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Fort Benton (79S)

Fort Benton, MT

Airport Information

Flight Category:
MVFR
Winds:
300° at 16 knots
Clouds:
1200 feet (OVC)
Visibility:
10+ SM
Elevation:
2868.8 ft (874.4 m)
Ctrl Tower:
No
Runways:
05/23 (4300x75)
14/32 (1700x75)
Fort Benton Pilot Reviews:

Mikhail K.

September 22, 2025

Runway and taxiways were pristine and recently renovated. I checked and the fuel pump seemed operative but we did not get any this occasion. The pilot lounge was open and welcoming and there were two clean crew cars available. The river front old west town is really fine. It was the star of the west while the dominant transport were steamboats from Saint Louis. When the railway route went through Helena days glory days ended. But it today is a very nice place to visit.

jessipurawic

June 15, 2025

Self serve fuel pump is currently inoperative. 5/19/2025. No word on when it will again be usable. Suggested that you call before stopping for fuel.

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Runway Information

Identifier:
RWY 05
Dimensions:
4300x75
Surface:
Asphalt
Elevation:
2868.8ft
Traffic Pattern:
Left
Approach Lighting:
None
Visual Slope Indicator:
None
Displaced Threshold:
0ft
05
Wind: 300° at 16 kts

Recent Arrivals

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Scheduled Arrivals

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Recent Departures

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Scheduled Departures

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Radio Frequencies

AWOS:
121.125 MHz
CTAF:
122.800 MHz
UNICOM:
122.800 MHz

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