A major regional gateway for the Florida Panhandle, serving as the primary airport for Panama City Beach and surrounding coastal communities.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is located 18 miles northwest of Panama City, Florida, and serves as the main air travel hub for Bay County and the Emerald Coast. It replaced the former Panama City–Bay County International Airport in 2010 and is the first new international airport built in the U.S. since 9/11, though it currently handles only domestic flights.
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Passenger traffic grew 13.16% in 2024, continuing a multi-year expansion driven by regional tourism and infrastructure investment.
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Workers across airlines, ground services, concessions, security, and airport administration support daily operations.
The airport is undertaking four major infrastructure projects to expand terminal and ramp capacity, anticipating continued passenger growth.
ECP is modernizing passenger processing and baggage systems, though specific biometric or AI initiatives have not been publicly detailed.
Sustainability efforts focus on energy-efficient terminal operations and exploring future adoption of green airport practices as part of expansion plans.
Engage with state and federal agencies to secure funding for expansion and align with evolving aviation security and accessibility standards.
Prioritize terminal upgrades, runway maintenance, and parking expansion to accommodate rising passenger volumes and enhance operational resilience.
Accelerate the integration of energy-efficient technologies and sustainable design in all future airport development projects.
