Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)
Medium airport · Montrose, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | Montrose Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMTJ |
| IATA | MTJ |
| Elevation | 5,759 ft (1755 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°30'35" W 107°53'38" 38.50980, -107.89400 |
| Location | Montrose, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,510 ft (2289 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Montrose Regional Airport at a glance
Montrose Regional Airport is a medium airport in Montrose, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as MTJ. The field elevation of 5,759 ft (1755 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMTJ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMTJ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Montrose Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telluride Regional Airport | KTEX | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport | KGUC | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Grand Junction Regional Airport | KGJT | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Garfield County Regional Airport | KRIL | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) | KASE | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Montrose Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,759 ft field elevation of Montrose Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Montrose Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Montrose Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Montrose Regional Airport is KMTJ, and its IATA code is MTJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Montrose Regional Airport above sea level?
Montrose Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 5,759 feet (1755 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Montrose Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.5098, -107.8940 — in Montrose, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Telluride Regional Airport, about 62 km away.
Does KMTJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMTJ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Montrose Regional Airport?
Montrose Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a ASP surface.