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Lawson Army Air Field.
Fort Benning, Georgia · 232 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
232
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Columbus Airport (CSG).
Overview
Lawson Army Air Field (KLSF / LSF) is a mid-sized airport serving Fort Benning, Georgia. Field elevation is 232 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list LSF as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Columbus Airport (CSG, 11 nm), Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field (TOI, 59 nm), and Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY, 63 nm). The field has a single 10,002-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from LSF are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Columbus. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LSF to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KLSF
IATA
LSF
FAA / Local
LSF
Elevation
232 ft
Coordinates
32.3325° N · 84.9880° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs GA fields
state range 19–1,535 ft
At 232 ft, LSF sits lower than 71% of the 69 Georgia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,002 ft
- 15/3310,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,002 ft
LSF's 10,002 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 11nmCSGColumbus AirportColumbus
- 59nmTOITroy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell FieldTroy
- 63nmABYSouthwest Georgia Regional AirportAlbany
- 65nmDHNDothan Regional AirportDothan
- 70nmMXFMaxwell Air Force BaseMontgomery
- 71nmMCNMiddle Georgia Regional AirportMacon
Location
Open the full mapKLSF · Lawson Army Air Field · Fort Benning, GA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LSF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 243 nm | 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 425 nm | 1h 23m |
| Miami (MIA) | 463 nm | 1h 29m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 541 nm | 1h 39m |
| Houston (HOU) | 553 nm | 1h 41m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 596 nm | 1h 47m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 600 nm | 1h 48m |
| Austin (AUS) | 663 nm | 1h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LSF?
- Lawson Army Air Field's longest paved runway is 10,002 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LSF?
- Lawson Army Air Field has one runway; the longest measures 10,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LSF?
- The closest alternate is Columbus Airport (CSG), about 11 nm away, followed by Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field (TOI) at 59 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LSF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 58m (243 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 23m (425 nm), Miami about 1h 29m (463 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.