KBJC

MVFR

ROCKY MOUNTAIN METRO

DENVER · COLORADO

Elev
5,673.4'
Longest RWY
9,000'12L/30R
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR16:47Z
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Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
6,673.4'
MSL · field 5,673.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KBJC

Current METAR

Observed 16:47Z

KBJC 271647Z 06005KT 10SM SCT011 BKN015 OVC023 04/01 A2996
Wind
060° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
5,665 ft
Ceiling
1,500 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
9 NM NW
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
BJC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERICK DAHL
Address
11755 AIRPORT WAY, BROOMFIELD CO 80021

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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060° · 5 kt
RWY 03
025°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 025° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,673 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12L/30R115° / 295°9,000 ftASPH30R R
12R/30L115° / 295°7,002 ftASPH12R R
03/21Favored25° / 205°3,600 ftASPH21 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12L9,000'9,000'9,000'9,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
30R9,000'9,000'9,000'9,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
12R7,002'7,002'7,002'7,002'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
30L7,002'7,002'7,002'7,002'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
033,600'3,600'3,600'3,600'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
213,600'3,600'3,600'3,600'PAPI 2-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 30R
LS · CAT I
BJC
111.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 30R
KBJC · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Pilots are requested to avoid flight due to nesting eagles below 6500 feet mean sea level on the BJC VOR 25 degree radial 2.7 nautical miles; and over Standley Lake below 8000 feet mean sea level on the BJC VOR 150 degree radial 3.0 nautical miles.Show FAA
  • Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the runways.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact 303-271-4850 for information.Show FAA
  • The north terminal ramp slope exceeds the recommended standard.Show FAA
  • Flight notification service ADCUS is available.Show FAA
  • Helicopter arrivals and departures are from runways and taxiways.Show FAA
  • Taxiways C1 and D are marked with reflectors.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index B is available by prior permission required at 720-352-0395.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 30R; runway end identifier lights for runways 12L, 12R, and 30L; precision approach path indicators for runways 03, 12L, 12R, 21, 30L, and 30R; medium intensity runway lights for runways 03/21 and 12R/30L; and high intensity runway lights for runway 12L/30R on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is self service.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 12L/30RThe pavement classification number value for runway 12L/30R is 360 flexible design high tire pressure.Show FAA
  • 12R/30LThe pavement classification number value for runway 12R/30L is 150 flexible concrete high tire pressure.Show FAA
  • 03/21The pavement classification number value for runway 03/21 is 130 flexible design high tire pressure.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Twenty-four hour prior permission is required for unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Contact 720-352-0395.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KBJC

Answer card
ICAO
KBJC
Name
ROCKY MOUNTAIN METRO
Location
DENVER, COLORADO
Elevation
5,673.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,673.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
3
Longest runway
12L/30R · 9,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
060° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03

Rocky Mountain Metro is in Denver, Colorado. The field elevation is 5,673.4 ft MSL. It has three asphalt runways. The longest is 9,000 ft on 12L/30R. The airport is towered from 0600 to 2200. One ILS is published for runway 30R. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Sheltair is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A, Jet A Prist and UL94. Signature Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Rocky Mountain Metro sits at high elevation in the Denver area. Performance planning matters. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Check the current Chart Supplement or call the airport operator for the current details before you go. Pilots should also watch for birds and wildlife near the runways. The published remarks note nesting eagle avoidance areas below 6,500 ft MSL near the BJC VOR 25 degree radial 2.7 NM. There is also an avoidance area over Standley Lake below 8,000 ft MSL near the BJC VOR 150 degree radial 3.0 NM. When the tower is closed, runway lighting is activated on CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KBJC?
KBJC field elevation is 5,673.4 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll. It also matters for climb performance and density altitude planning.
What is the pattern altitude at Rocky Mountain Metro?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway is the longest at KBJC?
Runway 12L/30R is the longest runway at 9,000 ft asphalt. Runway 12R/30L is 7,002 ft. Runway 03/21 is 3,600 ft.
Is KBJC towered and what are the tower hours?
Yes. The tower is open 0600 to 2200. Outside those hours, use CTAF 118.6 and follow the published lighting procedures.
Does KBJC have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 30R. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest minima and notes before departure.
Which FBOs are on the field at KBJC?
Sheltair and Signature Aviation are on the field. Sheltair carries 100LL, Jet A, Jet A Prist and UL94. Signature Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KBJC?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport operator at 303-271-4850 for the current guidance before you fly in.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KBJC?
Plan for high-elevation performance and busy metro-area traffic. Birds and wildlife are present near the runways. The published remarks also ask pilots to avoid specific eagle and Standley Lake areas. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

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