KANJ

LIFR

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· METAR10:27Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KANJ
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,716.4'
MSL · field 716.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KANJ

Current METAR

Observed 10:27Z

KANJ 281027Z AUTO 10004KT 5SM -RA BR OVC003 07/07 A2946 RMK AO2 CIG 002V008 P0003 T00720072
Wind
100° @ 4 kt
Visibility
5 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.46 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
499 ft
Ceiling
300 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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
100° · 4 kt
RWY 14
129°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 129° · LEFT 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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

  • Pilots operating in Canadian and U.S. Class D airspace are required to establish and maintain two-way communication and obtain air traffic control clearance from Sault Ste Marie tower on frequency 118.8 prior to operating in the Class D airspace. Traffic advisory service on frequency 118.8 is available in the U.S. Class E surface extension from 0630 to 2230.Show FAA
  • U.S. Customs is available on request. Call 906-632-2631 one hour prior to arrival.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is a 50-foot drop off at the north end, 200 feet from the runway end.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 14 and 32. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 14 and 32. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 14/32. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day self service via credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 32There is a 6-foot fence located 201 feet from the runway and 126 feet right of runway 32.Show FAA
  • 14There is a 5-foot fence located 130 feet from the runway and 250 feet left and right of runway 14.Show FAA
  • 32The approach ratio is 28 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 10-foot road located 280 feet from the runway and 292 feet right of runway 32.Show FAA
  • 14The approach ratio is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 14.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided obstacles which penetrate the 20 to 1 approach surface must be removed or lowered or their threshold displaced and marked to provide an unobstructed 20 to 1 runway approach surface. The airport is for visual flight rules use only. All other runway surfaces except runway 14/32 must be clearly marked closed. The airport manager issues appropriate notices and ensures the airport.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager's cell phone number is 906-748-1468.Show FAA

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
LIFR
Current wind
100° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

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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