Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (BEH) in Benton Harbor, Michigan
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Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (BEH)

General
Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 04/01/1940, Runways: 2, Land Area Covered By Airport: 485 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 09566.*A, Location ID: BEH, Region: Great Lakes, District Office: DET, Unicom Frequency: 123.000 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 123.000 MHz, Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1000, Aeronautical sectional chart: Chicago, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: LAN, Tie-In FSS Name: Lansing, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 649 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2008-03-13), Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCG, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZAU, Boundary ARTCC Name: Chicago, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Federal Agreements: NGY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: BEH, Last Inspection Date: 05/14/2015, Inspection Group: State aeronautical personnel, Inspection Method: State
Location
State: Michigan, County: Berrien, City: Benton Harbor, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 42° 07' 42.708'', Lng: -86° 25' 34.087'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 42.128530, Lng: -86.426135, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: FAA (2011-08-23), Distance from central business district: 2 mi (NE) Find on map
Owner
Benton Harbor/St Joseph, 1123 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor, Mi 49022, 269-927-3194
Manager
Vincent Desjardins, 1123 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor, Mi 49022, 269-927-3194
Operations
Period: 12/31/2013 - 12/31/2014, Air Taxi Operations: 1,000, Itinerant Operations: 8,625, Local Operations: 8,625, Military Operations: 20
Aircraft
Single Engine Aircraft: 61, Multi Engine Aircraft: 6, Jet Engine Aircraft: 3, Ultralight Aircraft: 1
Additional
Fuel Types: 100LLA1+, Magnetic Variation: 4W (Year 2010), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: Yes, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: Yes, Other services: AMB, CARGO, CHTR, SALES
Remarks
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Runway 1

Base End
Base End ID: 10, True Alignment: 90, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 42° 07' 40.517'', Lng: -86° 26' 01.801'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 42.127922, Lng: -86.433834, Physical Elevation: 627 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 35.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 630.9 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 34, Runway End Gradient: 0.4 (Up), Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (03/13/2008), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (03/13/2008), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (03/13/2008)
Reciprocal End
Reciprocal End ID: 28, True Alignment: 270, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Instrument landing system, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 42° 07' 40.051'', Lng: -86° 24' 42.113'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 42.127792, Lng: -86.411698, Physical Elevation: 649 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 45.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 648.9 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Approach Light System: MALSR, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: PIR, Object Clear Slope: 50, Runway End Gradient: 0.3, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (03/13/2008), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (03/13/2008), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (03/13/2008)

Runway 2

Base End
Base End ID: 14, True Alignment: 132, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 42° 07' 57.594'', Lng: -86° 26' 01.722'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 42.132665, Lng: -86.433812, Physical Elevation: 626 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 45.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.04 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 629.6 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TREE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 6, Object Height: 23 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 328.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 100L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (03/13/2008), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (03/13/2008), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (03/13/2008)
Reciprocal End
Reciprocal End ID: 32, True Alignment: 312, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 42° 07' 33.493'', Lng: -86° 25' 25.490'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 42.125970, Lng: -86.423747, Physical Elevation: 630 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 41.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.04 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 630.6 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 20, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (03/13/2008), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (03/13/2008), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (03/13/2008)

2005 Operating and Financial Summary

Aeronautical Operating Revenue
Landing Fees: $6,584, Cargo and hangar rentals: $248,110, Aviation fuel tax retained for airport use: $170,595, Total: $425,289
Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
Misc.: $14,243, Other: $293,079, Total: $307,322
Non-Operating Revenue
Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $6,741, Grant receipts: $527, Total: $7,268
Operating Expenses
Personnel compensation and benefits: $273,935, Communications and utilities: $34,961, Supplies and materials: $19,757, Repairs and maintenance: $40,414, Contractual services: $23,694, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $58,676, Misc.: $10,986, Total: $462,423
Non-Operating Expenses
Interest expense: $2,306, Other: $352, Total: $2,658, Depreciation: $42,821, Net: $231,977
Reporting Year Proceeds
Proceeds from sale of property: $2,000, Total: $2,000
Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
Airfield: $5,000, Terminal: $13,778, Roadways, rail, and transit: $14,678, Other: $145,386, Total: $178,842
Indebtedness at End of Year
Loans: $525,248, Other: $126,476, Total: $651,724
Restricted Financial Assets
Other restricted financial assets: $1,107,784, Total: $1,107,784, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $645,244

2002 Operating and Financial Summary

Aeronautical Operating Revenue
Landing Fees: $5,287, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $10,470, Apron charges/tiedowns: $100, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $4,244, Cargo and hangar rentals: $154,756, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $160,944, Misc.: $1,932, Total: $337,733
Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
Land and non-terminal facilities: $47,850, Terminal - food and beverage: $4, Rental cars: $2,196, Misc.: $6,382, Other: $255,598, Total: $312,030
Non-Operating Revenue
Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $8,850, Grant receipts: $31,869, Total: $40,719
Operating Expenses
Personnel compensation and benefits: $226,586, Communications and utilities: $33,447, Supplies and materials: $18,637, Repairs and maintenance: $57,233, Contractual services: $36,945, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $29,306, Misc.: $1,515, Total: $403,669
Non-Operating Expenses
Interest expense: $6,833, Total: $6,833, Depreciation: $50,550, Net: $229,430
Reporting Year Proceeds
Proceeds from sale of property: $1,932, Other contributed capital: $287,467, Total: $289,399
Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
Reporting Year Debt Payments: $82,652
Indebtedness at End of Year
Loans: $782,896, Other: $21,734, Total: $804,630, Net Assets: $0
Restricted Financial Assets
Restricted debt service reserve: $100,074, Restrictions for renewals and replacements: $156,020, Other restricted financial assets: $103,706, Total: $359,800, Unrestricted Financial Assets including cash: $440,953

2001 Operating and Financial Summary

Aeronautical Operating Revenue
Landing Fees: $3,928, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $10,838, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $4,765, Cargo and hangar rentals: $157,593, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $159,316, Total: $336,440
Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
Land and non-terminal facilities: $48,681, Terminal - food and beverage: $172, Rental cars: $3,666, Misc.: $3,559, Other: $250,787, Total: $306,865
Non-Operating Revenue
Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $15,362, Grant receipts: $93,915, Total: $109,277
Operating Expenses
Personnel compensation and benefits: $225,273, Communications and utilities: $50,501, Supplies and materials: $20,613, Repairs and maintenance: $65,009, Contractual services: $52,802, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $21,790, Misc.: $1,742, Other: $5,091, Total: $442,821
Non-Operating Expenses
Interest expense: $9,146, Total: $9,146, Depreciation: $37,761, Net: $262,854
Reporting Year Proceeds
Other contributed capital: $344,702, Total: $344,702
Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
Airfield: $17,304, Terminal: $1,792, Parking: $5,472, Other: $6,261, Total: $30,829, Reporting Year Debt Payments: $100,391
Indebtedness at End of Year
Loans: $858,827, Total: $858,827, Net Assets: $0
Restricted Financial Assets
Restricted debt service reserve: $200,596, Other restricted financial assets: $241,328, Total: $441,924

1999 Operating and Financial Summary

Aeronautical Operating Revenue
Landing Fees: $393, Terminal/International arrival area rental or other charge: $9,081, FBO revenue: Contract / Sponsor-operated: $2,943, Cargo and hangar rentals: $86,865, Fuel sales net proffit/loss or fuel flowage fees: $166,534, Total: $265,816
Non-Aeronautical Operating Revenue
Land and non-terminal facilities: $48,116, Terminal - food and beverage: $442, Rental cars: $7,137, Parking: $9,587, Misc.: $2,151, Other: $800, Total: $68,233
Non-Operating Revenue
Interest income - restricted and non-restricted: $6,083, Grant receipts: $74,885, Other: $264,958, Total: $345,926
Operating Expenses
Personnel compensation and benefits: $163,214, Communications and utilities: $43,646, Supplies and materials: $81,493, Contractual services: $218,112, Insurance, claims, and settlements: $23,913, Misc.: $19,265, Total: $549,643
Non-Operating Expenses
Net: $130,332
Reporting Year Proceeds
Other: $31,419, Total: $31,419
Reporting Year Expenditures for Projects
Reporting Year Debt Payments: $55,914

National Wildlife Strike Incidents

2012-05-21

Time: Day (09:36), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N807QS, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 107 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = NETJETS INC

2007-08-20

Time: Night (21:15), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N287MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Struck & Damaged Other, Pitot, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 52186 h, Repair Costs: $45000, Other Costs: $62761, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, AON DAILY LOSSES & AIR SAFETY WEEK ** CALLED PILOT FOR MISSING DETAILS.
Remarks: 2 DEER SEEN. RADOME CRACKED, NOSE GEAR DOOR BENT, PITOT TUBE ON FUSELAGE WAS PUSHED INTO THE SKIN OF THE A/C.. LOST REVENUE ESTIMATED AT $45,000. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ARPT HAS REMOVED 17 DEER FROM ARPT SINCE THIS STRIKE. GOLF COURSE BEING DEVELOPED NEARBY)

2000-06-05

Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-100 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N997ME, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CMH AVIATION

2000-05-23

Time: Day (06:55), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-400 BJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N61SM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck & Damaged Lights, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SUPERIOR METAL PRODUCTS (UPDATED x/xx/xx FROM xxxx TO xxxx)
Remarks: LANDING LIGHT WAS EXTENDED PER SOP. LIGHT WAS TORN LOOSE FORM HINGE EXCEPT FOR 1 RIVET. LIGHT WILL NOT RETRACT COMPLETELY. SKIN AT HINGE WAS TORN. (REPORT TURNED IN BY WS BIOL 8/28/03) BIRDS REPTD AS GEESE, ASSUME CAGO FROM DATE AND LOCATION.

2000-05-07

Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N418, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Propeller, Struck Fuselage, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = TUTTLE
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS ON INTER. OF ENG. REPT (SUBMITTED BY WS BIOL 8/28/03)

1998-11-03

Time: Night (21:10), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-421 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1GQ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Speed: 15 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Struck & Damaged Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FISKARS EQUIPMNT CO (TIM GAIPA)
Remarks: DAMAGE TO ENG. ENG STOPPED SUDDENLY. POSSIBLE ENG MOUNTS & ENG BEAMS.

1998-07-09

Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Mesaba Airlines, Aircraft: SAAB-340 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N425XJ, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 27, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: MINOR DAMAGE IF ANY

FAA Registered Aircraft: 17 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Benton Harbor)

Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (BEH) in Benton Harbor, MichiganInformation about Operating and Financial Summary, Runways, Icidents