Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field
Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)
About 14h 19m 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 Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field
Bentonville Municipal Airport is a city-owned, public-use airport located 2 nmi (3.7 km) south of the central business district of Bentonville, a city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. It is also known as Louise M. Thaden Field or Louise Thaden Field, a name it was given in 1951 to honor Louise McPhetridge Thaden (1905–1979), an aviation pioneer from Bentonville.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KVBTLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 / 36▸ displaced | 5,053 ft / 1,540 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (4)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | RAZORBACK APP/DEP | 121.000 MHz |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 134.975 MHz |
| CLD | RAZORBACK CLNC DEL | 121.050 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.800 MHz |
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (2)
Departure procedures (SIDs) (1)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL AIRPORT CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | GND | 5300 ft MSL |
| NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL AIRPORT CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 2900 ft MSL | 5300 ft MSL |
| NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL AIRPORT CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 2500 ft MSL | 5300 ft MSL |
| BENTONVILLE CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field?
The ICAO code for Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field is KVBT.
Where is Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field located?
Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field is small airport located in Bentonville, United States, at an elevation of 1,296 ft (395 m).
How many runways does Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field have?
Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field has 1 runway, the longest being 5,053 ft / 1,540 m.
What time zone is Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field in?
Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field is approximately 0.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field?
The nearest airport to Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field is Sugar Creek Airport (58AR), about 4.2 nm to the nne, followed by Elder Airstrip and Ashmore Field.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.