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Beaver Island Airport

ICAO KSJXLocal SJX🇺🇸 Beaver Island
Coordinates
45.6923°N, 85.5666°W
Elevation
669 ft (204 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.2° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:34
Sunrise
07:04
Sunset
20:22
Civil dusk
20:53

About 13h 18m 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 Beaver Island Airport

Beaver Island Airport is a public use airport located on Beaver Island in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States. It is owned by St. James Township and Peaine Township. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021, in which it is categorized as a local general aviation facility.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 274,299 ft / 1,310 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 323,278 ft / 999 m120 ftGrsUnlitOpen
05 / 232,054 ft / 626 m120 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3118.075 MHz
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR134.600 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Showing 4 of 4 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Beaver Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Beaver Island Airport?

The ICAO code for Beaver Island Airport is KSJX.

Where is Beaver Island Airport located?

Beaver Island Airport is small airport located in Beaver Island, United States, at an elevation of 669 ft (204 m).

How many runways does Beaver Island Airport have?

Beaver Island Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 4,299 ft / 1,310 m.

What time zone is Beaver Island Airport in?

Beaver Island Airport is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Beaver Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Beaver Island Airport is approximately 6.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Beaver Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Beaver Island Airport is Welke Airport (6Y8), about 2.6 nm to the ne, followed by Trout Island Airport and North Fox Island Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Beaver Island Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.