Lloyd Stearman Field Explained

Benton Airpark
Lloyd Stearman Field
Faa:1K1
Type:Public
Operator:Benton Airpark, Inc.
Location:Benton, Kansas
Elevation-F:1,364
Elevation-M:415.7
R1-Number:17/35
R1-Length-F:5,100
R1-Length-M:1,554
R1-Surface:Asphalt

Lloyd Stearman Field, also known as Benton Airpark, is a public airport located one mile (1.6 km) southwest of the central business district of Benton, in Butler County, Kansas, United States. The airport covers 30 acres and has one runway. It was named in honor of aviation pioneer Lloyd Stearman and seven Stearman World War II-era training biplanes are based there.

The airfield was used for several scenes from the 1969 movie The Gypsy Moths.

Services

In early 2010, a restaurant, Stearman Field Bar & Grill, opened on the airport property. It serves typical cafe food, such as breakfast, hamburgers, and steaks, as well as a full bar.

Fueling options include Jet-A with Prist via fuel truck, and a self-serve 100LL pump is located in the main parking apron. Ground Power Units are available.

King Air 90B charter services are available. Beechjet shares are also offered.

Flight training is available at Prairie Air Service, located midfield. Tie-downs and hangars are also available, but are not plentiful. A crew car is available.

Nearby airports

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