KAJZ
BLAKE FLD
DELTA, CO
About Blake Field
KAJZ Blake Field sits at 5,193 feet elevation in Delta, Colorado and operates a control tower. The facility provides two runways for operational flexibility. Runway 03/21 is a 5,598-foot asphalt strip with 75-foot width, while runway 14/32 measures 2,494 feet unpaved dirt surface. This combination allows operations across diverse aircraft types and conditions. The airport supplies both 100LL and Avgas fuel options to support typical general aviation fleets.
RNAV (GPS) is the primary instrument approach, with one published procedure available. The airport maintains comprehensive radio support including Blake Field AWOS-3 at 134 MHz for automated weather, CTAF at 122.8 MHz for communications, Unicom at 122.8 MHz, and multiple radar approach control facilities. Grand Mesa Approach Control operates on 127.1 MHz VHF, while Montrose Approach provides service on 127.1 MHz VHF and 343.65 MHz UHF. This communication infrastructure supports reliable IFR operations.
Smiling Aviation operates a flight school from Blake Field, delivering professional instruction across multiple pilot certifications and ratings. The school contributes to pilot development throughout western Colorado's mountain communities.
Questions
- Where is Blake Field (KAJZ) located?
- Blake Field is located in Delta, CO.
- Is Blake Field a public or private airport?
- Blake Field (KAJZ) is a public-use airport, open to general aviation.
- How many runways does Blake Field have?
- Blake Field has 2 runways. The longest is 03/21 at 5,598 feet of asphalt, alongside 14/32.
- What is the field elevation at Blake Field?
- Blake Field sits at 5,193 feet above mean sea level.
- Does Blake Field have an instrument approach?
- Yes. Blake Field has 1 published instrument approach procedure, including RNAV (GPS).
- Does Blake Field have an air traffic control tower?
- Yes, Blake Field (KAJZ) is a towered airport.
- What is the CTAF frequency at KAJZ?
- Blake Field's CTAF frequency is 122.8 MHz.
- What fuel is available at Blake Field?
- Blake Field sells 100LL and Jet A.
- Are there flight schools at Blake Field?
- Yes. Organizations based at Blake Field include Smiling Aviation.