Whiting Field NAS South (KNDZ), Florida
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Overview
Whiting Field NAS South, listed under ICAO code KNDZ, is a US Navy training airfield near Milton, Florida, operated as a private-use facility rather than a public airport. It sits close to its sister field, Whiting Field NAS North, about 1.52 nautical miles away, and shares the regional airspace used for Navy flight training across the Milton area. The field runs two paved runways exceeding 5,900 feet in length alongside a dense layout of dedicated helicopter training pads, reflecting its role in fixed-wing and rotary-wing instruction. FAA TFMSC data shows the field's business aviation traffic is highly seasonal and tied to the Monday-through-Friday training schedule rather than continuous operations.
Runways
Whiting Field NAS South has two paved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 6,002 ft long and 200 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Whiting Field NAS South has 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Whiting Field NAS South does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Pensacola International (KPNS), 16 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Whiting Field NAS South recorded 1,391 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April. Business aviation traffic at KNDZ concentrates in the first half of the year, peaking in April, and falls to near zero from September through December according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 303 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Whiting Field NAS South averages 24.7 days above 90°F in July and 7.8 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.7°F, and January the coldest, at 64.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Whiting Field NAS South has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
At the approach end of Runway 14, helicopter pad H2 is centered at N30°42.093'/W087°01.288'.
At the approach end of Runway 14, abeam the ramp, helicopter pad H3 is centered at N30°42.026'/W087°01.215'.
At the approach end of Runway 32, helicopter pad H5 is centered at N30°41.598'/W087°00.757'.
Transient alert: practice approaches require prior permission 24 hours in advance through base operations. Transient line service is available only from 1400 to 2200Z, Monday through Friday. Transient parking is limited, and ground support equipment requires five days' notice through base operations. Transient aircraft should contact base operations 10 minutes prior to arrival. Transient PAR approaches can expect radar vectors to Runway 32.
Contact Duty Operations for prior permission information by phone or email. Contact the Airfield Manager for CALP by phone or email.
MALSR is activated for Runway 32; PAPI is installed on Runways 05, 14, 23, and 32; HIRL serves Runways 05/23 and 14/32, controlled via CTAF.
On the west side of Runway 14, helicopter pad H-A is centered at N30°41.821'/W087°01.177'.
On the west side of Runway 32, helicopter pad H-B is centered at N30°41.603'/W087°00.944'.
On the east side of the closed runway, helicopter pad H-C is centered at N30°41.803'/W087°00.697'.
On the south side of the closed runway, helicopter pad H-D is centered at N30°41.929'/W087°00.650'.
On the north side of the closed runway, helicopter pad H-E is centered at N30°42.064'/W087°00.483'.
On the southeast side of Runway 23, helicopter pad H-F is centered at N30°42.172'/W087°00.348'.
Midfield on Runway 5-23, helicopter pad H1 is centered at N30°42.013'/W087°00.742'.
At the intersection of Runway 14-32 and Runway 5-23, helicopter pad H4 is centered at N30°41.815'/W087°00.989'.
Adjacent to Taxiway Y near Runway 23, helicopter pad H6 is centered at N30°42.383'/W087°00.388'.
Fuel available includes J8, with JASU-1 (NC-8) ground servicing equipment.
Caution: helicopter training operations occur at all hours; no overrun area is available.
DD-1801 weather codes are obtained at the Navy METOC website; after-hours weather is provided by AWS Norfolk.
Taxiway Z north of Langley Road is not visible from the air traffic control tower.
Ponding occurs after rain; braking action reports apply.
A boundary-lighted helicopter pad is located north of the airport, for search-and-rescue and VIP use only.
Flight plans for Whiting Field should be submitted by fax or email to base operations; confirmation of flight plans is handled through FPG Dispatch.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Whiting Field NAS South has five airfields within 15 NM. The closest is Whiting Field NAS North (KNSE), 1.52 NM north.
Part of the Panama City and Destin area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of traffic operates at KNDZ?
KNDZ, Whiting Field NAS South, is a US Navy training airfield near Milton, Florida, and it is not open to civilian public use. FAA TFMSC data recorded 7,211 total annual operations, with 1,391 attributed to business aviation transponder activity in 2025. The field is dedicated primarily to helicopter and fixed-wing flight training, and a caution remark notes helicopter training operations occur around the clock. Any transient civilian or business aircraft movement requires prior permission, since this is a military facility rather than a public-use airport. Dispatchers should treat KNDZ as PPR-only for any non-military purpose.
What are the runway dimensions at Whiting Field NAS South?
Whiting Field NAS South (KNDZ) has two paved runways available for fixed-wing operations. Runway 14/32 measures 6,002 feet long and 200 feet wide, while Runway 05/23 measures 5,996 feet long and 200 feet wide. Both surfaces are asphalt. The field also lists numerous 100-foot helicopter pads identified by letter and number designators, reflecting the base's rotary-wing training mission. The unusually wide 200-foot runway width on both paved strips supports the training syllabus flown at this Navy field.
Is fuel available at KNDZ?
Whiting Field NAS South, listed under ICAO code KNDZ, carries 100LL as its documented fuel type, with no Jet A listed in airport data. A separate general remark references J8 fuel along with JASU-1 (NC-8) ground support equipment, which reflects military fuel and servicing infrastructure rather than a civilian fuel sale. Because this is a Navy training field, fuel access for transient aircraft is tied to prior permission and coordination with base operations rather than standard commercial fueling. Transient line service, where available, operates only on a limited weekly schedule per published remarks. Dispatchers should confirm fuel arrangements directly with base operations before planning a stop.
Does KNDZ handle customs clearance for international arrivals?
Whiting Field NAS South (KNDZ) has no customs processing on site. The nearest customs airport of entry is KPNS, located approximately 16.19 nautical miles away. Since KNDZ is a private-use military airfield, any customs-related crossing would need to route through KPNS or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at Whiting Field. Dispatchers planning international legs involving this area should build KPNS into the routing for customs clearance. This applies regardless of the training or transient nature of the flight into KNDZ itself.
When is KNDZ open for operations, and how does traffic vary through the year?
Whiting Field NAS South operates Monday through Friday from 1145 to 0500Z, and it is closed on weekends and holidays according to the published attendance schedule. Business aviation traffic tracked by FAA TFMSC is heavily concentrated in the first half of the calendar year, with April recording the highest monthly count at 303 operations. Traffic drops sharply after July, falling to single digits or zero from September through December. This pattern reflects a training schedule with an active season, not a steady year-round operating tempo. Dispatchers coordinating any activity at KNDZ outside the Monday-Friday window or during the fall months should expect minimal support availability.