Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

Continent: North America

Country: United States

Region: Colorado

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
Location	Broomfield, CO
IATA code	BJC
ICAO code	KBJC
Airport type	Public
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Communications
Tower	118.6
Ground	121.7
Clearance	132.6
Approach	126.1
Departure	126.1
ATIS	126.25

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.

Other Spotting Locations

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.

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.