Pensacola Airport is approximately 70 miles from Eglin AFB and Okaloosa Regional Airport is adjacent to the base. If you are driving from the Pensacola airport to Eglin AFB, follow the signs from the airport to I-10 East. Turn right on SR 85 at Crestview (exit 56), which leads to Niceville. Turn right on SR 20 (John Sims Parkway) until you reach the Eglin AFB East Gate. If you arrive at the Okaloosa Regional Airport, exit the airport to the right on SR 85 until you reach SR 20 in Valparaiso, Turn right and follow it to the Eglin AFB East gate. Individuals who are driving should take I-10 to exit 56, go south on SR 85 until reach intersection of SR 85 and Hwy 20 in Niceville, turn right on Hwy 20 (John Sims Parkway) and continue until you reach the Eglin East Gate.
DIRECTIONS TO INSTALLATION from Pensacola:
CONSTRUCTION NOTE; The East Gate area is undergoing renovation and there will be delays at peak travel times early morning and in the afternoon.
Eglin AFB is located in Okaloosa County approx 60 miles East of Pensacola and 65 miles West of Panama City in the Northwest Area (called the Panhandle) of Florida.
From the Okaloosa Airport to Eglin:
Base taxi service is available for military members without families -- Call (850) 882-3791/DSN 872-3791. If you are driving, turn left on to Hwy 85. At the first light (Lewis Turner Blvd), turn left. Continue for approx 1/2 mile and turn left where you will enter the West Gate of Eglin.
From the Airport in Pensacola:
Take I-110 E to Hwy 98 W. Follow Hwy 98 W for about 50 miles until you reach Fort Walton Beach. Turn left on to Eglin Parkway and continue until you reach Eglin's West Gate.
Driving from the Northeast/Southwest:
Exit 56 (Crestview) if you are using Interstate 10. Turn right if you are coming from the southwest and left if you are coming from the northeast on to Hwy 85 South approx 14 miles to Hwy 123. Turn to the right on to Hwy 123 and follow it until it dead ends into Hwy 85. Make a right and go to the first light (Lewis Turner Blvd). At the light, turn left and continue on that route for approx 1/2 mile. Turn left at the next light into the West Gate area of Eglin.
If you are driving on Hwy 98, Eglin AFB is approx 8 miles NW of Fort Walton Beach, 60 miles E of Pensacola and 65 miles W of Panama City.
When traveling from the north, after entering Florida look for Hwy 85 to Crestview. After you enter Crestview, continue to follow Hwy 85. You will go under Interstate 10 but continue on Hwy 85 for approx 14 miles until you see the sign that says Fort Walton Beach to the right (Hwy 123). Follow Hwy 123 until it dead ends. Make a right and go to the first light which will be Lewis Turner Blvd. Turn left and continue for approx 1/2 miles. Turn left at the next light to enter the Eglin West Gate.
From the Bus Station in Fort Walton Beach:
Base taxi service is available by calling (850) 882-3791/DSN 872-3791. Eglin is located about 8 miles east of the bus station.
From the Train Station in Crestview:
Follow Main Street to Hwy 85 South. Turn left on Hwy 85 South to Hwy 123. Turn right on Hwy 123 which will dead end. Make a right and go to the first light, then turn left. Continue on that route for approx 1/2 mile and turn left at the next light. You will then enter the West Gate area of Eglin.