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IATA: ECP · Panama City Beach, United States

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport Guide

CapitalWashington
Population340,110,988
CurrencyUSD $ United States dollar
LanguageEnglish
Time ZoneUTC-05:00 CDT
AirportECP
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~1,154,498

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (IATA: ECP) is a key aviation hub serving Panama City Beach and the wider United States region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Panama City Beach from ECP

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at ECP

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
ECP / KECP
Serves
Panama City Beach
Country
United States
Local time now
23:11 (CDT)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Currency
USD ($)
Capital
Washington
Coordinates
30.3417, -85.7973

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Nonstop destinations from ECP

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport has published nonstop service to 5 airports across 1 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from ECP.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
AtlantaATLUnited States386 km
NashvilleBNAUnited States646 km
BaltimoreBWIUnited States1,285 km
HoustonHOUUnited States916 km
OrlandoMCOUnited States484 km

Airlines serving ECP

2 carriers publish nonstop service at ECP, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Southwest AirlinesWNBudget8
Delta Air LinesDLFull Service4

At the airport

General guidance rather than ECP-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.