Montrose Regional Airport

IATA
MTJ
ICAO
KMTJ
Runway: 10,000 ft Elevation: 5,759 ft Near: Telluride

About Montrose Regional Airport

The region’s any-aircraft field: a 10,000-foot runway at moderate elevation that handles the cabins and the weather Telluride’s mesa does not.

Why Fly Private to Montrose Regional Airport

Larger aircraft and poor-weather days on Telluride itineraries; also serves Crested Butte.

Ground Transportation

~65 miles / ~90 minutes to Telluride, mountain-weather dependent.

Charter private flights via Montrose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Montrose Regional Airport has a 10,000-foot runway and can accommodate larger aircraft that may not be practical for Telluride Regional Airport. It also serves as an important option when mountain weather affects Telluride operations.

Montrose is about 65 miles from Telluride, with a typical drive of around 90 minutes depending on mountain weather. Winter Saturdays can bring heavy airline and charter traffic.