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Anyone flown into KBJC - Broomfield CO?
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Mile High Relic
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I'm based at KBJC and so are a bunch of other RVs. Pretty nice airport and the controllers are generally good. Are you flying to KBJC or asking about driving to there from the big airport? Getting picked up after flying in there would be pretty simple.
Call me if you want. I'll PM a number.
Call me if you want. I'll PM a number.
I would be flying in to BJC. staying friday and sat then leaving sometime sunday.. weather permitting of course.
I'm just not familiar with the area or the airport.
I'll PM you shortly. would love to chat.
I'm just not familiar with the area or the airport.
I'll PM you shortly. would love to chat.
Flyin'Bryan
Well Known Member
Info about KBJC
Assume you are coming from Austin, so from the south and west side of the class B be aware there is a VFR corridor that may be frequented by aircraft from Boulder, Metro, and Centiennial airports. Sorry Grayhawk, but at 5000 feet you will still be well underground. Plan arrival at 6500 feet and that keeps you out of the class B and at pattern altitude as you transition for landing.
This time of year winds and turblulence off the nearby mountains can be a problem, but if your trip occurs over this coming weekend, the weather looks absolutely great. (It's about time for that too!)
Tower op is not continuous, and closes at 10pm so treat it as an uncontrolled airport and talk on CTAF if arriving after tower operating hours. Also be prepared to be visited by the Jefferson County Sheriff Deputy if arriving after normal hours. (Ask me how I know)
Most flight activity will be north of KBJC due to close proximity of numerous airports, but a south arrival should be pretty uneventful.
Other than that there is a Young Eagle Rally scheduled for KFTG this Saturday which will be well off to the east of you, so that should be no factor. Not sure if other rallys may be scheduled by other chapters closer to KBJC, but that is possible.
Have a great trip and keep checking the weather....
Assume you are coming from Austin, so from the south and west side of the class B be aware there is a VFR corridor that may be frequented by aircraft from Boulder, Metro, and Centiennial airports. Sorry Grayhawk, but at 5000 feet you will still be well underground. Plan arrival at 6500 feet and that keeps you out of the class B and at pattern altitude as you transition for landing.
This time of year winds and turblulence off the nearby mountains can be a problem, but if your trip occurs over this coming weekend, the weather looks absolutely great. (It's about time for that too!)
Tower op is not continuous, and closes at 10pm so treat it as an uncontrolled airport and talk on CTAF if arriving after tower operating hours. Also be prepared to be visited by the Jefferson County Sheriff Deputy if arriving after normal hours. (Ask me how I know)
Most flight activity will be north of KBJC due to close proximity of numerous airports, but a south arrival should be pretty uneventful.
Other than that there is a Young Eagle Rally scheduled for KFTG this Saturday which will be well off to the east of you, so that should be no factor. Not sure if other rallys may be scheduled by other chapters closer to KBJC, but that is possible.
Have a great trip and keep checking the weather....
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GrayHawk
Well Known Member
I'm a failure at humor....
I should know the altitudes after making many trips to/from KFNL (Fort Collins-Loveland) to/from my Spicewood TX hangar at 88R (Spicewood just NW of Austin).
Anyway, all I have to add is to watch out for tall towers North of the Denver area if you come in that way. Probably best to come in from the South and use the VFR Corridor, if VFR.
GH
