Lawson Army Air Field (KLSF)
Medium airport · Fort Benning, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lawson Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLSF |
| IATA | LSF |
| Elevation | 232 ft (71 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°19'57" W 84°59'17" 32.33255, -84.98800 |
| Location | Fort Benning, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,002 ft (3049 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lawson Army Air Field at a glance
Lawson Army Air Field is a medium airport in Fort Benning, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as LSF. The field elevation of 232 ft (71 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLSF 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, 15/33, offers 10,002 ft (3049 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLSF 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 Lawson Army Air Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Airport | KCSG | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field | KTOI | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Southwest Georgia Regional Airport | KABY | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Dothan Regional Airport | KDHN | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Maxwell Air Force Base | KMXF | 130 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lawson Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 232 ft field elevation of Lawson Army Air Field 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 Lawson Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Lawson Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Lawson Army Air Field is KLSF, and its IATA code is LSF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lawson Army Air Field above sea level?
Lawson Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 232 feet (71 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lawson Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 32.3325, -84.9880 — in Fort Benning, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Columbus Airport, about 21 km away.
Does KLSF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLSF 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 Lawson Army Air Field?
Lawson Army Air Field has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 10,002 ft (3049 m) with a ASP surface.