KSJS

VFR

BIG SANDY RGNL

PRESTONSBURG · KENTUCKY

Elev
1,221.5'
Longest RWY
5,051'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSJS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,221.5'
MSL · field 1,221.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +3 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KSJS

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KSJS 280115Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A2995 RMK AO2 T02350086
Wind
160° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,557 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
9 NM NE
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LOU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GARY COX
Address
2960 AIRPORT ROAD, DEBORD KY 41214

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU
LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 5 kt
RWY 21
206°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 206° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,222 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored26° / 206°5,051 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03PAPI 2-box left(4°)32', tree, 789' from thr, 6' R of cntrln, slope 18
21PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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 03
KSJS · 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+
Other services
AMB

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Huntington air traffic control tower at 304-453-2490.Show FAA
  • Birds and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 03 and 21. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 03 and 21 and controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators on runways 03 and 21 operate continuously.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03The precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 6 degrees right of the centerline on runway 03.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAfter hours service is available at 606-371-3793. The landline transfers to Gary's cell phone.Show FAA
  • OWNERAirport board chairman is Jerry Price.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSJS

Answer card
ICAO
KSJS
Name
BIG SANDY RGNL
Location
PRESTONSBURG, KENTUCKY
Elevation
1,221.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,221.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 5,051 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Big Sandy Rgnl Airport is in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. The field elevation is 1,221.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 03/21, which is 5,051 ft long. There is no control tower. Traffic uses CTAF 123.05, which is also the UNICOM frequency. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light aircraft pattern at 2,221.5 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Cox Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For after-hours service, the published number is 606-371-3793. The airport also notes that the line transfers to Gary's cell phone.

A few operational notes matter here. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 03 and 21. The medium intensity runway lights are controlled by CTAF. The PAPI on 03 and 21 runs continuously. The published remark also says the PAPI on runway 03 is unusable beyond 6 degrees right of centerline. Birds and deer are reported on and near the airport. For clearance delivery, contact Huntington ATC at 304-453-2490. If you need current noise or local operating guidance, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSJS?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 2,221.5 ft MSL at KSJS.
Does Big Sandy Rgnl have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KSJS. Plan on non-precision or visual work. Verify current approach options before departure.
What runway is the longest at KSJS?
KSJS has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 5,051 ft long and asphalt.
Is KSJS towered?
No. KSJS is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.05 for local traffic calls. UNICOM is also 123.05.
Which FBO is on the field at KSJS?
Cox Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly for current service details before arrival.
What lighting is available at KSJS at night?
Runways 03 and 21 have runway end identifier lights and medium intensity runway lights. The runway lights are controlled by CTAF. The PAPI on both ends operates continuously.
What should I know about runway 03 at KSJS?
The published remark says the PAPI on runway 03 is unusable beyond 6 degrees right of centerline. Plan your final carefully. Verify the approach path before landing.
Are there wildlife hazards at KSJS?
Yes. The published remarks say birds and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Use extra caution on taxi, takeoff and landing.

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