79J -- South Alabama Rgnl At Bill Benton Field

Andalusia, AL, US

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Airport Communications

79J ASOS: 134.875
ASOS: 134.875, 334-222-9770
CAIRNS APPROACH: 133.45 (239.275)
CTAF: 123.05
UNICOM: 123.05
ASOS at 0J4 (16.4 S): 124.175, 251-216-1056
AWOS-3PT at EDN (25.3 E): 118.9, 334-347-3524
ASOS at CEW (32.5 S): 119.275, 850-682-1237
ASOS at GZH (34.0 W): 133.425, 251-578-1438
ASOS at PRN (34.1 N): 120.0, 334-203-5230
  • Approach/Departure service provided by jacksonville ARTCC on frequencies 134.3/322.55 (dothan RCAG) when cairns approach/Departure closed.

Runways

Runway 11/29

Dimensions6000 x 100 feet / 1829 x 30 meters
Surface Asphalt / in Good Condition
Weight Limits S-98, D-160, ST-275
Edge LightingMedium Intensity
Runway 11 Runway 29
Coordinates N31°18.64' / W86°24.09'N31°18.36' / W86°22.98'
Elevation 309.9299.9
Traffic Pattern LeftLeft
Runway Heading 107° True287° True
Markings Non-Precision Instrument in fair conditionNon-Precision Instrument in good condition
Glide Slope Indicator P4R (3° Glide Path Angle)P4L (3.5° Glide Path Angle)
Approach Lights
REIL YesYes

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN31°18.50' / W86°23.53'
LocationLocated 4 miles E of Andalusia, AL. on 615 acres of land.
Elevation310.2 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation2° W

Operations

Airport UseOpen to the public
Activation DateApril 1940
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleYes
BeaconWhite-Green — (Lighted Land Airport)
Wind IndicatorYes, Lighted
Lighting ScheduleSEE RMK
A.R.T.C.C.JACKSONVILLE
F.S.S.ANNISTON
NOTAMs Facility79J (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartNEW ORLEANS
Airspace AnalysisNO OBJECTION
AttendanceALL/SAT-SUN/0730-1630; ALL/MON - FRI/0630-0000

Ownership

OwnershipPublicly owned
Owner
ANDALUSIA ARPT AUTH
21861 BILL BENTON LANE
ANDALUSIA, AL 36421
334-222-6598
Manager
JED BLACKWELL
21861 BILL BENTON LANE
ANDALUSIA, AL 36421
334-222-6598

Services Available

Fuel100LL (blue), Jet-A+
Transient StorageTiedowns
Airframe RepairMAJOR
Engine RepairMAJOR
Other ServicesPILOT INSTRUCTION

Remarks

  • This airport has been surveyed by the national geodetic survey.
  • For clearance delivery contact cairns approach at 334-255-8402, when approach control is closed contact jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.
  • Activate PAPI runway 11 & 29; MIRL runway 11/29 - CTAF.