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KNJK/NJK METAR & TAF El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)

El Centro, CaliforniaElevation -42 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR25 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
270@4
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
323 ft
+365 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0456Z (9:56 PM local) · 25 min old

KNJK is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 4 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
270° at 4 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CLR
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
19°C / 6°C
66°F / 43°F. 13°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.02 inHg
1016.6 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO CLR RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
SLP182
sea-level pressure 1018.2 hPa
T01890056
precise temperature 18.9°C, dew point 5.6°C
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1500Z (8:00 AM local) · valid to 1500Z (8:00 AM local)

KNJK forecast starts VFR at 15Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 33°C expected at 2200Z on day 24.
  • Minimum temperature 18°C expected at 1300Z on day 25.
VFR
VFR
VFR
VFR
1500Z8:00 AM1948Z12:48 PM0036Z5:36 PM0524Z10:24 PM1012Z3:12 AM1500Z8:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BECMG FEW SKC

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FAA: no delays reported at NJK.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 270° at 4 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests tonight clear, low near 60F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Clear 60 WSW 4 kt – 0%
Monday Sunny 87/58 NW 4 kt – 0%
Tuesday Sunny 86/57 S 4 kt – 0%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 84/59 NNW 4 kt – 0%
Thursday Partly Sunny 83/59 W 4 kt – 1%
Friday Mostly Sunny 81/58 W 13 kt 22 kt 1%
Saturday Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 77/58 WNW 9 kt – 46%
Sunday Chance Rain Showers 73 NW 9 kt 17 kt 46%

Source: National Weather Service (office PSR). Forecast issued 0521Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW08261230 270°270°4 kt270°270° 4270°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
270° at 4 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 264 kt headwind · no crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
26
HEAD
4 kt
CROSS
calm
BEST
30
HEAD
3 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
12
HEAD
3 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
08
HEAD
4 kt tail
CROSS
calm
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 9,503 ft

08/26
Dimensions
9,503 x 200 ft
Surface
Pem
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0890°T
RWY 26270°T
12/30
Dimensions
6,825 x 200 ft
Surface
Pem
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 12135°T
RWY 30315°T

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
323 ft
Pressure altitude
-142 ft
Field elevation
-42 ft MSL
Temperature
19°C (66°F)
Dewpoint
6°C (43°F)
Altimeter
30.02 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0058Z 5:58 PM
Sunrise
1355Z 6:55 AM
Loggable night
0123Z (6:23 PM local) → 1330Z (6:30 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0058Z (5:58 PM local) → 1355Z (6:55 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0158Z (6:58 PM local) → 1255Z (5:55 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) is in El Centro, California. Field elevation -42 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipNavy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
ManagerBASE OPS
Manager phone760-339-2601
AttendedALL MON-THU, 1500–0700Z++
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKNJK / NJK
SectionalPHOENIX
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)SAN DIEGO
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.8292, -115.6720
Distance from city6 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · Split white-green (military)
FREQUENCIES

Communications

26.927
ATIS
ATIS
34.02
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.9
GND
GND
34.83
PMSV METRO
PMSV
119.1
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KIPL Imperial County Airport
5 NM E
VFR
MMML General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport
25 NM SE
VFR
KTRM Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport
54 NM NW
VFR
KNYL Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
55 NM E
VFR
KLGF Laguna Army Airfield
64 NM E
VFR
KSEE Gillespie Field
66 NM W
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FLUID - HPOX LOX
›SERVICE - LGT - CARRIER DECK LGT AVBL RWY 08-26 AND 30.
›JASU - 1(RCPT-105) 1(NC8) (WELLS AIR START SYS).
›FUEL - TRAN PILOTS EXP UP TO 2 HR DELAY WO PRIOR ARNG DSN 658-2425, C760-339-2425. - HOT REFUEL AVBL MOST ACFT 1630-0430Z++ MON-THU; 1600-0200Z++ FRI; 1630-2300Z++ SAT; CLSD SUN AND HOL. HOT REFUL HR SUBJ TO SHORT NTC CHG, REFER TO NOTAM. J8
›OIL - O-128-156
›TRAN ALERT- NO TRAN SVC 0700-1500Z++. TRAN MAINT EXTREMELY LTD. TRAN ACFT INBD WITH ORDNANCE ADV TWR ON INITIAL CTC. TRAN ACFT INBD WITH ORDNANCE FOR HOT REFUL MUST SAFE THEIR ACFT PRIOR TO HOTPITTING, T-LINE CANNOT SAFETY OR PIN TRAN ACFT. LTD SVC AVBL FOR LARGE PAX ACFT RQR 48 HR NTC DSN 658-2655.
›CAUTION - INBD ACFT USE EXTREME CAUTION TO AVOID R2510 LCTD 5 NM NW DUE TO A/G WEAPONS OPR AND PRCHT DROPS. EXTREME MID-AIR POTENTIAL DUE TO HI DENSITY VFR GEN AVN TFC AND CROP DUSTERS IN VCNTY. AVOID IMPERIAL CO ARPT 4.5 NM E UNCTL, BLW 3000' AGL.
›CAUTION - BIRD ACT MID DEC TO MID MAR SR-SS WITHIN THE ADJ FLD LCTD E AND W OF THE ARPT. PJE ARE CONDUCTED ON REG BASIS OFF NJK TACAN 170/10 OR IPL VORTAC 240/12.
›TFC PAT - DENSE FLD CARRIER LDG PRACTICE TFC ALL HR. REDUCED RWY SEPARATION STD IN EFF USN/USMC ACFT.
›NS ABTMT - AVOID OVFT HSG LCTD SW OF TWR AND FUEL FARM LCTD IMMED SW APCH END RWY 30. AVOID OVFT TOWN OF EL CENTRO APRX 5 NM E, BLW 5000' AGL. NUMEROUS CATTLE FEED LOTS LCTD THRU-OUT AREA, AVOID OVFT AT LO ALT.
›MISC - ACFT INBD MAKE INITIAL CTC WITH TWR 15 NM OR SOONER. ATCT IN A NON-RADAR ENVIRONMENT WITH HI VOLUME OF AIR TFC. IMPROVED FRESNEL LENS OLS AVBL RWY 08 AND 26.
›RSTD: ALL CIV ACFT AND ALL ACFT THAT INTEND TO RON REQUIRE 72 HR PPR, DSN 658-2601, C760-339-2601 DUR SKED FIELD HRS.
›FUEL - JAA/F24 AVBL
›CTC AIRFIELD MGR/CIVIL ACFT LANDING PERMIT MGR FOR PERMIT INFO C760-339-2616, DSN 658-2616.
›FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC YUMA CERAP AT 928-269-9569.
›CLSD SUN AND HOL.
›OLS
›OLS
›AVBL ONLY DURING HRS OF OPERATION.
›HOOK E28(B) (1485')
›HOOK E28(B) (1570')
›HOOK E28(B) (1500')
›HOOK E28(B) (1246')
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KNJK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KNJK have a METAR?
Yes. KNJK has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KNJK have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for KNJK; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at KNJK?
KNJK sits at -42 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KNJK?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.