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Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ/MTJ)

Montrose, CO·Medium Airport

KMTJ is the ICAO code for Montrose Regional Airport (IATA MTJ), located in Montrose, CO.

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Airport guide

Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ) sits in Montrose, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The single 10,000 ft runway is typically long enough for large-cabin and ultra-long-range jets (slight gross-weight derating for heavy iron). Field elevation 5,759 ft, with summer density-altitude considerations. KMTJ is the structural Telluride alternative when KTEX weather restricts — Telluride is a 90-min drive over Lizard Head Pass (Highway 145). Heavy winter ski-season charter flow routed via Montrose. Ground time to downtown Montrose is 10 minutes; Telluride is 90.

Background from Wikipedia

Montrose Regional Airport is a non-towered public airport on the northwest side of Montrose, in zip code 81401 in southwestern Colorado. Its two runways are at elevation 5,759 feet. MTJ covers 966 acres of land.

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Empty legs departing KMTJ (1)

Dec 20, 2026
KMTJ → KHOU(Houston, TX)
Bombardier Challenger 604 · HEAVY_JET
$15,822

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Empty legs arriving KMTJ (1)

Jan 2, 2027
KHOU → KMTJ(Houston, TX)
Bombardier Challenger 604 · HEAVY_JET
$15,822

Empty legs at airports near Montrose Regional Airport

Each airport's own empty-leg page, ordered by distance from Montrose Regional Airport.

Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX) empty legs
Telluride, CO
38 mi
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC) empty legs
Gunnison, CO
52 mi
Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT) empty legs
Grand Junction, CO
55 mi
Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL) empty legs
Rifle, CO
71 mi
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (KASE) empty legs
Aspen, CO
74 mi
Cortez Municipal Airport (KCEZ) empty legs
Cortez, CO
92 mi
Durango La Plata County Airport (KDRO) empty legs
Durango, CO
94 mi
Eagle County Regional Airport (KEGE) empty legs
Eagle, CO
94 mi

Nearby airports

KAJZ / Blake Field
Delta, CO
21 mi
KTEX / Telluride Regional Airport
Telluride, CO
39 mi
KGUC / Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport
Gunnison, CO
52 mi
KGJT / Grand Junction Regional Airport
Grand Junction, CO
55 mi
KRIL / Garfield County Regional Airport
Rifle, CO
71 mi
KASE / Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)
Aspen, CO
74 mi
KCEZ / Cortez Municipal Airport
Cortez, CO
93 mi
KDRO / Durango La Plata County Airport
Durango, CO
94 mi

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Ordered by distance from Montrose Regional Airport.

KEGE / Eagle County Regional Airport
Eagle, CO
94 mi
KPSO / Stevens Field
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98 mi
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100 mi
KEEO / Meeker Airport
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106 mi
KFMN / Four Corners Regional Airport
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124 mi
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Alamosa, CO
133 mi
K20V / McElroy Airfield
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Frequently asked questions about Montrose Regional Airport

What is KMTJ airport?+
KMTJ is the ICAO code for Montrose Regional Airport (IATA MTJ), located in Montrose, CO.
What does MTJ stand for?+
MTJ is the IATA code for Montrose Regional Airport (ICAO KMTJ) in Montrose, CO.
Where is Montrose Regional Airport?+
Montrose Regional Airport is located in Montrose, CO.
Does Montrose Regional Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes, Montrose Regional Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at Montrose Regional Airport?+
The longest runway at Montrose Regional Airport measures 10,000 ft (3,048 m).
What is the elevation of Montrose Regional Airport?+
Montrose Regional Airport sits at 5,759 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Montrose Regional Airport in?+
Montrose Regional Airport operates on America/Denver.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Montrose Regional Airport?+
SkyAccess currently tracks 1 departing and 1 arriving private-jet empty legs at Montrose Regional Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.

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