VPS Arrivals & Departures
Live flight status, arrivals, departures and airport information for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport in Valparaiso, United States.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is a major international airport serving Valparaiso, United States. The airport connects the region to destinations across the globe on a busy schedule of daily arrivals and departures. The VPS live flight board provides real-time arrivals, departures, delays, and flight status for every ADS-B-tracked aircraft in range, including altitude, ground speed, and estimated arrival time updated every minute. Whether you're tracking an arrival, following a departure, or monitoring delays, the VPS live board gives you accurate, up-to-the-minute airport status at a glance.
Current FAA Status
FAA Delay History
Delay history will appear here as new FAA status changes are detected for this airport.
About Valparaiso Airport Delays
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) delay status is monitored in real time using FAA National Airspace System (NAS) data. FAA delay advisories at VPS include Ground Delay Programs (GDPs), Ground Stops (GS), Arrival and Departure Delay Advisories, and Airport Closures. These are system-wide restrictions issued by the FAA and affect all airlines and flights operating at the airport. Data refreshes automatically every 5 minutes.
FAA Abbreviation Reference
Valparaiso (VPS) Airport Delays — FAQ
What does an active FAA delay mean at VPS?
An active FAA delay at VPS means the FAA has issued an advisory — such as a Ground Stop, Ground Delay Program, or Arrival/Departure Delay — affecting flights operating at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. It is a system-wide restriction, not specific to one airline.
What is a Ground Delay Program at VPS?
A Ground Delay Program at VPS means inbound flights are being held at their departure airports and given controlled release times. This absorbs delay on the ground rather than in the air, saving fuel and improving safety. GDPs typically last several hours.
What is a Ground Stop at VPS?
A Ground Stop at VPS temporarily halts all departures heading to Valparaiso. Flights already en route are generally allowed to continue. Ground Stops are usually shorter in duration than Ground Delay Programs and are issued when conditions change rapidly.
How often is VPS FAA delay data updated?
FAA delay status for VPS on FlightStatus.flights refreshes every 5 minutes from official FAA NAS data. The Delay History section above shows all status changes detected in the past 24 hours.
Are FAA airport delays the same as individual flight delays at VPS?
No. FAA airport delays are system-wide advisories issued by the FAA affecting all flights at VPS. Individual flight delays may also be caused by airline-specific issues such as late-arriving aircraft, crew availability, or mechanical problems. Both can occur simultaneously.