O85

VFR

BENTON FLD

REDDING · CALIFORNIA

Elev
723.2'
Longest RWY
2,420'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into O85
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,723.2'
MSL · field 723.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF O85

O85 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRDD (REDDING RGNL) · 6.5 NM away. Conditions at O85 may differ.

METAR · KRDD

Observed 21:53Z

KRDD 272153Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP146 T01940044
Wind
VAR @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,315 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
KLAMATH FALLS
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDREW SOLSVIG
Address
6751 WOODRUM CIRCLE, #200, REDDING CA 96002

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 5 kt
RWY 34
340°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 340° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,723 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored160° / 340°2,420 ftASPH16 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)
34PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)

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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A
O85 · IAP
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Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,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
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For noise abatement climb to 1500 feet above ground level before turning. Calm wind preferred direction is runway 34.Show FAA
  • Runway 16/34 has halfway distance markers on both sides of the runway.Show FAA
  • Large birds frequently are on and in the vicinity of the airport from October through April.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI on runways 16 and 34 and medium intensity runway lights on runways 16/34 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • 1After hours contact 530-319-3031.Show FAA
  • MANAGERPhone the manager's office at Redding at (530) 224-4321.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · O85

Answer card
ICAO
O85
Name
BENTON FLD
Location
REDDING, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
723.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,723.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 2,420 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Benton Fld (O85) sits in Redding, California at 723.2 ft MSL. It has one runway, 16/34, which is 2,420 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current chart and weather in mind.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is a small, non-towered airport with a single short runway, so performance planning matters. Runway 34 is the calm-wind preferred direction. Noise abatement calls for a climb to 1,500 ft AGL before turning. Large birds are reported on and near the airport from October through April, so keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival.

Cardan Aircraft Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. After hours contact is 530-319-3031. The runway has PAPI on 16 and 34. Medium intensity runway lights are CTAF-activated. Halfway distance markers are also published on both sides of the runway. For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Benton Fld (O85)?
Benton Fld has one runway, 16/34. It is 2,420 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
What is the pattern altitude at O85?
The published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Benton Fld have a tower?
No. Benton Fld is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Are there any ILS approaches at O85?
No ILS approaches are published for Benton Fld. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach details before you go.
Which way is preferred for landing at Benton Fld when the wind is calm?
Runway 34 is the calm-wind preferred direction. Use normal wind and traffic judgment before choosing it.
What FBO is on the field at Benton Fld?
Cardan Aircraft Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. After hours contact is 530-319-3031.
What noise abatement procedure is published for O85?
The published guidance says to climb to 1,500 ft AGL before turning. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator for any other local procedure details.
Are the runway lights at Benton Fld pilot-controlled?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are activated by CTAF on runways 16/34. PAPI is also published on both runway ends.

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