Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX)
Medium airport · Telluride, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | Telluride Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTEX |
| IATA | TEX |
| Elevation | 9,070 ft (2765 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°57'14" W 107°54'29" 37.95380, -107.90800 |
| Location | Telluride, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,111 ft (2167 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Telluride Regional Airport at a glance
Telluride Regional Airport is a medium airport in Telluride, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as TEX. The field elevation of 9,070 ft (2765 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTEX are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 7,111 ft (2167 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KTEX 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 Telluride Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose Regional Airport | KMTJ | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Durango La Plata County Airport | KDRO | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Cortez Municipal Airport | KCEZ | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport | KGUC | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Four Corners Regional Airport | KFMN | 138 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Telluride Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9,070 ft field elevation of Telluride 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 Telluride Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Telluride Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Telluride Regional Airport is KTEX, and its IATA code is TEX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Telluride Regional Airport above sea level?
Telluride Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 9,070 feet (2765 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Telluride Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.9538, -107.9080 — in Telluride, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Montrose Regional Airport, about 62 km away.
Does KTEX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTEX 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 Telluride Regional Airport?
Telluride Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,111 ft (2167 m) with a ASP surface.