79S -- Fort Benton
Fort Benton, MT, US
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Airport Communications
| AWOS: | 121.125, 406-622-5976 |
|---|---|
| CTAF: | 122.8 |
| UNICOM: | 122.8 |
| 79S AWOS-3PT: | 121.125 |
- Approach/Departure control service provided by salt lake city ARTCC (ZLC) on frequencies 133.4/285.4 (great falls RCAG).
Runways
Runway 05/23
| Dimensions | 4300 x 75 feet / 1311 x 23 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Asphalt / in Excellent Condition | |
| Weight Limits | S-16 | |
| Edge Lighting | Medium Intensity | |
| Runway 05 | Runway 23 | |
| Coordinates | N47°50.54' / W110°38.65' | N47°50.87' / W110°37.73' |
| Elevation | 2868.8 | 2859.5 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | 62° True | 242° True |
| Markings | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P2L (3° Glide Path Angle) | P2L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| Approach Lights | ||
Runway 14/32
| Dimensions | 1700 x 75 feet / 518 x 23 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Dirt / in Good Condition | |
| Runway 14 | Runway 32 | |
| Coordinates | N47°50.63' / W110°38.37' | N47°50.39' / W110°38.17' |
| Elevation | 2863.2 | 2866.4 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | 152° True | 332° True |
| Markings | ||
| Approach Lights | ||
Facility Information
Location
| Coordinates | N47°50.65' / W110°38.21' |
|---|---|
| Location | Located 1 miles NE of Fort Benton, MT. on 365 acres of land. |
| Elevation | 2868.8 feet MSL |
| Magnetic Variation | 14° E |
Operations
| Airport Use | Open to the public |
|---|---|
| Activation Date | April 1940 |
| Status | Operational |
| Control Tower | Yes |
| Seg-Circle | Yes |
| Beacon | White-Green — (Lighted Land Airport) |
| Wind Indicator | Yes, Lighted |
| Lighting Schedule | SEE RMK |
| A.R.T.C.C. | SALT LAKE CITY |
|---|---|
| F.S.S. | GREAT FALLS |
| NOTAMs Facility | GTF (NOTAM-D available) |
| Sectional Chart | GREAT FALLS |
| Airspace Analysis | NO OBJECTION |
| Attendance | UNATNDD |
Ownership
| Ownership | Publicly owned |
|---|---|
| Owner |
FT BENTON & CHOUTEAU CO
CHOUTEAU COUNTY COURTHOUSE
PO BOX 459
FORT BENTON, MT 59442
406-622-9494
|
| Manager |
MIKE MAY
PO BOX 1512
COLONY BAY ROAD
FORT BENTON, MT 59442
(406) 781-9478
|
Services Available
| Fuel | 100LL (blue) |
|---|---|
| Transient Storage | Tiedowns |
| Other Services | AGRI, PILOT INSTRUCTION, SURV |
Remarks
- For clearance delivery contact salt lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.
- Activate PAPI runway 05 & 23; MIRL runway 05/23 - CTAF.
- PAY phone available.
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