Big Sandy Regional
SJS · KSJS · Prestonsburg, KY · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:00 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunrise | 07:15 AM | 11:15Z |
| Sunset | 07:34 PM | 23:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:00 PM | 00:00Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 21LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 211° true
- Dimensions
- 5,051 ft
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- ASPH
Enter the left downwind (heading 031°) on the 45° at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,051 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for KSJS.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for KSJS — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KSJS / SJS
- Coordinates
- 37.7510, -82.6367
- Elevation
- 1,222 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for KSJS.
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Nearby airports
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About KSJS
Big Sandy Regional (SJS · KSJS) is an airport in Prestonsburg, KY, at 1,222 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 KSJS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at KSJS?
Big Sandy Regional has 1 runway; the longest is 5,051 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KSJS?
Big Sandy Regional is in Prestonsburg, KY, at an elevation of 1,222 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7510, -82.6367.
More about KSJS
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 KSJS 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.
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