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79S — Fort Benton Airport

Fort Benton Airport

Non-ToweredFort Benton, MT • ICAO: K79S • 2,869' MSL

79S WeatherLive METAR & TAF

Wind Component

79S Runways2 runways

79S has 2 runways. The longest is 5/23 at 4,300 ft × 75 ft (asphalt).

5/23Lighted4,300 ft × 75 ftAsphalt
14/32No runway lights1,700 ft × 75 ftGrass

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

79S Field Data

79S field elevation is 2,869 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at 79S is 3,870 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL). Fuel available at 79S: 100LL.

Field elevation2,869 ft MSL
Pattern altitude3,870 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Fuel100LLAvailability — call for price
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

79S Frequencies

CTAF 122.8 MHz — 79S is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

CTAF122.8
UNICOM122.8

Fly to K79S

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Frequently Asked About 79S

Is 79S (Fort Benton Airport) a towered airport?

No, 79S is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 122.8 MHz.

How long is the runway at 79S?

79S has 2 runways (5/23, 14/32). The longest runway is 4,300 feet.

Which runway is longest at 79S?

Runway 5/23 is the longest at 79S — 4,300 ft × 75 ft, asphalt.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at 79S?

79S uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 3,870 feet MSL at a field elevation of 2,869 feet.

Does 79S have fuel?

Yes. 79S (Fort Benton Airport) has 100LL available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of 79S?

79S (Fort Benton Airport) has a field elevation of 2,869 feet MSL.

Where is 79S located?

79S (Fort Benton Airport) is located in Fort Benton, MT.