Blake Field

KAJZ

Delta, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 01:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
01:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
6 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAJZ 110115Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 21/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 T02061053

Weather Briefing

VFR

Blake Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 6 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of -5°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
842 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,193 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,141 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,107 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AJZ
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
5,598 ft 75 ft ASP 41°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAJZ

13,833 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.7%
MVFR
2.8%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.8%

Blake Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 34.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 34.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.1%
NE
21%
E
11.9%
SE
2.1%
S
3.9%
SW
8.5%
W
7.8%
NW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.5°C
Range: -13°C to 35°C
-13°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

November April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 13,833 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Blake Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAJZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,193 ft MSL

Location

City: Delta
Country: US
Latitude: 38.786400°
Longitude: -108.064003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,598 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Blake Field

Blake Field (KAJZ) is located in Delta, US at an elevation of 5,193 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 5,598 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 13,833 weather observations, KAJZ experiences excellent VFR conditions 95.7% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAJZ come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 5.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 29 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (34.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, April, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -13°C (9°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 8.5°C (47°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.48 to 30.73 inHg (998-1041 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,833 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.