Hurlburt Field Florida Map

About Hurlburt Field, Florida

Hurlburt Field is a locality in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,951. The population density is 109.8 people per km². Hurlburt Field is located at 30.4289°N, 86.6989°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 32544.

Hurlburt Field exhales the warm, humid breath of the Florida Panhandle, a landscape where the pines rise tall and slender, their needles whispering secrets to the wind. It lies 4.1 miles west-south-west of Wright, FL (from Wright, FL: bearing 243°T), and is situated 10.0 miles east of Navarre. The terrain, subtly rolling, is a mosaic of dense woodland and open, manicured fields, where the sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to pool and thicken, casting long, drowsy shadows. The air itself carries a constant, low hum, a blend of distant aircraft and the persistent drone of cicadas, a sound that has become as intrinsic to the place as the sandy soil underfoot. In the distance, beyond the carefully delineated boundaries of the base, glimpses of marshy inlets and the glint of slow-moving water hint at the proximity of the Gulf. This expanse, Hurlburt Field, is a nexus of military aviation, its foundations laid during a period of global conflict, evolving into a vital hub for special operations. The local economy, long intertwined with the presence of the base, thrives on the personnel and support services it attracts, creating a unique blend of transient populations and long-term residents. The proximity to the Gulf Coast influences more than just the climate; it brings a certain laid-back rhythm to everyday life, a feeling of being both connected to a vital national purpose and deeply rooted in the sun-drenched tranquility of the region. This deep connection to the air and sky, to the constant movement of powerful machines, is a defining characteristic, a modern echo of the natural world that surrounds it.

About This Hurlburt Field Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hurlburt Field, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.4289, -86.6989. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hurlburt Field and Okaloosa County.

Detailed location data for Hurlburt Field includes the ZIP code (32544), telephone area code (850), county seat of Okaloosa County (Crestview), and school district assignment (Okaloosa County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hurlburt Field is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.