Airports / Michigan / KSJX
Beaver I Airport.
Beaver Island, Michigan · 669 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KSJX
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
669
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN).
Overview
Located in Beaver Island, Michigan, Beaver I Airport (KSJX) operates as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 669 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list KSJX as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN, 33 nm), Chippewa County International Airport (CIU, 57 nm), and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC, 57 nm). The field has a single 4,299-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from KSJX are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KSJX to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KSJX. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Fresh Air Aviation FBO
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- Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00
- Unicom 122.8
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Parking
- Fuel
- Cargo handling
- Pilots lounge
- Crew car
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KSJX
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KSJX
Elevation
669 ft
Coordinates
45.6922° N · 85.5666° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MI fields
state range 580–1,328 ft
At 669 ft, KSJX sits lower than 61% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,299 ft
- 094,299 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,299 ft
KSJX's 4,299 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 33nmPLNPellston Regional Airport of Emmet County AirportPellston
- 57nmCIUChippewa County International AirportKincheloe
- 57nmTVCCherry Capital AirportTraverse City
- 64nmESCDelta County AirportEscanaba
- 65nmYAMSault Ste Marie AirportSault Ste Marie
- 86nmMQTMarquette/Sawyer International AirportGwinn
Location
Open the full mapKSJX · Beaver I Airport · Beaver Island, MI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KSJX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 245 nm | 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 541 nm | 1h 39m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 577 nm | 1h 45m |
| New York (TEB) | 580 nm | 1h 45m |
| Boston (BED) | 644 nm | 1h 54m |
| Denver (DEN) | 909 nm | 2h 31m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 931 nm | 2h 34m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,006 nm | 2h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KSJX?
- Beaver I Airport's longest paved runway is 4,299 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KSJX?
- Beaver I Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,299 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Beaver I Airport?
- One FBO serves KSJX: Fresh Air Aviation FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to KSJX?
- The closest alternate is Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN), about 33 nm away, followed by Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KSJX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 58m (245 nm), Washington DC about 1h 39m (541 nm), Nashville about 1h 45m (577 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.