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K79JAIRPORT

South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport

Andalusia/Opp, Alabama

VFR6 Active NOTAMsUpdated 7h ago310 ft MSL

1

Runway

6

Frequencies

4

Procedures

6

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

K79J

FAA

79J

Elevation

310 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

6

Tower

No

Fuel

100LL,A+

Coordinates

31.309, -86.394

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

310 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

100LL,A+

ARTCC

JACKSONVILLE

Coordinates

31.3088, -86.3938

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

0730-1630 (SAT-SUN)0630-0000 (MON - FRI)

Current Weather

METAR K79J 131356Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02000156 TSNO

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

VRB° at 4 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

20°C

Dewpoint

15.6°C

Altimeter

1017.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Observed 2026-05-13 13:56Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

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Weather camera at Crestview facing East
Live

Crestview

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

33 NM away

Weather camera at Destin facing East
Live

Destin

East · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

55 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
11/296,000 ft100 ftASP-

Frequencies

A (1)ATIS (1)CTAF (1)GND (1)TWR (1)UNIC (1)
TypeFrequencyName
A/D133.45CAIRNS APP/DEP
ATIS134.875ASOS
CTAF119.55CTAF
GNDXXX.XXXGND
TWRXXX.XXXTWR
UNICXXX.XXXUNICOM

Active NOTAMs

6 ActiveDOM: 6

79J 26/008

2026-05-13 05:43 2026-05-28 04:43

79J 26/007

2026-05-12 20:50 2026-06-26 23:59

IFR Procedures

2 Runway, 2 Approaches

R11R11R29R29

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K79J Operational Overview

Location & Facility

South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (K79J) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in Andalusia/Opp, Alabama, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 310 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 31.3088°N, 86.3938°W.

Runways

South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport has 1 runway. The longest runway (11/29) measures 6,000 feet by 100 feet with a asp surface.

Communications & Operations

South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. ATIS is available on 134.875 MHz. A total of 6 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport offers 100LL,A+ fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Instrument Procedures

South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport has 4 published instrument flight procedures, including 2 approaches. These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There are currently 6 active NOTAMs for this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is K79J?

K79J is the ICAO identifier for South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport, a public-use airport located in Andalusia/Opp, Alabama, United States.

How many runways does South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport have?

South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (K79J) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of K79J?

The field elevation of South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport is 310 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at K79J?

Yes, South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport offers 100LL,A+ fuel.

What are the current weather conditions at K79J?

The current flight category at South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at K79J?

There are currently 6 active NOTAMs for South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport. Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.

How do I access complete data for K79J?

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Where is South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport located?

South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (K79J) is located in Andalusia/Opp, Alabama, United States, at an elevation of 310 ft MSL.

Does K79J have weather cameras?

K79J does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 5, 11:47 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 01:56 PM UTCSource: FAA faa-nms-notam· Updated May 13, 01:56 PM UTC