Benson Municipal
BBB · KBBB · Benson, MN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:40 PM
| Event | Local (CST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:32 AM | 12:32Z |
| Sunrise | 07:03 AM | 13:03Z |
| Sunset | 05:09 PM | 23:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 05:40 PM | 23:40Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 14RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 139° mag · 144° true
- Dimensions
- 4,000 × 75 ft
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- CTAF
- 122.8
Enter the right downwind (heading 319°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 14
- Threshold elev
- 1,039 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Threshold crossing height
- 40 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 1,039 ft
- End lights
- REIL
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
Taxi & takeoff
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By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 323.1 | DARWIN RCAG (LOW) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
MOX 109.60 · MVE 111.60 · BDH 113.70
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOX · Morris | VOR/DME | 109.60 · 33X | Terminal | r131° / 19.4 NM |
| MVE · Montevideo | VOR/DME | 111.60 · 53X | Terminal | r002° / 21.7 NM |
| BDH · Willmar | VOR/DME | 113.70 · 84X | Terminal | r296° / 25.6 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KBBB / BBB
- Coordinates
- 45.3319, -95.6506
- Elevation
- 1,039 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- Weather station
- AWOS-3PT · 118.45 · ☎ 320-843-3242
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PRINCETON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- BBB
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1949/06
- Distance from city
- 2 W
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- MIRL RY 14/32 PRESET LOW INTST TO INCR INTST AND ACTVT REIL RY 14/32; PAPI RY 14//32; MIRL RY 14/32 - CTAF. on 122.8 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 14: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Agricultural, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 5 notes
General
- CATEGORY 'C' & 'D' ACFT OPNS PROHIBITED.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Runways
- RY 14 PAPI UNUSEABLE BYD 2 NM.
Lighting
- MIRL RY 14/32 PRESET LOW INTST TO INCR INTST AND ACTVT REIL RY 14/32; PAPI RY 14//32; MIRL RY 14/32 - CTAF.
Fuel
- SELF SERVE FUEL AVAIL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
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Nearby airports
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About KBBB
Benson Municipal (BBB · KBBB) is an airport in Benson, MN, at 1,039 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBBB, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KBBB have a control tower?
No. Benson Municipal is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at KBBB?
Benson Municipal has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KBBB?
Benson Municipal is in Benson, MN, at an elevation of 1,039 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.3319, -95.6506.
More about KBBB
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KBBB in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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