which it is categorized as a small-hub primary commercial service facility.
- In 2018, the airport served 1.9 million passengers.
- Pensacola International Airport covers an area of 1,211 acres (490 ha).
Airport Traveling Tips
- Passengers are advised to arrive at least 2 hours before their scheduled flight departure.
- Passengers are recommended to not wrap gifts, as security officers may have to search the contents of packages.
- Make sure to pack the luggage according to the guidelines and do not forget to carry a photo ID.
- Please take a look at the PNS Airport Map before visiting the airport for a flight.
Passenger Pickup and Drop-off
- For picking up a passenger, visitors can wait in the cell phone lot, or use the parking option.
- Passengers can be dropped off outside the terminal.
Flight Status
- For arriving flights: Arriving flight status provides Pensacola Airport arrival times, gate information, time to land, and delays.
- For departing flights: Departing flights status shows actual vs scheduled departure, map tracking, departure times, flight delays, and gate information.
- To get the best fares book a flight at PNS Airport.
Airport Terminals
Pensacola has one passenger terminal with 12 gates. Gates 1 through 10 are located on the 2nd floor, while Gates 11 and 12 are located on the ground floor.
For additional information, and to see the terminal location please refer to the PNS Terminal Map here.
Airlines Served
The various airlines served at Pensacola Airport include American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and more.
View the full list of airlines served at PNS Airport here.
Airport Parking
Parking Garage
Parking garage is adjacent to the terminal and is connected on the second level with the Sky Bridge.
Rates:
$11 per day (24 Hours)
$1 per 1/2 hour
Surface Lot
It is on the North, South and West of the Parking Garage, and is located in close proximity to the terminal.
Rates:
$9 per day (24 Hours)
$2 per hour
Ground Transportation
For ground transportation, passengers have a variety of options to choose from, after arriving at the airport. The various options include buses, car rentals, airport shuttles, etc. Many passengers also opt for ride services such as Uber, Lyft, and Taxis.
Car Rentals
Rental Car counters are located on the first level of the terminal at Baggage Claim. Some of the well-known providers include Enterprise, Hertz, National, and more.
Courtesy Cars
Courtesy vehicles are managed and maintained by the hotels. To arrange pickup or drop off, passengers may contact the hotel directly.
Taxis
The various taxi providers at PNS Airport include American Top Flight Taxi, Dragon Rider Taxi, Choice Taxi, and more.
Amenities & Services
To help you have an amazing stay, Pensacola Airport provides visitors with different amenities and services including:
- Restaurants, cafes, and bars.
- Stores, gift shops, and local souvenir shops.
- Massage bars, and shoe shine stations.
- Free Wi-Fi internet throughout the airport.
- Currency exchange.
- Multiple art installations and exhibits on display.
Contact Information
Address: 2430 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504, USA
Website: http://www.flypensacola.com
Phone: (850) 436 5000
Pensacola Airport: A Brief History Timeline
- In 1935, a passenger terminal opened, and airline service began two years later. Atlantic and Gulf Airlines went out of business a few months later after failing to get an airmail contract.
- In 1938 National Airlines began flights to Mobile and Jacksonville.
- From 1940 to 1945, the airport was a U.S. Navy training facility; the Navy built a control tower and added a fourth runway.
- In 1947 Eastern AirLines began service out of Pensacola, and in 1952 a modern terminal replaced the original one.
- In 2005 United Express began service out of Pensacola.
- Pensacola mayor Ashton Hayward announced on November 9, 2011, that the airport would change its name from Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport to Pensacola International Airport, effective immediately.
- In 2018, Frontier Airlines initiated service at Pensacola.