Pensacola Regional Airport closed Saturday; operations expected to resume by 5 p.m.

Pensacola Regional Airport (PNS) is closed as of this morning, according to FAA airport updates posted Saturday. The airport closure took effect at 8:39 a.m. and is expected to remain in place until 5 p.m. today.

According to the FAA notice, helicopter operations are permitted with a two-hour advance notice and prior approval. Pilots seeking to operate helicopters during the closure can contact the airport at 850-903-1251.

The reason for the closure was not immediately specified in the FAA notice. Travelers should check with their airlines for flight status updates and plan accordingly if they have travel scheduled through PNS today.