El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)

KNJK / NJK

El Centro, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 03:56 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
03:56Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
0kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.79
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KNJK 160356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A2979 RMK SLP102 T03220094

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.79 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.83 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (-42 ft)
Pressure Alt
88 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,118 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KNJK 152247Z 1523/1623 VRB05KT 9999 FEW080 QNH2971INS FM160400 25008KT 9999 SKC QNH2975INS FM161300 VRB05KT 9999 FEW080 QNH2980INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 1606 TIL 1613 TX39/1622Z TN23/1614Z FS30152
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z FM161300
+9h
IFR VRB 5kt
Visibility: 1.613 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NJK
08
26
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 9,503 ft 200 ft PEM 89°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
89° angle
12/30 6,823 ft 200 ft PEM 135°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
135° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNJK
IATA Code: NJK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: -42 ft MSL

Location

City: El Centro
Country: US
Latitude: 32.829201°
Longitude: -115.671996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 9,503 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 6,823 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)

El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (KNJK/NJK) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in El Centro, US. The facility operates at an elevation of -42 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (08/26, 12/30) with PEM surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.