SOUTH ALABAMA RGNL AT BILL BENTON FLD (79J)
Andalusia, Alabama · Covington County · 4 miles E of city
Airport information
FAA identifier79J
Elevation310.2 ft MSL
Latitude31.30836° N
Longitude86.39222° W
Magnetic variation2W
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft26
Planned development (2025–29)$7,128,388
Sectional chartNEW ORLEANS
ARTCCJacksonville Center
Flight ServiceAnniston
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1940/04
Fuel available100LL, A+
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facility79J
AttendedALL / SAT-SUN / 0730-1630; ALL / MON - FRI / 0630-0000
ManagerJed Blackwell
Manager phone334-222-6598
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,000 × 100 ft | Asphalt (good) | 11: P4R · 29: P4L |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 123.05 | — |
| UNICOM | 123.05 | — |
| DOTHAN RCAG | 134.3 | — |
| DOTHAN RCAG | 322.55 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 133.45 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 239.275 | — |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 334-222-9770
Airport remarks
- THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
- FOR CD CTC CAIRNS APCH AT 334-255-8402, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
- ACTVT PAPI RWY 11 & 29; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF.
- AFT HRS SVC CALL 334-222-0638/334-427-0733
- JED BLACKWELL
- 100LL SELF SERVE AVBL 24 HRS.
- MILITARY CONTRACT FUEL AVBL MON-FRI 0700-2400, OTHER TIMES CALL (334) 222-0638
- MARKINGS FAIR DUE TO FADING
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
