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O85 · BZF

Benton Field

Redding, CaliforniaElevation 719 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,420 ft

16/34
Dimensions
2,420 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (excellent)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 16174°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 34354°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Benton Field is in Redding, California. Field elevation 719 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerANDREW SOLSVIG
Manager phone530-224-4321
AttendedDaily, 0700–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATABZF
SectionalKLAMATH FALLS
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.5749, -122.4080
Distance from city1 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PHONE MGRS OFFICE AT RDD (530) 224-4321.
›FOR NOISE ABATEMENT CLIMB TO 1500 FT AGL BFR TURNING. CALM WIND PREFERRED DRCTN IS RWY 34.
›RWY 16/34 HALFWAY DIST MARKERS BOTH SIDES OF RWY.
›LARGE BIRDS FREQUENTLY ON AND IN VICINITY OF ARPT OCT-APR.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 16 & 34; MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.
›AFTER HOURS CTC 530-319-3031.
›FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗O85 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does O85 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for O85. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does O85 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for O85. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at O85?
O85 sits at 719 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for O85?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.