79S — Fort Benton
Fort Benton, MT · Elevation 2,868.8 ft · 47.8442, -110.6369
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,300 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | Medium intensity | 05 48° / 23 228° | 05 PAPI (2-light, left) / 23 PAPI (2-light, left) | — |
| 14/32 | 1,700 ft | 75 ft | Dirt (poor) | Not lighted | 14 138° / 32 318° | — | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF/UNICOM
- 122.8 MHz
- AWOS
- 121.125 MHz
- GREAT FALLS RCAG
- 133.4 MHz
- GREAT FALLS RCAG
- 285.4 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL
- Attendance
- Unattended
- Magnetic variation
- 14°E (2005)
- Flight service
- Great Falls FSS (GTF) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- GTF ↗
Remarks
- PAY PHONE AVAILABLE.
- FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
- ACTVT PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for 79S?
- The CTAF at 79S is 122.8 MHz.
- How long is the runway at 79S?
- 79S has 2 runways; the longest is 4,300 ft.
- Does 79S have fuel?
- Yes — 79S has 100LL available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves 79S?
- Great Falls FSS (GTF) serves 79S. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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Nearby airports
- 5U8 — Geraldine — 24 mi
- 3U8 — Big Sandy — 33 mi
- B70 — Tiber Dam — 39 mi
- KGTF — Great Falls INTL — 42 mi
- 5U0 — Denton — 49 mi
- KLTY — Liberty County — 49 mi
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