KBJC

VFR

ROCKY MOUNTAIN METRO

DENVER · COLORADO

Elev
5,673.4'
Longest RWY
9,000'12L/30R
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR03:15Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
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 12L
H/W +6 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF KBJC

Current METAR

Observed 03:15Z

KBJC 120315Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3015 RMK AO2
Wind
120° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / -6°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
7,230 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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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120° · 6 kt
RWY 12L
115°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 12L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12L · 115° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,673 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12L/30RFavored115° / 295°9,000 ftASPH30R R
12R/30L115° / 295°7,002 ftASPH12R R
03/2125° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KBJC ROCKY MOUNTAIN METRO in DENVER, COLORADO, showing runways 12L/30R, 12R/30L, 03/21 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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
100LLAUL94
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

  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF RWY.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT - 303-271-4850.
  • FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL.
  • TWY C1 & D MKD WITH REFLECTORS.
  • N TRML RAMP SLP EXCEEDS RCMDD STD.
  • HEL ARR/DEP FM RWY & TWYS.
  • ARFF INDEX B AVBL PPR - 720-352-0395
  • PILOTS ARE REQUESTED TO AVOID FLIGHT DUE TO NESTING EAGLES: BLW 6500 FT MSL, BJC VOR 25 DEG RADIAL, 2.7 DME; OVER STANDLEY LAKE BLW 8000 FT MSL, BJC VOR 150 DEG RADIAL, 3.0 DME.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 30R; REIL RWY 12L, 12R & 30L; PAPI RWY 03, 12L, 12R, 21, 30L & 30R; MIRL RWY 03/21 & 12R/30L; HIRL RWY 12L/30R - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL SELF SVC.

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21PCR VALUE: 130/F/D/X/T
  • 12L/30RPCR VALUE: 360/F/D/X/T
  • 12R/30LPCR VALUE: 150/F/C/X/T

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • 24 HR PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS - 720-352-0395.

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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
VFR
Current wind
120° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12L

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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