K79J South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport
South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport is a towered general-aviation airport in Andalusia/Opp, Alabama, at 310 ft elevation, with one runway, 11/29 (6,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO K79J · FAA 79J |
|---|---|
| Location | Andalusia/Opp, AL · 31.3088, -86.3938 |
| Elevation | 310 ft MSL (94 m) |
| Tower | 119.55 MHz |
| ASOS | 134.875 MHz |
| FAA charts | 4 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
K79J METAR and TAF
No current METAR for K79J.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 / 29 | 6,000 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | CAIRNS APP/DEP | 133.45 |
| ASOS | 134.875 | |
| CTAF | 119.55 | |
| Ground | 121.9 | |
| Tower | 119.55 | |
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for K79J before you fly.
FAA charts for K79J — d-TPP 2611
4 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Instrument approach procedures 2
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
K79J on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.