Visitors often comment that Pensacola is easy to get to, yet so hard to leave. Here's how we can help you with the first part.
By Air: With more than 100 flights daily to major cities, Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport offers jet and prop services via several major airlines. The airport is located in the center of town at 12th Avenue and Airport Boulevard.
For more information, call (850) 436-5000 or visit www.flypensacola.com
By Car: From the north: Take I-65 south through Alabama. After the Greenville exit, take Exit 69 to Pensacola. Turn left onto Hwy. 113, a two-lane rural road, and follow for 13 miles. When it dead-ends, turn right for a mile to Hwy. 29 (Hardee's is on the corner). Turn left onto Hwy. 29 south and drive for 45 minutes until you reach Pensacola.
From the east or west: Take I-10 and choose from one of several Pensacola exits. For the beach, take the I-110 exit south, and watch for the signs that say "beaches" or "downtown."
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AirTran Airways (800) 247-8726 www.airtran.com Non-stop to Atlanta
Delta Delta Connection (800) 221-1212 www.delta.com Non-stop to Atlanta,Orlando Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa Cincinnati
American Eagle American Airlines (800) 433-7300 www.aa.com Non-stop to Chicago and Dallas / Ft. Worth
Northwest Airlines (800) 225-2525 www.nwa.com Non-stop to Memphis and Detroit
Continental Airlines (800) 525-0280 www.continental.com Non-stop to Houston and Tampa
US Airways Express US Airways (800) 428-4322 www.usairways.com Non-stop to Charlotte
Arrive 2 hours Early
Added requirements of safety and security are imposing new constraints on users of the United States' air transportation network. To ease any inconveniences we offer the following tips to make your trip as pleasant and efficient as possible.
The TSA, as part of its commitment to customer service, has launched "Prepare for Takeoff," a passenger education campaign. The campaign, a collaboration with the aviation, travel and tourism community, includes educational materials, ticket inserts and a new website, www.tsatraveltips.us
Most importantly, all passengers should give themselves extra time. Most air carriers are closing ticket counters 45 minutes before departure so arrive early or you may miss you flight. Please exercise patience.
Every procedure is undertaken to unsure your travel is safe, secure, and efficient. To confirm any new procedures, please check websites for airports you will be using.
For questions on permitted or prohibited items, please call the local TSA office at 850-430-2220
3-1-1 For Carry-Ons
3 ounce or smaller containers of liquid or gel. More than 3 ounces permitted in checked baggage
1 Quart size, clear plastic zip top bag holding 3 ounce or smaller containers
1 Bag per traveler placed in the security bin.
* Container size is a security measure
*Bag limits total volume per person
*Isolating liquids speeds screening
3-1-1 for Carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.
Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening.
Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.
3-1-1 is for short trips.If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.
Come early and be patient. Heave travel volumes and the enhanced security process may mean longer lines at security checkpoints.
Declare larger liquids. Prescription medications, baby formula, juice and milk (when traveling with an infant or toddler) are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.
TSA working with our partners. TSA works with airlines and airports to anticipate peak traffic and be ready for the traveling public.
