Andalusia South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (K79J)
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K79J airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- K79J
- IATA code
- —
- City
- Andalusia
- Region
- Alabama
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 310 ft (94 m)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- Coordinates
- 31.3088° N, 86.3938° W
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Weather & airport info K79J
Current weather
Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 03 Nov, 17:08 UTC- Wind
- 6 kt (11 km/h) from east (100°)
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- overcast at 1,500 ft
- Temperature
- 23 °C (dew point 19 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,018 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
SPECI K79J 031708Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM OVC015 23/19 A3006 RMK AO2 T02280194 TSNO
Airport
- Elevation
- 310 ft (94 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:02 / 16:55 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 1,829 m (6,000 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- CTAF: 119.55
- Ground: 121.9
- Tower: 119.55
- UNICOM: 122.8
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map K79J
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts
Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:
FAA Digital Terminal Procedures →For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for K79J(8)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- ClosedRunway11/002· from 09 Nov, 13:00 UTC · until 22 Nov, 23:00 UTC
Runway 11/29 closed
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RWY 11/29 CLSD
- Out of serviceObstacle11/001· until 01 Dec, 23:00 UTC
A tower light is out of service. The tower is located 3.9 nautical miles north-northeast of the airport; its top is 618 feet above sea level, 260 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2025-ASO-11599-OE) 312147N0862105W (3.9NM NNE 79J) 618FT (260FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle10/021· until 11 Dec, 16:06 UTC
A tower light 7.7 nautical miles north of the airport is out of service. The obstacle's top is 722 ft above sea level, 360 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1278222) 312551.50N0862621.30W (7.7NM N 79J) 722FT (360FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle10/020· until 08 Nov, 03:32 UTC
The lighting on a tower 15.6 nautical miles southwest of the airport is out of service. The tower's top is 559.1 feet above sea level, 259.8 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1287264) 310911.00N0863750.20W (15.6NM SW 79J) 559.1FT (259.8FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle10/019· until 07 Dec, 13:13 UTC
The lighting of an obstacle tower (ASR 1304619) 6 nautical miles northwest of the airport is out of service. Its top is 646 feet above sea level, 313 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1304619) 312256.40N0862819.00W (6NM NW 79J) 646FT (313FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle10/018· until 28 Nov, 16:43 UTC
The lighting on a tower 15.5 nautical miles southwest of the airport is out of service. Its top is 763 feet above sea level, 471 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1309366) 310913.10N0863805.40W (15.5NM SW 79J) 763FT (471FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle10/017· until 10 Feb, 16:45 UTC
The lighting of an obstacle tower 8.2 nautical miles east of the airport is out of service. Its top is 789.0 feet above sea level, 419.0 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1026587) 311854.90N0861358.40W (8.2NM E 79J) 789.0FT (419.0FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle10/009· until 24 Nov, 01:03 UTC
A tower light, whose top is 766 ft above sea level and 416 ft above ground, is out of service. The tower is located 12.7 nautical miles west of the airport.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1304660) 312247.00N0863731.00W (12.7NM W 79J) 766FT (416FT AGL) U/S
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
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K79J airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Andalusia airport (K79J) today?
There are currently 7 valid NOTAMs for Andalusia (K79J). Affected: Obstacle: out of service. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Andalusia airport (K79J)?
According to the latest weather report for K79J (METAR, 03 Nov, 17:08 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 6 kt (11 km/h) from east (100°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 23 °C (dew point 19 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Andalusia airport (K79J)?
Andalusia (K79J) has one runway: runway 11/29 with 1,829 m (6,000 ft), asphalt.
What are the radio frequencies at Andalusia airport (K79J)?
Frequencies at K79J: Tower 119.55 MHz and Ground 121.9 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport?
The ICAO code is K79J; no IATA code is listed in our data. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans.
What is the elevation of K79J airport?
South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport sits at 310 ft (94 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.
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