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Small airport

Big Sandy Landing

ICAO 82NR🇺🇸 Canton
Coordinates
35.6738°N, 82.8066°W
Elevation
2,210 ft (674 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:00
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
20:47
Civil dusk
21:16

About 14h 17m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Big Sandy Landing

Big Sandy Landing is a small airport in Canton, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,210 ft (674 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft / 305 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Barker Private STOL Airport (53NR), about 6.9 nm to the ese.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
9 / 271,000 ft / 305 m50 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Barker Private STOL Airport53NR
6.9 nm ESE (103°)
Friendship Field35NR
16.9 nm NE (56°)
Asheville Regional AirportAVL
19.3 nm SE (138°)
Cane Creek Airport4NC6
21.1 nm SE (131°)
Six Oaks AirportNC67
21.3 nm SE (125°)
Skyline Peak Airport33NR
21.3 nm NE (42°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Big Sandy Landing.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Sandy Landing located?

Big Sandy Landing is small airport located in Canton, United States, at an elevation of 2,210 ft (674 m).

How many runways does Big Sandy Landing have?

Big Sandy Landing has 1 runway, the longest being 1,000 ft / 305 m.

What time zone is Big Sandy Landing in?

Big Sandy Landing is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Big Sandy Landing?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Big Sandy Landing is approximately 6.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Big Sandy Landing?

The nearest airport to Big Sandy Landing is Barker Private STOL Airport (53NR), about 6.9 nm to the ese, followed by Friendship Field and Asheville Regional Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Big Sandy Landing data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.