El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (KNJK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) in El Centro, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (KNJK) is a regional airport serving El Centro, CA at -42 ft. KNJK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 12, 26, 30) — longest 9,503 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KNJK in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 12,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 37°C (99°F), altimeter 29.64 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNJK 290256Z 16011KT 10SM FEW120 SCT250 37/18 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP051 T03720183 55001 $
What changed at KNJK?
Since the 0156Z (6:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 130° to 160°.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.62 → 29.64 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KNJK
KNJK is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,950 ft (field elevation -42 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KNJK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 6,825 ft | PEM | 10 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 08 | 9,503 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 26 | 9,503 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 10 kt left |
| 30 | 6,825 ft | PEM | 10 kt tail | 5 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 15→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KNJK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) in El Centro, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KNJK is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KNJK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TRM UA /OV TNP040025/TM 2238/FL100/TP GLF4/TB MOD/RM AWC-WEB
TRM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TNP040025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2238Reported at 22:38 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.Show raw report
DAG UA /OV TRM130030/TM 2232/FL320/TP E75L/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH AWC-WEB
DAG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TRM130030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2232Reported at 22:32 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH AWC-WEBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNJK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNJK reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the SE.
- 12
- 46%
- 26
- 39%
- 08
- 13%
- 30
- 2%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2300Z (4:00 PM PDT)
TAF KNJK 282300Z 2823/2923 12009KT 9999 FEW120 FEW250 QNH2960INS BECMG 2900/2902 25012G20KT 9999 FEW120 SCT250 QNH2961INS TEMPO 2902/2906 26015G24KT FM290700 25009KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2968INS FM291600 15006KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2960INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2906 TIL 2913 TX45/2923Z TN29/2913Z FS30152
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KNJK
FAA TFR data shows active temporary flight restrictions near KNJK.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNJK
- IATA
- NJK
- FAA LID
- NJK
- City
- El Centro
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- -42 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.8292, -115.6720
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,503 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 26.927 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 47m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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50–100 NM
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KNJK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) in El Centro, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KNJK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNJK?+
KNJK has 4 runways — 08, 12, 26, 30; the longest is 9,503 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNJK report its own weather?+
Yes — El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNJK have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNJK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNJK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNJK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNJK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (KNJK) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (KNJK)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field), including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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