KNJK · NJK
El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)
El Centro, CaliforniaElevation -42 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
08/26
RWY 0890°T
RWY 26270°T
12/30
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.
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.
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
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KNJK have a METAR?
Yes. KNJK is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KNJK have a TAF?
When KNJK issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
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.
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