Sault Ste Marie Municipal / Sanderson Field (KANJ), Michigan
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Sault Ste Marie Municipal / Sanderson Field (KANJ) serves general and business aviation traffic in Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula, close to the US-Canada border near Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. The airport is uncontrolled, offers a single treated-asphalt runway, and provides on-request US Customs clearance, positioning it as a practical stop for cross-border operators in the region.
Runways
Sault Ste Marie Municipal / Sanderson Field has one paved runway, 14/32, 5,234 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a treated asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Sault Ste Marie Municipal / Sanderson Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Sault Ste Marie Municipal / Sanderson Field has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Sault Ste Marie Municipal / Sanderson Field recorded 539 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Business aviation traffic at KANJ concentrates in the summer months, with June, July, and August together accounting for the highest monthly operation counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 98 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Sault Ste Marie Municipal / Sanderson Field averages 0.8 days above 90°F in July, 30.1 freeze days in January and 9.6 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 76.8°F, and January the coldest, at 24.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Sault Ste Marie Municipal / Sanderson Field has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Pilot-activated lighting: REIL for runways 14 and 32, PAPI for runways 14 and 32, and MIRL for runway 14/32, all activated via CTAF.
A fence 5 feet above grade stands 130 feet from the runway, with 250 feet of clearance on either side.
A fence 6 feet above grade stands 201 feet from the runway, with 126 feet of clearance to the right.
The approach clearance ratio is 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
The approach clearance ratio is 28:1 to the displaced threshold, clearing a road obstruction 10 feet above grade located 280 feet from the runway, 292 feet to the right.
There is a 50-foot drop-off at the north end, about 200 feet from the runway end.
Deer, birds, and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day on a self-service basis, accessed via credit card.
US Customs is available on request; call at least one hour prior to arrival.
Pilots operating in the Canadian or US Class D airspace are required to establish and maintain two-way communication and obtain ATC clearance from Sault Ste Marie ATCT (SOO Tower, 118.8) before operating in the Class D airspace. Traffic advisory service on 118.8 is available in the US Class E surface area extension between 0630 and 2230 local.
For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Sault Ste Marie Municipal / Sanderson Field has five airfields within 39 NM. The closest is Sault Ste Marie Airport (CYAM), 5.80 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KANJ
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway configuration at KANJ?
Sault Ste Marie Municipal / Sanderson Field operates a single runway, 14/32, measuring 5,234 feet long and 100 feet wide. The surface is treated asphalt, adequate for most business jet types operating into the field. KANJ has no operating control tower, so traffic coordination relies on CTAF procedures. Pilot-activated lighting is available for both runway ends, including REIL, PAPI, and MIRL systems keyed on the common frequency. This single-runway layout is the only paved option at the airport.
Is fuel available at KANJ, and how is it dispensed?
Sault Ste Marie Municipal / Sanderson Field stocks 100LL and A+ fuel, with jet fuel also available onsite. Fuel is dispensed on a self-service basis around the clock, accessed via credit card at the pump. This removes dependence on staffed hours for aircraft needing to refuel outside the posted attendance schedule of 0800-1700 daily. Pilots should confirm card acceptance and pump status independently, since self-service systems can be affected by network or card-reader issues. No attended full-service option is described in the airport data.
Does KANJ have customs clearance available for international arrivals?
Yes, CBP inspection services are available on request at Sault Ste Marie Municipal / Sanderson Field. Arriving crews must call at least one hour prior to arrival to arrange clearance, since customs officers are not stationed onsite around the clock. This on-request model means flight planning should build in advance notice rather than assuming walk-up availability. The airport's proximity to the Canadian border, roughly 5.8 nautical miles from Sault Ste Marie Airport across the line, makes this customs access relevant for cross-border general aviation traffic. KANJ traffic counts reflect FAA TFMSC cross-border data given its location near the international boundary.
What wildlife or obstruction hazards should pilots know about at KANJ?
Sault Ste Marie Municipal / Sanderson Field reports deer, birds, and other wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport, a standing hazard for arriving and departing traffic. Close-in obstructions include a fence rising 5 feet above grade located 130 feet from the runway, with lateral clearance of 250 feet on either side, plus a second 6-foot fence 201 feet out with 126 feet of clearance to the right. A 50-foot drop-off lies near the north end, roughly 200 feet from the runway end. An approach ratio of 28:1 to the displaced threshold also clears a 10-foot road obstruction 280 feet out on the right side.
How does airspace coordination work near the US-Canada border at KANJ?
Sault Ste Marie Municipal / Sanderson Field sits near overlapping Canadian and US Class D airspace, requiring pilots operating in either to establish two-way communication and obtain ATC clearance from Sault Ste Marie ATCT on 118.8 before entering. Traffic advisory service on the same frequency is available within the US Class E surface area extension between 0630 and 2230 local. Clearance delivery for the airport routes through Minneapolis ARTCC rather than a local facility. This layout reflects KANJ's position adjacent to an international boundary rather than isolated domestic airspace. Dispatchers should confirm current frequency assignments before cross-border operations.