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 southeast (140°) at 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 37°C (99°F), altimeter 29.71 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNJK 130156Z AUTO 14015KT 10SM CLR 37/19 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP075 T03720189
What changed at KNJK?
Since the 0056Z (5:56 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KNJK
KNJK is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 15 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,850 ft (field elevation -42 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 | 15 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 08 | 9,503 ft | PEM | 10 kt head | 12 kt right |
| 26 | 9,503 ft | PEM | 10 kt tail | 12 kt left |
| 30 | 6,825 ft | PEM | 15 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 13→15 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 © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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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SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 2205/FL012/TP B738/SK BKN012-TOP020/RM DURD RY27
SAN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN012-TOP020Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY27Remarks.⚠️ 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.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 52%
- 12
- 31%
- 30
- 9%
- 08
- 8%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1500Z (8:00 AM PDT)
TAF KNJK 121500Z 1215/1315 VRB06KT 9999 FEW060 FEW250 QNH2967INS BECMG 1223/1301 16009KT 9999 SKC QNH2967INS FM130500 VRB06KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2972INS LAST NO AMDS AFT 1222 NEXT 1407 TX42/1300Z TN28/1313Z FS30256
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs 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
- 23h 30m
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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 2610 · 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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