Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport - Revision history

David at 05:24, 17 December 2023

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	\| fullname=Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport		\| fullname=Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
	\| location=Broomfield, CO		\| location=Broomfield, Colorado
	\| iata=BJC		\| iata=BJC
	\| icao=KBJC		\| icao=KBJC
	\| aptype=~~Public~~		\| aptype=Commercial
	\| website=		\| website=https://www.jeffco.us/airport
	\| mapurl=https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9096982,-105.1291522,586m/data=!3m1!1e3		\| mapurl=https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9096982,-105.1291522,586m/data=!3m1!1e3
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	Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is a public-use airport located near Broomfield, Colorado, United States. The airport is owned and operated by Jefferson County and is situated midway between Denver and Boulder on U.S. Highway 36. It is located sixteen miles northwest of the central business district of Denver, and is the closest airport to downtown Denver. The airport covers 1,700 acres (688 ha) and has three runways. Formerly known as Jefferson County Airport or Jeffco Airport, the airport was renamed Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport on October 10, 2006 although it is sometimes referred to as Rocky Mountain Regional Airport, e.g. 2007-2012 county planning documents.		Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is a public-use airport located near Broomfield, Colorado, United States. The airport is owned and operated by Jefferson County and is situated midway between Denver and Boulder on U.S. Highway 36. It is located sixteen miles northwest of the central business district of Denver, and is the closest airport to downtown Denver. The airport covers 1,700 acres (688 ha) and has three runways. Formerly known as Jefferson County Airport or Jeffco Airport, the airport was renamed Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport on October 10, 2006, although it is sometimes referred to as Rocky Mountain Regional Airport, e.g. 2007-2012 county planning documents.

	==Official Spotting Locations==		==Official Spotting Locations==
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	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==

	~~Since it is~~ a ~~GA exclusive~~ airport, you can expect to see Cessnas and Pipers of all sizes. the largest the airport regularly receives is a Global Express. A Key Lime SW4 Metroliner from Grand Junction arrives around 9:30 AM and departs around 5:30 PM, Monday-Saturday except on holidays. The United States Forest Service maintains a tanker base at the airport. During the summer fire season, there is a good chance of spotting anything from Air Tractors to MD80's, DC9's and Avro Jets. P2s are common this time of year as well. The National Center for Atmospheric Research bases a C130 at the airport that flies in and out periodically.		Primarily a general aviation airport, you can expect to see Cessnas and Pipers of all sizes. the largest the airport regularly receives is a Global Express. A Key Lime SW4 Metroliner from Grand Junction arrives around 9:30 AM and departs around 5:30 PM, Monday-Saturday except on holidays. The United States Forest Service maintains a tanker base at the airport. During the summer fire season, there is a good chance of spotting anything from Air Tractors to MD80's, DC9's and Avro Jets. P2s are common this time of year as well. The National Center for Atmospheric Research bases a C130 at the airport that flies in and out periodically.

			JSX operates scheduled services to several destinations using ERJ aircraft.

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==

David at 04:43, 10 July 2016

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Kbeamsde at 23:49, 9 July 2016

2016-07-09T23:49:46Z

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Kbeamsde at 23:46, 9 July 2016

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Kbeamsde: /* Regular Traffic */

2016-07-09T23:42:32Z

Regular Traffic

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	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==

	Since it is a GA exclusive airport, you can expect to see Cessnas and Pipers of all sizes. the largest the airport regularly receives is a Global Express. A Key Lime SW4 Metroliner from Grand Junction arrives around 9:30 AM and departs around 5:30 PM.		Since it is a GA exclusive airport, you can expect to see Cessnas and Pipers of all sizes. the largest the airport regularly receives is a Global Express. A Key Lime SW4 Metroliner from Grand Junction arrives around 9:30 AM and departs around 5:30 PM, Monday-Saturday except on holidays. The United States Forest Service maintains a tanker base at the airport. During the summer fire season, there is a good chance of spotting anything from Air Tractors to MD80's, DC9's and Avro Jets. P2s are common this time of year as well. The National Center for Atmospheric Research bases a C130 at the airport that flies in and out periodically.

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==

Kbeamsde at 23:39, 9 July 2016

2016-07-09T23:39:49Z

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	Rocky ~~Moutain~~ Metropolitan Airport is a public-use airport located near Broomfield, Colorado, United States. The airport is owned and operated by Jefferson County and is situated midway between Denver and Boulder on U.S. Highway 36. It is located sixteen miles northwest of the central business district of Denver, and is the closest airport to downtown Denver. The airport covers 1,700 acres (688 ha) and has three runways. Formerly known as Jefferson County Airport or Jeffco Airport, the airport was renamed Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport on October 10, 2006 although it is sometimes referred to as Rocky Mountain Regional Airport, e.g. 2007-2012 county planning documents.		Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is a public-use airport located near Broomfield, Colorado, United States. The airport is owned and operated by Jefferson County and is situated midway between Denver and Boulder on U.S. Highway 36. It is located sixteen miles northwest of the central business district of Denver, and is the closest airport to downtown Denver. The airport covers 1,700 acres (688 ha) and has three runways. Formerly known as Jefferson County Airport or Jeffco Airport, the airport was renamed Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport on October 10, 2006 although it is sometimes referred to as Rocky Mountain Regional Airport, e.g. 2007-2012 county planning documents.

	==Official Spotting Locations==		==Official Spotting Locations==

David at 04:28, 9 July 2016

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	Rocky Moutain Metropolitan Airport is a public-use airport located near Broomfield, Colorado, United States. The airport is owned and operated by Jefferson County and is situated midway between Denver and Boulder on U.S. Highway 36. It is located sixteen miles northwest of the central business district of Denver, and is the closest airport to downtown Denver. The airport covers 1,700 acres (688 ha) and has three runways. Formerly known as Jefferson County Airport or Jeffco Airport, the airport was renamed Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport on October 10, 2006 although it is sometimes referred to as Rocky Mountain Regional Airport, e.g. 2007-2012 county planning documents		Rocky Moutain Metropolitan Airport is a public-use airport located near Broomfield, Colorado, United States. The airport is owned and operated by Jefferson County and is situated midway between Denver and Boulder on U.S. Highway 36. It is located sixteen miles northwest of the central business district of Denver, and is the closest airport to downtown Denver. The airport covers 1,700 acres (688 ha) and has three runways. Formerly known as Jefferson County Airport or Jeffco Airport, the airport was renamed Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport on October 10, 2006 although it is sometimes referred to as Rocky Mountain Regional Airport, e.g. 2007-2012 county planning documents.

	==Official Spotting Locations==		==Official Spotting Locations==
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	Though not an official location, Simms Road, just west of the Control tower contains a small vehicle pull-off that provides excellent views of Rwy 12L/R operations and Runway 30R/L departures. On good weather days, two or three vehicles will park there. The road is frequented by law enforcement, and though there have been no known reports of spotters being hassled, always carry ID. The area is also adjacent to the Vehicle Service Road on the other side of the fence, frequented by Airport Operations personnel.		Though not an official location, Simms Road, just west of the Control tower contains a small vehicle pull-off that provides excellent views of Rwy 12L/R operations and Runway 30R/L departures. On good weather days, two or three vehicles will park there. The road is frequented by law enforcement, and though there have been no known reports of spotters being hassled, always carry ID. The area is also adjacent to the Vehicle Service Road on the other side of the fence, frequented by Airport Operations personnel.

	~~===Location===~~

	==Locations to Avoid==		==Locations to Avoid==

Kbeamsde at 03:16, 9 July 2016

2016-07-09T03:16:18Z

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	Rocky Moutain Metropolitan Airport is a public-use airport located near Broomfield, Colorado, United States. The airport is owned and operated by Jefferson County and is situated midway between Denver and Boulder on U.S. Highway 36. It is located sixteen miles northwest of the central business district of Denver, and is the closest airport to downtown Denver. The airport covers 1,700 acres (688 ha) and has three runways. Formerly known as Jefferson County Airport or Jeffco Airport, the airport was renamed Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport on October 10, 2006 although it is sometimes referred to as Rocky Mountain Regional Airport, e.g. 2007-2012 county planning documents		Rocky Moutain Metropolitan Airport is a public-use airport located near Broomfield, Colorado, United States. The airport is owned and operated by Jefferson County and is situated midway between Denver and Boulder on U.S. Highway 36. It is located sixteen miles northwest of the central business district of Denver, and is the closest airport to downtown Denver. The airport covers 1,700 acres (688 ha) and has three runways. Formerly known as Jefferson County Airport or Jeffco Airport, the airport was renamed Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport on October 10, 2006 although it is sometimes referred to as Rocky Mountain Regional Airport, e.g. 2007-2012 county planning documents

	.==Official Spotting Locations==		==Official Spotting Locations==

	===Location===		===Location===

Kbeamsde: /* Other Spotting Locations */

2016-07-09T03:14:34Z

Other Spotting Locations

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	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==

	Though not an official location, Simms Road, just west of the Control tower contains small vehicle pull-off that provides excellent views of Rwy 12L/R operations and Runway 30R/L departures. On good weather days, two or three vehicles will park there. The road is frequented by law enforcement, and though there have been no known reports of spotters being hassled, always carry ID. The area is also adjacent to the Vehicle Service Road on the other side of the fence, frequented by Airport Operations personnel.		Though not an official location, Simms Road, just west of the Control tower contains a small vehicle pull-off that provides excellent views of Rwy 12L/R operations and Runway 30R/L departures. On good weather days, two or three vehicles will park there. The road is frequented by law enforcement, and though there have been no known reports of spotters being hassled, always carry ID. The area is also adjacent to the Vehicle Service Road on the other side of the fence, frequented by Airport Operations personnel.

	===Location===		===Location===

Kbeamsde: /* Other Spotting Locations */

2016-07-09T03:14:22Z

Other Spotting Locations

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	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==

	Though not an official ~~locationm~~, Simms Road, just west of the Control tower contains small vehicle pull-off that provides excellent views of Rwy 12L/R operations and Runway 30R/L departures. On good weather days, two or three vehicles will park there. The road is frequented by law enforcement, and though there have been no known reports of spotters being hassled, always carry ID. The area is also adjacent to the Vehicle Service Road on the other side of the fence, frequented by Airport Operations personnel.		Though not an official location, Simms Road, just west of the Control tower contains small vehicle pull-off that provides excellent views of Rwy 12L/R operations and Runway 30R/L departures. On good weather days, two or three vehicles will park there. The road is frequented by law enforcement, and though there have been no known reports of spotters being hassled, always carry ID. The area is also adjacent to the Vehicle Service Road on the other side of the fence, frequented by Airport Operations personnel.

	===Location===		===Location===