H96 Benton Muni Airport

Before you fly into H96

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,444.1'

MSL · field 444.1' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +16 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF H96

H96 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMWA (VETERANS AIRPORT OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS) · 15.6 NM away. Conditions at H96 may differ.

METAR · KMWA

Observed 01:15Z

KMWA 280115Z AUTO 19016G21KT 10SM SCT034 BKN040 OVC045 25/21 A2970 RMK AO2 T02520205

Wind: 190° @ 16G21 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 25°C / 21°C
Altimeter: 29.70 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 2,023 ft
Ceiling: 4,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

H96 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMVN (MOUNT VERNON) · 19.2 NM away. Conditions at H96 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KMVN 272320Z 2800/2824 VRB05KT P6SM OVC035 FM280200 20020G30KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB TEMPO 2802/2804 VRB25G45KT 2SM +TSRAGS BKN025CB FM280400 22012G20KT P6SM BKN040 FM280600 24003KT P6SM BKN040

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 02:00Z

Wind: Variable at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 3,500 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 1 NM W
VFR sectional: ST LOUIS
ARTCC: ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility: STL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MATTHEW HARRISON
Phone: 815-529-1207
Address: P.O. BOX 640, BENTON IL 62812

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL: SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: UNATTND

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 16 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 18

177°M

Head/Tail

+16 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	177° / 357°	4,002 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3.33°)	—	—

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

H96 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

H96 · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL
Other services: INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.95

KPCD·Perryville Regional Airport·44.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.00

KFWC·Fairfield Municipal Airport·33.2 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.95atKPCDPerryville Regional Airport44.7 nm
Jet A$5.00atKFWCFairfield Municipal Airport33.2 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights for runway 18/36 are preset on low intensity. To increase intensity activate the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

18Runway 18 markings are faded.Show FAA
36Runway 36 markings are faded.Show FAA

Other notes

MANAGEREmail airport@bentonil.com or matthewharrison@hotmail.com.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · H96

Answer card

ICAO: H96
Name: BENTON MUNI
Location: BENTON, ILLINOIS
Elevation: 444.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,444.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 4,002 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 190° at 16 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Benton Muni sits in Benton, Illinois at 444.1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 4,002 ft long with asphalt pavement. The field is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway lights on 18/36 are preset to low intensity. You can increase them by keying the CTAF. Runway 18 markings are faded. Runway 36 markings are faded too, so plan your landing and rollout with that in mind.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator before you go. For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508. Pilots should also check the current Chart Supplement for any published restrictions before flying in. The airport manager contact is listed in the remarks if you need local coordination.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at H96 Benton Muni?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Field elevation is 444.1 ft MSL.

Does Benton Muni have a tower?

No. Benton Muni is not towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and runway coordination.

Is there an ILS at H96?

No ILS approaches are published for Benton Muni. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.

What is the longest runway at Benton Muni?

The only runway is 18/36. It is 4,002 ft long with asphalt pavement.

Which runway lights are available at H96?

Runway 18/36 has medium intensity runway lights. They are preset on low intensity. Key the CTAF to increase intensity.

Are the runway markings at Benton Muni in good shape?

The published remarks say the runway 18 markings are faded. The runway 36 markings are faded too. Plan accordingly on arrival and departure.

Which FBOs are on the field at Benton Muni?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery at H96?

For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508. If you need local airport coordination, use the manager contact listed in the remarks.

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