South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (K79J)
Medium airport · Andalusia/Opp, Alabama, United States
Airport data
| Name | South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | K79J |
| Elevation | 310 ft (94 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°18'32" W 86°23'38" 31.30880, -86.39380 |
| Location | Andalusia/Opp, Alabama, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport at a glance
South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport is a medium airport in Andalusia/Opp, Alabama, United States. The field elevation of 310 ft (94 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at K79J are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for K79J shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Sikes Airport | KCEW | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field | KOZR | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field | KTOI | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Duke Field | KEGI | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North | KNSE | 88 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 310 ft field elevation of South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport
What is the ICAO code of South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport?
The ICAO identifier of South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport is K79J, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport above sea level?
South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport sits at an elevation of 310 feet (94 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.3088, -86.3938 — in Andalusia/Opp, Alabama, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bob Sikes Airport, about 60 km away.
Does K79J publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for K79J appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport?
South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.