El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) — El Centro, United States

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Searching for an airport code near El Centro? El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) is identified as NJK (ICAO: KNJK).

Distance & flight time from NJK

El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)

NJK is El Centro Naval Air Facility, home to Vraciu Field, in the Imperial Valley of Southern California near the Mexican border. Best known as the winter home of the US Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron, NJK offers ideal year-round flying weather that supports intensive training seasons before the team's public airshow schedule begins each spring. The base also supports other naval aviation training detachments taking advantage of the region's clear skies and open desert airspace. Established during World War II, El Centro has long served as a training and testing outpost distinct from more congested coastal naval air stations. NJK remains closed to general civilian aviation, operating exclusively for military purposes.

Runways at El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
08/269503 ft (2897 m)200 ft (61 m)PEM
12/306825 ft (2080 m)200 ft (61 m)PEM

Radio frequencies for El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS26.927 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL34.02 MHz
GNDGND121.9 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO34.83 MHz
TWRTWR119.1 MHz

Airports near El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK)

NJK is El Centro Naval Air Facility in California, famous as the Blue Angels' winter training base. It is a restricted military airfield, not accessible for civilian or commercial flights.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)?

The IATA code for El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) is NJK.

What is the ICAO code for El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)?

The ICAO code for El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) is KNJK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.