Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

The Okaloosa Regional Airport provides commercial air passenger service for a vast area of Northwest Florida. Thousands of commuters fly in and out of the Okaloosa Regional Airport each year. In fact, in 2006 there were over 800,000 people who traveled through the Okaloosa Regional Airport. For those who visit the area, the airport may be their first impression of Okaloosa County and we want to ensure it is a positive one. With a pleasant climate and beautiful surroundings, it is easy to see why both business and recreational travelers visit Okaloosa County.  The Sheriff's Office wants to make sure locals and visitors alike feel safe in our county from the moment they step off an airplane. 

In July of 1997, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office was approached by the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners to provide law enforcement at the Okaloosa Regional Airport. Eleven deputies and six civilian personnel work full-time to provide law enforcement and security services 24 hours a day at the airport. They provide a number of essential services to the patrons of the airport. Each deputy is trained in Federal Aviation Administration regulations and security. Aside from their regular law enforcement duties, the deputies are also a great source of information for visitors. A new area can be a confusing place and the deputies will often assist people by directing them to the right location to board  their plane or give them directions to a resort or hotel.  When you see an airport deputy go up and say "hello". They will be glad to assist you in any way possible.  For more information about The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office Airport Services please call (850) 651-7166.  

Lost & Found: Lost items are retained at the Okaloosa Regional Airport for a period of one month. After one month, contact 651-7422 for lost and found items.

   NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT

Here are a few airline travel tips:

• Make sure that all baggage is tagged.

• Keep children close to you at all times.

• Arrive early for any flight (about one hour before departure time).

• Remember that your baggage MUST remain with you at all times while you are in the terminal.

• When claiming bags at your destination, make sure your baggage claim tags match the tags on your luggage.

• If you are traveling with a firearm, contact the airline or airport Sheriff's Office for information prior to your departure date.

• Be advised that FAA regulations and County Ordinance prohibit anyone from parking, waiting, or leaving vehicles unattended for any length of time at the curb. If picking up a passenger, vehicles may stop at the curb if the passenger is physically standing at the curb with their luggage. If dropping off a passenger, you may stop at the curb and assist the passenger with unloading their luggage. Be advised that this is strictly enforced.

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Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
1250 North Eglin Parkway
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 651-7410