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Small airport

Fort Benton Airport

ICAO K79SLocal 79S🇺🇸 Fort Benton
Coordinates
47.8451°N, 110.6360°W
Elevation
2,869 ft (874 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MT
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
11.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:00
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
21:19
Civil dusk
21:58

About 15h 40m 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 Fort Benton Airport

Fort Benton Airport is a small airport in Fort Benton, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,869 ft (874 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 4,300 ft / 1,311 m. It observes America/Denver local time. The nearest airport is Peterson Ranch Airport (MT77), about 17.9 nm to the sw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 234,300 ft / 1,311 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 321,700 ft / 518 m75 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fort Benton Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fort Benton Airport located?

Fort Benton Airport is small airport located in Fort Benton, United States, at an elevation of 2,869 ft (874 m).

How many runways does Fort Benton Airport have?

Fort Benton Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,300 ft / 1,311 m.

What time zone is Fort Benton Airport in?

Fort Benton Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fort Benton Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort Benton Airport is approximately 11.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fort Benton Airport?

The nearest airport to Fort Benton Airport is Peterson Ranch Airport (MT77), about 17.9 nm to the sw, followed by Geraldine Airport and Owen Bros Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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