The first thing I notice at an airport is how clean it is. PNS is the cleanest airport I visit. I literally tey to find a trash can that has trash in it, can't find one. Bathrooms are perfect, no congestion no long lines. For Me traveling to the emerald coast, Pensacola is the touch down destination!

It’s clean, easy to navigate the drop off and pick up area. If you have TSA Precheck think twice before going thru that line. The regular line had 3 TSA lines open and was moving faster than Precheck because we were funneled into that regular line. I was not happy. I pay for the privilege of moving thru quickly and that was not the case. Be aware there are very limited choices as far as eating there. But that is the norm at small airports.

Great airport. Though it is small, it gets you where you need to go. Clean, too. I like those glowing signs by the seats, which say the name of the airport. The attendants are nice, random store owners tell you where the water fountains are if you ask...I mean, the only downside is that it doesn't have a people mover. I love using those. But it's understandable, Pensacola being such a small city.

Southwest (I fly 90% of the time) agents are awesome and efficient when you have to check baggage. The TSA Pre✅ line moves relatively quickly. TSA agents are laid back, but absolutely taking their job seriously. This is the only airport where my bag always gets flagged for my deodorant (crystal ball-no alum). Gates are easy to get to and boarding is always on time, unless there is extremely severe weather. Today was a great example. My Lyft driver showed up late and drove so slow, and I got to the airport 30 minutes before boarding. No bags to check and lines were fairly full for TSA. I still got through and to my gate with 10 minutes to spare. I rarely get to park in the garage anymore, so plan on a long walk, but it’s mostly covered walking. Plans for a major expansion (which it needs and deserves) but I hope they keep in mind the true positives of this airport. Bar is always packed, but the severs and bartenders are nice and helpful. Expect to pay airport prices, even at Chik Fil A. And I always go to the parking check out to the far left that are managed by the sweetest ladies on earth. Pensacola is a great city and the airport is, dare I say, a comfortable place to go.

I liked the smallness of this airport quite a bit. This regards a late winter experience this year, I saw in other reviews that the upcoming construction to enlarge the airport is desired and needed. I will say though, that if I have reason to head through again I will miss the small size and easy of passage through (at least during the off-season).