Chart Wise: Sandpoint, Idaho (KSZT) RNAV (GPS) Y Rwy 2

Reaching the mountain region airport offers a unique approach path.

Jason Blair

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 08:00 AM ET

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Edited By:

Travis Tingle

The biggest commercial draw to Sandpoint, Idaho, area is its thousands of skiable acres. [Adobe Stock]

Key Takeaways:

Approaches to Sandpoint, Idaho (KSZT) are complex due to mountainous terrain, featuring multiple turns to navigate obstacles and an offset final approach course.
Terrain severely restricts flight maneuvers, specifically prohibiting circling west of Runway 2-20.
The missed approach procedure is intricate, demanding precise climbs, turns, and a critical minimum climb gradient that pilots must ensure their aircraft can meet.

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Whether you are headed to Sandpoint, Idaho, in the summer for some hiking, boating, fishing, or camping, or the winter for nearby ski resorts, getting into this mountainous airport can take a pilot on an interesting approach path.

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