Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

KBJC / BJC

Denver, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:45Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
4 kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBJC 041845Z 22004KT 10SM SKC 13/M03 A3003

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBJC 041736Z 0418/0518 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150 FM042000 10006KT P6SM SKC FM050300 24006KT P6SM SKC FM050700 29006KT P6SM SKC FM051400 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z FM042000
+1h
VFR 100° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM050300
+8h
VFR 240° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
07:00Z FM050700
+12h
VFR 290° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BJC
03
21 ✈️
12L
30R
12R
30L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
3,601 ft 75 ft ASP 34°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
12L/30R 9,000 ft 100 ft ASP 124°
0.4 kt 4.0 kt
96° angle
12R/30L 7,004 ft 75 ft ASP 124°
0.4 kt 4.0 kt
96° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBJC

6,227 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.8%
MVFR
3.1%
IFR
1%
LIFR
1%

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 222 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 222 kt
Calm Winds: 17.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.9%
NE
4.6%
E
5.1%
SE
4.9%
S
6.6%
SW
8.7%
W
27.2%
NW
13.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.5°C
Range: -16°C to 33°C
-16°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

February September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt
Runway 12L/30R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 12R/30L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 6,227 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBJC
IATA Code: BJC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,673 ft MSL

Location

City: Denver
Country: US
Latitude: 39.908798°
Longitude: -105.116997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 3,601 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12L/30R
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12R/30L
Length: 7,004 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

Overview

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport serves the Denver metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport located at 5,673 feet mean sea level. Positioned at coordinates 39.908798, -105.116997, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Front Range urban corridor. Its three asphalt runways support diverse general aviation, business, and training operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KBJC are predominantly excellent, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 94.5% of the time. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -14°C to 33°C, with an average temperature of 9.4°C. Westerly winds prevail at an average of 8.7 knots, and pilots can expect consistently favorable wind conditions across all runways.

Notable Features

The high elevation of 5,673 feet MSL significantly impacts aircraft performance and requires careful density altitude calculations. All three runways offer different lengths: Runway 12L/30R at 9,000 feet provides the longest surface, while 03/21 and 12R/30L offer 3,601 and 7,004 feet respectively. September through November represent the most consistently reliable VFR flying months.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect minimal crosswind challenges, with average crosswind components between 4.8 and 6.5 knots across runways. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with less than 3 miles visibility occurring in only 0.5% of observations. Runway 12L/30R provides the most substantial landing surface and may be preferable for larger aircraft or those with performance constraints.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.