Airports / California / BZF
Benton Field.
Redding, California · 719 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
31 ratings
0
Operators based
719
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#30 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 31 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Redding, California, Benton Field (BZF) operates as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 719 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list BZF as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Redding Municipal Airport (RDD, 7 nm), Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL, 26 nm), and Murray Field (EKA, 79 nm). Its longest runway measures 2,420-foot, best suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets.
Trip costs from BZF are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BZF to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
O85
IATA
BZF
FAA / Local
O85
Elevation
719 ft
Coordinates
40.5749° N · 122.4080° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 719 ft, BZF sits higher than 66% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 2,420 ft
- 15/332,420 ft × 80 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 2,420 ft
At 2,420 ft, BZF is generally suited to piston and turboprop aircraft rather than jets.
- 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.
- 7nmRDDRedding Municipal AirportRedding
- 26nmRBLRed Bluff Municipal AirportRed Bluff
- 79nmEKAMurray FieldEureka
- 81nmACVCalifornia Redwood Coast-Humboldt County AirportArcata/Eureka
- 94nmUKIUkiah Municipal AirportUkiah
- 97nmMYVYuba County AirportMarysville
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BZF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) | 177 nm | 49m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 413 nm | 1h 22m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 425 nm | 1h 23m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 435 nm | 1h 25m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 475 nm | 1h 30m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 550 nm | 1h 41m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 653 nm | 1h 55m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 713 nm | 2h 3m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use BZF?
- At 2,420 ft, Benton Field is generally suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets. Charter flyers usually depart from a nearby field with a longer runway.
- What is the longest runway at BZF?
- Benton Field has one runway; the longest measures 2,420 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to BZF?
- The closest alternate is Redding Municipal Airport (RDD), about 7 nm away, followed by Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) at 26 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BZF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 22m (413 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 23m (425 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 25m (435 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.