Info about KBJC
I'm tentatively planning a weekend trip to Denver and was asked if I could go to KBJC to be picked up once I land.
Has anyone been into or out of that airport that has any tips or cautionary tales about heading there?
thanks!
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....