KSJX

MVFR

BEAVER ISLAND

BEAVER ISLAND · MICHIGAN

Elev
669.8'
Longest RWY
4,299'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSJX
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,669.8'
MSL · field 669.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +16 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KSJX

Current METAR

Observed 07:35Z

KSJX 280735Z AUTO 21016G22KT 10SM RA SCT007 BKN023 OVC090 13/12 A2946 RMK AO2
Wind
210° @ 16G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.46 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,161 ft
Ceiling
2,300 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
4 NM SW
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
SJX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RACHEL TEAGUE
Address
PO BOX 134, BEAVER ISLAND MI 49782-0134

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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210° · 16 kt
RWY 23
220°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 220° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,670 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2786° / 266°4,299 ftASPHStandard L
14/32128° / 308°3,278 ftTURFStandard L
05/23Favored40° / 220°2,054 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 4-box left(3°)
27PAPI 4-box left(4°)67', tree, 1010' from thr, 330' R of cntrln, slope 12
1470', trees, 0' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0
3215', road, 75' from thr, 133' R of cntrln, slope 5
0582', trees, 1238' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 15
2349', trees, 230' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 4

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 09
KSJX · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 09 and 27. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 09 and 27. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 09/27 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23Runway 05/23 is closed from November through April and when snow covered.Show FAA
  • 14/32Runway 14/32 is closed from November through April and when snow covered.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23Runway 23 end is marked with 3 foot yellow cones. The displaced threshold is marked with 3 cones on each side.Show FAA
  • 05Runway 05 end is marked with 3 foot yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 32Runway 32 end is marked with 3 foot yellow cones. The displaced threshold is marked with 3 cones on each side.Show FAA
  • 14Runway 14 end is marked with 3 foot yellow cones. The displaced threshold is marked with 3 cones on each side.Show FAA
  • 32The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 32 is 13 to 1.Show FAA
  • 23The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 23 is 17 to 1.Show FAA
  • 14The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 14 is 6 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • There is non-compliance with FAR 157.Show FAA
  • 2The airport is unattended on Thanksgiving and Christmas.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe manager's cell phone number is 231-675-5391.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSJX

Answer card
ICAO
KSJX
Name
BEAVER ISLAND
Location
BEAVER ISLAND, MICHIGAN
Elevation
669.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,669.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
09/27 · 4,299 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
210° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

Beaver Island Airport sits on Beaver Island in Michigan. Field elevation is 669.8 ft MSL. The airport has three runways. The longest is 09/27 at 4,299 ft asphalt. The field is unattended, so plan to self-announce on CTAF 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern about 1,670 ft MSL based on the published field elevation. Runway 09/27 has medium intensity lighting controlled by CTAF. It also has runway end identifier lights and PAPI. Runway 23 has displaced threshold markings. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

Beaver Island Airport has one on-field FBO. Beaver Island Airport carries AVGAS 100LL. Call the field directly at (231) 448-2750 before you go. Runway 14/32 is closed from November through April and when snow covered. Runway 05/23 is also closed from November through April and when snow covered. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. The airport manager can be reached at 231-675-5391. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other operational notes before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSJX?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,670 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
What is the longest runway at Beaver Island Airport?
The longest runway is 09/27 at 4,299 ft. It is asphalt and has medium intensity lighting controlled by CTAF.
Does KSJX have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KSJX. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is Beaver Island Airport towered?
No. KSJX has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which runway lights are available at KSJX?
Runway 09/27 has medium intensity runway lights. It also has runway end identifier lights and PAPI. The lights on 09/27 are controlled by CTAF.
Which runways are closed in winter at KSJX?
Runway 14/32 is closed from November through April and when snow covered. Runway 05/23 is also closed from November through April and when snow covered.
Which FBO is on the field at Beaver Island Airport?
Beaver Island Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (231) 448-2750 before arrival for current services.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at Beaver Island Airport?
Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Runway 23 also has a displaced threshold with cone markings. Brief the landing distance carefully before arrival.

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