3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“They have events to raise money for charities and are friendly to the community.”
Nick “NoisyNerd” McGreevy5★ on Google
Airports / Colorado / BJC
Medium airport · BJC
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.
Denver, Colorado · 5,673 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.6/5
Google rating
32 ratings
0
Operators based
5,673
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Denver, ColoradoELEV 5,673 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.6
Google rating
32
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
5,673
Field elevation
feet above sea level
21
Nearest alternate
nm to DEN
Field standing
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Denver International Airport (DEN), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC / BJC) is a mid-sized airport serving Denver, Colorado. The field lies at an elevation of 5,673 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
BJC has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Denver International Airport (DEN, 21 nm), Buckley Space Force Base (BFK, 21 nm), and Centennial Airport (APA, 24 nm). BJC offers 3 runways, the longest 9,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Denver, CO destination guide. The airport is also known as Jefferson County Airport and Jeffco Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BJC, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KBJC. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sheltair Denver
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSheltair’s first FBO in Colorado is conveniently located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains between Denver and Boulder, mere minutes from both cities and Front Range’s major business parks, universities, event venues, shopping, and outdoor recreation areas.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200
- Unicom 131.475
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Parking
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Rocky Mountain Metropolitan
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated just North East of Denver. Broomfield hosts three golf courses and an abundance of open space. Enjoy the trails and soak in the sunshine under the area’s blue skies. Broomfield hosts rodeos, concerts, truck races and community events. With a variety of craft brews and good food, you can be sure to find some local watering holes.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600L - 2200L Call out available on request
- Unicom 131.575
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“A Bistro in the terminal, friendly staff, always clean.”
Nick “NoisyNerd” McGreevy5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KBJC
IATA
BJC
FAA / Local
BJC
Elevation
5,673 ft
Coordinates
39.9088° N · 105.1170° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs CO fields
state range 3,706–9,927 ft
At 5,673 ft, BJC sits lower than 57% of the 46 Colorado fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 9,000 ft
- 12L/30R9,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12R/30L7,002 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/213,600 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,000 ft
BJC's 9,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 5,673 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 21nmDENDenver International AirportDenver
- 21nmBFKBuckley Space Force BaseAurora
- 24nmAPACentennial AirportDenver
- 33nmFNLNorthern Colorado Regional AirportLoveland
- 69nmCOSCity of Colorado Springs Municipal AirportColorado Springs
- 76nmFCSButts AAF (Fort Carson) Air FieldFort Carson
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKBJC · Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport · Denver, CO
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BJC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 318 nm | 1h 8m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 336 nm | 1h 11m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 499 nm | 1h 34m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 527 nm | 1h 38m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 582 nm | 1h 45m |
| Austin (AUS) | 688 nm | 2h 0m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 725 nm | 2h 5m |
| Houston (HOU) | 783 nm | 2h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BJC?
- Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport's longest paved runway is 9,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BJC?
- Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 9,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve BJC: Sheltair Denver and Signature Flight Support Rocky Mountain Metropolitan. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BJC?
- The closest alternate is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 21 nm away, followed by Buckley Space Force Base (BFK) at 21 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BJC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Salt Lake City about 1h 8m (318 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 11m (336 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 34m (499 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.