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Niceville-Valparaiso, Florida

Niceville is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States, located near Eglin Air Force Base on Boggy Bayou that opens into Choctawhatchee Bay. It is part of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Type CityMetro Area Population 15,772

Why go

  • City in Florida, United States.
  • Served by Duke Field (EGI).

History

Niceville is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States, located near Eglin Air Force Base on Boggy Bayou that opens into Choctawhatchee Bay. It is part of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 15,772 at the 2020 census, up from 12,749 at the 2010 census.

Airports

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) 3 mi to the centre
Valparaiso, FL, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Air France, Delta Air Lines…) Β· direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington, Houston (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Destin Executive Airport (DSI) 6.8 mi to the centre
Destin, FL, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
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Duke Field (EGI) 11 mi to the centre
Crestview, FL, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
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Bob Sikes Airport (CEW) 20 mi to the centre
Crestview, FL, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
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South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport 56 mi to the centre
Andalusia/Opp, AL, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
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Ruckel Airport 2.4 mi to the centre
Niceville, FL, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Duke Field (EGI); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Niceville-Valparaiso, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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