Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC)

Broomfield, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KBJC

IATA

BJC

City

Broomfield

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

5,673 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

39.9088, -105.1172

Overview

Front Range GA airport at high altitude. Ideal for mountain flying training with Rocky Mountain backdrop.

Current Weather at KBJC

Pilots flying into or out of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KBJC 030935Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3016 RMK AO2

Wind 090° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 09

Current TAF

TAF KBJC 030523Z 0306/0406 26006KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200 FM031600 06007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 TEMPO 0320/0324 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB FM040000 16011KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KBJC. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KBJC. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Broomfield. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KBJC include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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