SouthWestern Aviation / Benson Airport

SouthWestern Aviation now has Robinson helicopters available for rent from Benson Municipal Airport (E95).

Also available will be a FlyIt Helicopter simulator.

Benson, AZ – Southwestern Aviation announced that it will be co-sponsoring The Flight for the Human Spirit when it arrives in Tucson this spring. The Flight for the Human Spirit is an historic flight where new pilot Michael Combs will take off from Salina, KS on April 5th and fly into all fifty states in a Light Sport Aircraft. The mission will include 135 stops in cities and towns across the United States and will cover more than 19,400 miles.

“I am proud to be working with Southwestern Aviation,” said Michael Combs. “Their support of this project is a testament to their business philosophy. They are part of a large network of businesses that are encouraging others to follow their dreams. I will do my best to represent them well as I fly across our great country.”

The primary goal of The Flight is to encourage 20,000,000 people to never EVER give up on pursuing their dreams. When Michael lands, he encourages his co-sponsors to invite their customers and clients so that they may witness history in the making. His aircraft named “Hope One” is a Remos Light Sport Aircraft. It will seat two and is made of carbon fiber. Hope One has been titled, “The most technological Light Sport Aircraft in the sky.” It comes equipped with an auto pilot system, electronic gauges, a ballistic parachute, and on-board weather that shows everything from wind speeds to nexrad radar.

Construction of the first individual hanger on Benson Airport Pad E is complete. The owner of the new hanger said he expects to start moving aircraft into the hangar soon.

SouthWestern Aviation now has Piper Warrior and Cessna 172 aircraft available for flight training and rental in Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Airfield (FHU). Begin your pilot training or schedule a checkout today.

We have added 2 Piper Warriors to our rental fleet.
Warrior N151MM PA28-151 and Warrior PA28-161 N8391S.
Schedule your checkout soon.

Improvements to the West ramp, including strengthening, resurfacing and improved drainage have been completed. Thanks to the FAA and the City of Benson for making these improvements possible. Come check it out, plenty of spaces available.

The new AWOS at Benson municipal airport (E95) has been given its final seal of appproval by the FAA and is now broadcasting on 118.475 MHz. Thanks to the FAA, ADOT and the City of Benson for making this possible.

The new hangars built on Pad-D at Benson municipal airport (E95) by MacMar, LLC. have received their final sign-off from the city and the twelve new hangar owners are begining occupying their new box hangars.