Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport — Denver, United States
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Distance & flight time from BJC
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport sits in Broomfield, Colorado, northwest of downtown Denver, at a high elevation of 5,673 feet, running three runways dedicated to general aviation and business jet traffic. The airport carries no scheduled passenger airline service, instead handling corporate flights, flight training, and charter operations for the wider Denver metro area. Its elevation reflects the broader Front Range region, where the Rocky Mountains rise sharply just west of the city. Denver International Airport remains the area's primary hub for commercial passengers, leaving this field to absorb general aviation traffic that would otherwise crowd the larger airport's runways. Corporate travelers flying into the Denver area often prefer it for the shorter ground transfer into the northern suburbs.
Runways at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3600 ft (1097 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 12L/30R | 9000 ft (2743 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 12R/30L | 7002 ft (2134 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | DENVER APP/DEP | 126.1 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.25 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.6 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.6 MHz |
Airports near Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
- Denver International Airport (DEN) — 38.2 km (23.7 mi)
- Buckley Space Force Base (BFK) — 38.8 km (24.1 mi)
- Centennial Airport (APA) — 44.1 km (27.4 mi)
- Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) — 60.8 km (37.8 mi)
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) — 127.8 km (79.4 mi)
- Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS) — 140.3 km (87.2 mi)
- Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS) — 141.0 km (87.6 mi)
- Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) — 156.7 km (97.4 mi)
Business jet operators file into BJC specifically to avoid Denver International's congestion, since corporate travelers heading to the northern suburbs save real time on ground transfers.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport?
The IATA code for Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is BJC.
What is the ICAO code for Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport?
The ICAO code for Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is KBJC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.