KANJ

VFR

SAULT STE MARIE MUNI/SANDERSON FLD

SAULT STE MARIE · MICHIGAN

Elev
716.4'
Longest RWY
5,234'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KANJ SAULT STE MARIE MUNI/SANDERSON FLD showing runway layout — runways 14/32
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KANJ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,716.4'
MSL · field 716.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KANJ

Current METAR

Observed 16:55Z

KANJ 121655Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM FEW049 SCT060 21/13 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP047 T02060133
Wind
330° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.68 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,906 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
LAKE HURON
ARTCC
ZYZ · TORONTO
NOTAM facility
ANJ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TOM BROWN
Address
2144 MERIDIAN ST, SAULT SAINTE MARIE MI 49783-2608

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
330° · 4 kt
RWY 32
309°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 32

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32 · 309° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,716 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored129° / 309°5,234 ftASPH-TRTD32 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 2-box left(3°)
32PAPI 2-box left(3°)10', road, 200' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 1

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KANJ SAULT STE MARIE MUNI/SANDERSON FLD in SAULT STE MARIE, MICHIGAN, showing runways 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14
KANJ · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA+
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • US CUSTOMS AVBL ON REQ CALL 906-632-2631 1 HR PRIOR TO ARR.
  • DEER, BIRDS, & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • PILOTS OPRG IN CANADIAN/US CLASS D ASP ARE RQRD TO ESTAB & MNTN TWO-WAY COM & OBTAIN ATC CLNC FM SAULT STE MARIE ATCT (SOO TWR 118.8) PRIOR TO OPRG IN THE CLASS D ASP. TFC ADZY SER (118.8) IS AVBL IN THE US CLASS E SFC EXTN 0630-2230.
  • 50 FT DROP OFF, N END, 200 FT FR RWY END.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 14 & 32; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL H24 SELF SVC VIA CREDIT CARD.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14+5 FT FENCE, 130 FT DIST, 250 FT L/R.
  • 32+6 FT FENCE, 201 FT DIST, 126 FT R.
  • 14APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DTHR.
  • 32APCH RATIO 28:1 TO DTHR OVR +10 FT ROAD, 280 FT DIST, 292 FT R.

Other notes

  • PRVDD OBSTNS WHICH PENETRATE 20:1 APCH SFC BE REMOVED/LWRD OR THR DSPLCD & MKD TO PRVD UNOBSTD 20:1 RWY APCH SFC; VFR USE ONLY; ALL OTHER RWY SFCS EXC RWY 14/32 BE CLEARLY MKD CLSD; AMGR ISSUES APROP NOTICES & INSURES ARPT.
  • MANAGERCELL 906-748-1468.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KANJ

Answer card
ICAO
KANJ
Name
SAULT STE MARIE MUNI/SANDERSON FLD
Location
SAULT STE MARIE, MICHIGAN
Elevation
716.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,716.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 5,234 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32

Sault Ste Marie Muni/Sanderson Fld is in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. Field elevation is 716.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 14/32, which is 5,234 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The field is VFR use only per the published remarks. Runway 14 and 32 have runway end identifier lights. They also have PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. 100LL is available 24 hours a day through self-serve credit card. Sanderson Field is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (906) 635-0252 for current service details.

First-time pilots should pay close attention to the published obstacles and displaced threshold notes. There is a fence near runway 32. There are fence and terrain notes near runway 14. There is also a 50-foot drop off at the north end, 200 feet from the runway end. Deer, birds and wildlife are reported on and near the airport. U.S. Customs is available on request with one hour notice by phone. The airport sits near the Canadian border. Check the current Chart Supplement for any airspace or operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KANJ?
KANJ has one runway, 14/32. It is 5,234 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does KANJ have a tower?
No. KANJ is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
What is the pattern altitude at KANJ?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at KANJ?
No ILS approaches are published for KANJ. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Which FBO is on the field at KANJ?
Sanderson Field is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (906) 635-0252 for current service details.
Is 100LL available at KANJ after hours?
Yes. 100LL is available 24 hours a day through self-serve credit card.
What runway lighting does KANJ have?
Runway 14/32 has runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.
Is U.S. Customs available at KANJ?
Yes. U.S. Customs is available on request. Call 906-632-2631 one hour prior to arrival.

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