Why go
- City in Florida, United States.
- Served by Eglin Auxiliary Field 6 Airport.
History
Fort Walton Beach, often referred to by the initialism FWB, is a city in southern Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fort Walton Beach had a population of 20,922. It is a principal city of the Crestview−Fort Walton Beach−Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, ERD) · 3 routes: Charlotte*, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ-700, ERJ-145, ERD, CRJ) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington
- Air France AF (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Eglin Auxiliary Field 6 Airport; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.