US-0438
Benson Heliport
Benson, MinnesotaElevation 1,033 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Benson Heliport is in Benson, Minnesota. Field elevation 1,033 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerKYLE HARRIS, CITY MGR
Manager phone320-843-5448
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-0438
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)PRINCETON
RegionMinnesota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.3142, -95.6139
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›THE PROPONENT MUST MEET ALL STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS. THE LANDING AREA MUST BE LIMITED TO PRIVATE USE ONLY. ALL OPERATIONS MUST BE CONDUCTED VISUALLY. BECAUSE THIS IS A PRIVATE USE HELIPORT, ALL OPERATORS PROCEED AT THEIR OWN RISK, AND TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF OPERATIONS, WE RECOMMEND: I. IF THE POWER POLES AND LINES ARE REMOVED I BURIED AS PLANNED, ALL HELICOPTER APPROACH / DEPARTURE ROUTE OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED ON A 150 DEGREE CLOCKWISE TO 220 DEGREE EGRESS HEADING I 330 DEGREE CLOCKWISE TO 040 DEGREE INGRESS HEADING USING THE CENTER OF THE HELIPORT AS THE REFERENCE POINT. OPERATIONS MAY ALSO BE CONDUCTED ON A 320 DEGREE EGRESS HEADING / 140 DEGREE INGRES S HEADING USING THE CENTER OF THE HELIPORT AS THE REFERENCE POINT. 2. A WIND INDICATOR IS INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED ADJACENT TO THE HELIPORT , AWAY FROM THE APPROACH AND DEPARTURE ROUTES, AND OUTSIDE THE SAFETY AREA AS PLANNED. 3. NO NIGHT HELICOPTER OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED UNLESS THE HELIPORT AND WIND INDICATOR ARE LIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AC L 50/5390-2C, PARAGRAPH S 216 AND 212C. 4. DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE BENSON AIRPORT (BBB), OPERATORS SHOULD MONITOR AND PROVIDE TRAFFIC ADVISORIES ON THE BBB COMMON TRAFFIC ADVISORY FREQUENCY 122.80. 5. THE TAKEOFF/ LANDING AREA IS APPROPRIATELY MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AC L 50/5390-2C, PARAGRAPH 215 AS PLANNED...
›CITY MGR: KYLE HARRIS KHARRIS@BENSONMN.US
›EMAIL ADDRESS: STAFF@BENSONMN.ORG (ALL LOWER CASE)
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-0438 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-0438. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-0438 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-0438. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-0438?
US-0438 sits at 1,033 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-0438?
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.