What are the operating hours of K79J?

South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport operates from 07:30 to 16:30.

Does K79J require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (United States).

Where is K79J located?

South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (K79J) is located in Andalusia/Opp, United States.

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South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (K79J) — Andalusia/Opp, United States

South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (K79J) serves Andalusia/Opp, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 310 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: K79J
Name: South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 31.3088
Longitude: -86.393799
Elevation: 310 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Andalusia/Opp
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Chicago
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: 1829x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 119.550, 119.550 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 134.875 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 06:30 – 00:00

Tuesday 06:30 – 00:00

Wednesday 06:30 – 00:00

Thursday 06:30 – 00:00

Friday 06:30 – 00:00

Saturday 07:30 – 16:30

Sunday 07:30 – 16:30

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Mon 06:30-00:00; Tue 06:30-00:00; Wed 06:30-00:00; Thu 06:30-00:00; Fri 06:30-00:00; Sat 07:30-16:30; Sun 07:30-16:30

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of K79J?: South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport operates from 07:30 to 16:30.
What is the tower frequency at K79J?: The tower frequency at South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport is 119.55, 119.55 MHz.
Does K79J require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (United States).
Where is K79J located?: South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (K79J) is located in Andalusia/Opp, United States.
How long is the runway at K79J?: The main runway at South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (11/29) measures 1829x30m.

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