Eglin AFB, Florida
Eglin AFB is a community of 2,778 people in Okaloosa County, Florida, founded in 1935.
Why visit Eglin AFB
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Air Force Armament Museum, Camp Pinchot Historic District and Shalimar Pointe Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Eglin AFB
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eglin AFB
Eglin Air Force Base (IATA: VPS, ICAO: KVPS, FAA LID: VPS) is a United States Air Force (USAF) base in the western Florida panhandle, located about three miles (5 km) southwest of Valparaiso in Okaloosa County.
From the Wikipedia article Eglin Air Force Base (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks19
Air Force Armament Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
Museum in Florida, United States
100 Museum Dive, Eglin Air Force Base
Mo-Sa 09:30-16:30
Camp Pinchot Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
McKinley Climatic Laboratory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Laboratory in Valparaiso, Florida
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Warrior Landing Community Center Playground
Playground · 0.4 mi
Playground Equipment
Restaurants and cafes4
Yoyo's Thai Food Truck
Restaurant · Thai · 1.8 mi
1285 Eglin Parkway North, Shalimar
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
2587 Eglin Boulevard, Elgin Air Force Base
Mo-Th 06:00-18:00; Fr 06:00-16:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi
Memorial Trail
Mo-Fr 06:30-19:00; Sa 10:30-14:30
Where to stay1
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
1280 Eglin Parkway North, Shalimar
24/7
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
School · 4.1 mi
110 Racetrack Rd Nw, Fort Walton Beach
Elliott Point Elementary School
School · 3.9 mi
301 Hughes St Ne, Fort Walton Beach
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
School · 4.9 mi
1123 Hospital Road, Fort Walton Beach
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
School · 5.8 mi
322 Holmes Blvd Nw, Fort Walton Beach
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
School · 5.1 mi
310 Perry Ave Se, Fort Walton Beach
Healthcare3
Map of Eglin AFB
55 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 41°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 46°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 53°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 69°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 8.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 72°F | 9.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 68°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 56°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 45°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 41°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Niceville (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Okaloosa County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-27: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Eglin Air Force Base/Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Fort Walton Beach 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Wright 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Destin 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Niceville 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Crestview 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Navarre 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- East Milton 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Midway 28 mi west, about 44 min by car
- DeFuniak Springs 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Milton 32 mi west, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- MOAB glide bomb, Greg Goebel, CC BY-SA 2.0
- F-117 on ice at McKinley Climatic Laboratory 022808-F-0000P-064, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Camp Pinchot Historic District pano, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
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