Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC)
Medium airport · Denver, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBJC |
| IATA | BJC |
| Elevation | 5,673 ft (1729 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°54'32" W 105°7'1" 39.90880, -105.11700 |
| Location | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,600 ft (1097 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12L/30R | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 7,002 ft (2134 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport at a glance
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is a medium airport in Denver, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as BJC. The field elevation of 5,673 ft (1729 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBJC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 12L/30R — offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12L points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBJC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | KDEN | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Buckley Space Force Base | KBKF | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Centennial Airport | KAPA | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Northern Colorado Regional Airport | KFNL | 61 km (33 NM) |
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | KCOS | 128 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,673 ft field elevation of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is KBJC, and its IATA code is BJC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport above sea level?
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport sits at an elevation of 5,673 feet (1729 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.9088, -105.1170 — in Denver, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Denver International Airport, about 38 km away.
Does KBJC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBJC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport?
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 12L/30R, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a ASP surface.