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El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (KNJK/NJK) — El Centro, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
22:00–14:00 UTC
Tower
119.1
Runways
08/26, 12/30
Elevation
-42 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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77% Data Complete 40 of 52 points
Missing: Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KNJK
  • Name: El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 32.829201
  • Longitude: -115.671997
  • Elevation: -42 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: El Centro
  • IATA Code: NJK
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 2897x61m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: 62
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 2080x61m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: 35
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 243.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 22:00 – 14:00
Tuesday 22:00 – 14:00
Wednesday 22:00 – 14:00
Thursday 22:00 – 14:00
Friday 22:00 – 09:00
Saturday 22:00 – 06:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Mon 15:00-07:00; Tue 15:00-07:00; Wed 15:00-07:00; Thu 15:00-07:00; Fri 15:00-02:00; Sat 15:00-23:00

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 760-339-2601
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

M0158/26
caution
Obstacle
OBSTACLE ANTENNA 324924N1154045W (.5NM SOUTH APCH END RWY 08) 71FT MSL (113FT AGL) NOT LGTD OBSTACLE ANTENNA 324924N1154045W (.5NM SOUTH APCH END RWY 08) 71FT MSL (113FT AGL) NOT LGTD.
2026-09-21 22:27 UTC 2026-12-01 00:01 UTC
M0162/26
info
AERODROME AIRSPACE UAS OPERATIONS WI 4.3NM RADIUS OF KNJK ( EXCLUDING EAST OF LONGITUDE 115°37’18” WEST ) SFC-2500FT AGL FREQ 132.27 OR 292.2.
2026-10-09 19:36 UTC 2026-12-31 00:01 UTC
M0156/26
info
AERODROME NAVAID NJK TACAN UNAVAILABLE UFN.
2026-09-14 19:34 UTC 2026-12-01 00:01 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KNJK?
El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) operates from 22:00 to 14:00.
What is the tower frequency at KNJK?
The tower frequency at El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) is 119.1 MHz.
Does KNJK require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KNJK located?
El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (KNJK) is located in El Centro, United States.
What is the IATA code for KNJK?
The IATA code for El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) is NJK.
How long is the runway at KNJK?
The main runway at El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (08/26) measures 2897x61m.
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