Airport information
- FAA LID
- SJS
- Coordinates
- 37.7510, -82.6367
- Elevation
- 1,221 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:38 AM | 09:38Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 00:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:27 PM | 01:27Z |
Plan a flight from SJS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
5,051 ft · ASP- Heading
- 31° true
- Heading
- 211° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,051 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECB · Newcombe | VORTAC | 110.40 | r154° / 27.7 NM |
| AZQ · Hazard | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r058° / 36.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SJS. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for SJS.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open SJS in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About SJS
Big Sandy Regional Airport (SJS) is an airport in Debord, KY, at 1,221 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,051 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SJS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at SJS?
Big Sandy Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,051 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SJS?
Big Sandy Regional Airport is in Debord, KY, at an elevation of 1,221 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7510, -82.6367.
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