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Duke Field

Crestview, United States

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Duke Field

Crestview, United States
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Military airfield supporting special operations forces in Florida.

Opened
1943
Location
Crestview, United States
Duke Field, officially Eglin Field Auxiliary Number 3, is a United States Air Force military installation located near Crestview in the Florida Panhandle. It is assigned the IATA code EGI and ICAO code KEGI and serves primarily as a military airfield rather than a commercial passenger airport. The field is part of the broader Eglin Air Force Base complex and is home to the 919th Special Operations Wing, an Air Force Reserve Command unit. The wing operates a variety of aircraft in support of special operations missions. Duke Field plays a significant role in training and supporting U.S. special operations forces. Because Duke Field is a military installation, it does not serve commercial airline passengers and has no public terminal facilities. Access is restricted to authorized military and government personnel.
Notable facts
  • ›Duke Field is officially designated Eglin Auxiliary Field No. 3.
  • ›It is home to the 919th Special Operations Wing, Air Force Reserve Command.
  • ›The field is part of the larger Eglin Air Force Base complex in the Florida Panhandle.
  • ›Duke Field supports U.S. special operations forces training and missions.
  • ›The airfield is a restricted military installation with no commercial passenger services.
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A quiet Florida panhandle field serving military and general aviation

Duke Field, officially Eglin Air Force Base Auxiliary Field 3, is a military airfield located near Crestview in the Florida panhandle. It primarily serves the 919th Special Operations Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command and is not a commercial passenger airport. The field plays a specialized role in U.S. military aviation training and operations in the region.

Terminals
  • Military Operations Area — Restricted military facility supporting special operations units; no public passenger terminal exists.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle via nearby US-90
  • Taxi services from Crestview
  • Rental cars available in Crestview proper
Nearby Hotels
  • Holiday Inn Express Crestview
  • Hampton Inn Crestview
  • Quality Inn Crestview
  • Comfort Inn & Suites Crestview
Dining

Being a restricted military installation, Duke Field has no public dining facilities. Crestview offers a range of casual dining options along US-90 including national chains and local diners. Nearby Eglin AFB has on-base dining for authorized personnel.

Traveller Tips
  • Duke Field is a restricted military installation — civilian access requires prior authorization and proper credentials.
  • For commercial flights, the nearest public airport is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), approximately 30 miles south.
  • Crestview is a small city; plan fuel and supplies before traveling to the area.
  • The Florida panhandle experiences afternoon thunderstorms frequently in summer — plan travel accordingly.
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Duke Field
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Duke Field, also known as Eglin AFB Auxiliary Field #3, is a military airport located three miles (5 km) south of the central business district of Crestview, in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States.

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