Lawson Aaf (fort Benning) Airport (KLSF), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lawson AAF (Fort Benning), identified by ICAO code KLSF, is a military airfield near Columbus, Georgia, operating under private use with a single paved runway exceeding 10,000 feet. Access for transient civilian traffic is restricted, and operational availability shifts between weekday and weekend schedules. Dispatchers planning into KLSF should account for PPR requirements and the tower's controlled hours before filing.
Runways
Lawson Aaf (fort Benning) Airport has one paved runway, 15/33, 10,002 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lawson Aaf (fort Benning) Airport has Jet A and A++ available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lawson Aaf (fort Benning) Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Middle Georgia Regional (KMCN), 71 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lawson Aaf (fort Benning) Airport recorded 216 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at KLSF peaks in September, more than triple the December low, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 37 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lawson Aaf (fort Benning) Airport averages 27.6 days above 90°F in July and 19.7 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.4°F, and January the coldest, at 61.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lawson Aaf (fort Benning) Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
JASU A++ refueling service is available Monday through Friday, 1230-0400Z, excluding holidays. Outside these hours, a 72-hour PPR is required.
Transient alert service is closed from 0400Z Saturday through 1230Z Monday, excluding holidays. Outside these hours, a 72-hour PPR is required.
PPR is required for all transient aircraft, including through-flights. A seven-day notice is required for hazardous cargo. A civil aircraft landing permit is mandatory for all non-DOD government aircraft. For PPR, contact airfield operations. PPR can be issued up to seven days before arrival, with a minimum 24-hour notice, and is valid for plus or minus one hour around the requested time. Coordination of PPR outside the approved block time must be handled by phone, or the PPR number will be considered cancelled, except for medevac and VIP aircraft. Taxiway D is 50 feet wide.
The airfield is closed to transient aircraft from 0400Z Saturday through 1230Z Monday. Airfield operations are limited to tenant aircraft when the airfield is closed. Tenant aircraft conducting tactical operations at KLSF should contact Lawson on CTAF when the tower is closed.
PAPI for runway 15 and 33 and HIRL for runway 15/33 are pilot-activated on CTAF. SALSF remains on during tower operating hours.
The traffic pattern is restricted to the west of the runway.
Caution: a solar panel farm is located 1.5 miles south of the runway 33 threshold. All aircraft should remain at or above 500 feet AGL to avoid the solar farm.
VIP aircraft should make contact with the point of contact 45 nautical miles out, via email to LSF-BENN.DOT.LS.-OPS@BENNING.ARMY.MIL.
Service requests should be made on base operations frequencies when the tower is closed.
Extensive troop carrier operations occur here. Parachute drops take place at 1,550 feet within 3.5 nautical miles of the airport. Extensive traffic pattern activity also occurs.
Weather observations are automated and augmented as required for constant operations. Remote briefing services are available from the 26th Operational Weather Squadron at Barksdale AFB via phone, toll-free line, fax, or the website https://26ows.us.af.mil. A weather forecaster is on duty from 1200Z to 0400Z, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
VIP aircraft should make contact with the point of contact 45 nautical miles out.
When the tower is closed, contact airport advisory service on the tower frequency. Lavatory and aircraft cleaning services are not available.
No customs services are available.
Lighting service is unmonitored when the airfield is closed. Airfield operations are limited to tenant aircraft when the airfield is closed.
Navaids are unmonitored when the airfield is closed.
ARFF capability is Category 8, Index E, reduced to Category 5, Index B on weekends and holidays.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lawson Aaf (fort Benning) Airport has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Columbus (KCSG), 11.35 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KLSF
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KLSF?
No customs services are available onsite at Lawson AAF (Fort Benning). The nearest customs facility is KMCN, located approximately 71 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance must plan a stop at that airport before or after their visit to KLSF.
Do I need prior permission to land at KLSF?
Yes, all transient aircraft arriving at Lawson AAF (Fort Benning), including through-flights, require a PPR (prior permission required). The PPR can be issued up to seven days before arrival, with a minimum 24-hour notice, and is valid for a window of plus or minus one hour around the requested time. Hazardous cargo requires seven days' notice, and coordination outside the approved block time must be handled by phone with airfield operations.
What are the operating hours for transient aircraft at KLSF?
Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) closes to transient aircraft from 0400Z Saturday through 1230Z Monday, excluding holidays. During this closed period, airfield operations are limited to tenant aircraft, and navaids and lighting are unmonitored. Tenant aircraft conducting tactical operations should contact Lawson on CTAF when the tower is closed.
What is the runway length at KLSF?
Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) has a single paved runway, 15/33, measuring 10,002 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length supports a wide range of military and business aircraft types. The airfield elevation is 227 feet.