E95

VFR

BENSON MUNI/PAUL KERCHUM FLD

BENSON · ARIZONA

Elev
3,830.9'
Longest RWY
4,002'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:01Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into E95
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,830.9'
MSL · field 3,830.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +18 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF E95

E95 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFHU (SIERRA VISTA MUNI-LIBBY AAF) · 24.7 NM away. Conditions at E95 may differ.

METAR · KFHU

Observed 22:01Z

KFHU 272201Z AUTO 27018G24KT 10SM CLR 25/M15 A2998 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2155 SLP104
Wind
270° @ 18G24 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / -15°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,876 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
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
PHOENIX
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
PRC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRAD HAMILTON
Address
P.O BOX 2223, BENSON AZ 85602

Flight service · Hours

FSS PRC
PRESCOTT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
270° · 18 kt
RWY 28
269°M
Head/Tail
+18 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 269° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,831 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored89° / 269°4,002 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 2-box left(3°)
28PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
E95 · CHART_SUPP
Can’t preview this PDF inline. Open it →

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
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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 clearance delivery contact Tucson Approach at 520-829-6121.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10Erratic wind occurs 0.5 nautical miles from the threshold when wind is greater than 10 knots. A 110-foot taxiway extends from the threshold to the west. Four 15-foot ditches are located on both sides of the runway ends and the west half of the runway with headwalls 130 feet south of the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided for visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA
  • Availability can be obtained by calling 503-519-1101.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · E95

Answer card
ICAO
E95
Name
BENSON MUNI/PAUL KERCHUM FLD
Location
BENSON, ARIZONA
Elevation
3,830.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,830.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 4,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 18 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Benson Muni / Paul Kerchum Fld sits in Benson, Arizona. The field elevation is 3,830.9 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 4,002 ft of asphalt, so plan performance with the elevation in mind. This is a non-towered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Southwestern Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL. For clearance delivery, contact Tucson Approach at 520-829-6121. The published remarks also note wildlife on and near the airport. Runway 10/28 lighting is medium intensity and is activated by CTAF. The airport is for VFR operations only per the published remarks.

There are also a few local hazards to keep in mind. The remarks call out erratic wind about 0.5 NM from the threshold when wind is above 10 knots. They also note a 110-foot taxiway extending from the threshold to the west. Four 15-foot ditches are located on both sides of the runway ends and the west half of the runway. Headwalls are 130 feet south of the centerline. That makes a careful taxi and landing brief worth doing before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at E95 Benson Muni / Paul Kerchum Fld?
E95 has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 4,002 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway at the field.
What is the pattern altitude at E95?
The published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does E95 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for E95. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is Benson Muni a towered airport?
No. E95 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and runway calls.
Which FBO is on the field at E95?
Southwestern Aviation is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries 100LL. Call the FBO directly for current services and availability.
What are the radio frequencies at E95?
CTAF is 122.8 and UNICOM is 122.8. The remarks also say to contact Tucson Approach at 520-829-6121 for clearance delivery.
Are there any runway or taxi hazards at E95?
Yes. The published remarks mention wildlife on and near the airport. They also call out erratic wind about 0.5 NM from the threshold when wind is above 10 knots. Ditches and headwalls are also noted near the runway ends.
Can you fly VFR only into E95?
The published remarks say the airport is provided for VFR operations only. If you are planning anything other than a VFR arrival, check the current Chart Supplement and call the airport operator or FBO directly.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into E95 with confidence

Live ATC transcription, AI flight planning, POH search and georeferenced charts — offline-ready on iOS.

Download · 7-day free trial