Fort Benton (79S)
Non-towered public-use airport serving Fort Benton, Montana, at 2,869 ft elevation.
Elevation2,869 ft
ControlNon-towered
Longest runway4,300 ft
Magnetic variation14° E
On the field: flight training (as listed in FAA data). Find flight schools in Montana.
Live weather
Forecast (TAF)
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Frequencies
| AWOS/ASOS | 121.125 |
|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.8 |
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Runways
| Runway | Size | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,300 × 75 ft | Asphalt | Medium intensity |
| 14/32 | 1,700 × 75 ft | Dirt |
Fuel: 100LL. Sectional: Great Falls.
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Before you fly here
- Read the FAA Chart Supplement entry for 79S: traffic pattern, CTAF/UNICOM, hours, fuel and remarks.
- Check NOTAMs and get a weather briefing at 1800wxbrief.com.
- Study the airport diagram and the sectional around 79S for airspace and terrain.
- More detail: AirNav · SkyVector
Airport data from the FAA National Airspace System Resource (NASR) subscription effective Oct 1, 2026; magnetic variation as published for 2005. Weather is live from aviationweather.gov. Always confirm with current official sources before flight. This guide is a study aid.