Benton Municipal (H96), Illinois
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Benton Municipal (H96) is a single-runway public airport serving Benton, Illinois, with low annual traffic. It is unattended, and customs processing is not available onsite, with the nearest customs airport at KBLV, roughly 53 nm away.
Runways
Benton Municipal has one paved runway, 18/36, 4,002 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Benton Municipal has 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Benton Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Scott AFB / Midamerica Saint Louis (KBLV), 53 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Benton Municipal recorded 57 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Business aviation traffic at H96 concentrates in the June through July period, with additional activity in December, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 15 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Benton Municipal averages 15.0 days above 90°F in July and 24.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.2°F, and January the coldest, at 40.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Benton Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Medium intensity runway lights for Runway 18/36 are preset to low intensity; activate on CTAF to increase intensity.
Runway markings are faded.
For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Benton Municipal has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (KMWA), 15.65 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at H96
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$600.00 catering order at H96.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at H96?
Benton Municipal offers 100LL only; there is no Jet A available on the field. The airport is unattended, so pilots should plan fuel needs accordingly before arrival.
Can international flights clear customs at Benton Municipal?
No, Benton Municipal does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is KBLV, located approximately 53 nm away, according to the airport data.
What is the runway configuration at H96?
Benton Municipal has a single paved runway, 18/36, measuring 4,002 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. Runway markings are noted as faded, and medium intensity runway lighting is preset on low intensity, pilot-controlled via CTAF.