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Small airport

Benton Field

IATA BZFICAO O85🇺🇸 Redding
Coordinates
40.5749°N, 122.4080°W
Elevation
719 ft (219 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
13.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:22
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
20:39
Civil dusk
21:11

About 14h 45m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Benton Field

Benton Field, also known as Benton Airpark, is a city-owned public-use airport located one mile (1.6 km) west of the central business district of Redding, a city in Shasta County, California, United States. It is one of two airports located in the City of Redding, the other being Redding Municipal Airport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 332,420 ft / 738 m80 ftAsph-fUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Redding Municipal AirportRDD
6.6 nm SE (127°)
Tews FieldCA53
6.6 nm NNE (27°)
Dymesich AirportUS-4599
13.6 nm SE (139°)
Flying N Ranch AirportCA04
14.1 nm SSE (167°)
Lake California Air Park68CA
15.5 nm SE (146°)
Seth's Freedom FieldUS-2069
24.2 nm S (172°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Benton Field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Benton Field?

Benton Field uses the IATA code BZF.

Where is Benton Field located?

Benton Field is small airport located in Redding, United States, at an elevation of 719 ft (219 m).

How many runways does Benton Field have?

Benton Field has 1 runway, the longest being 2,420 ft / 738 m.

What time zone is Benton Field in?

Benton Field is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Benton Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Benton Field is approximately 13.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Benton Field?

The nearest airport to Benton Field is Redding Municipal Airport (RDD), about 6.6 nm to the se, followed by Tews Field and Dymesich Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Benton Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.