Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
KBJC, Denver, CO
12 miles to Downtown Boulder
- Longest runway
- 12L/30R (9,000 ft)
About 15 miles to downtown Denver and 10 miles to Boulder
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan airport guide
Private Jet Charter to the Sundance Film Festival
Sundance moves from Park City to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, about 20 minutes from downtown, is the natural private-jet airport.
- Usually held
- Late January
- Where
- Downtown Boulder, Boulder, CO
- Closest airport
- Boulder Municipal (BDU), 3 mi
Flying Private to the Sundance Film Festival
The festival brings filmmakers, buyers and fans for about ten days in late January. Boulder’s own airport is too small for jets, so most private flights land at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan or Centennial.
Winter weather along the Front Range can delay flights, so build in time around premieres and meetings.
Staying longer? See our Boulder private jet guide.
Fly into Rocky Mountain Metropolitan
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan is about 20 minutes from Boulder and handles most business jets.
Watch the Weather
Snow is common in late January; allow for de-icing and slower drives.
Opening Weekend Fills First
Arrivals peak for the first weekend. Book early for those dates.
Airports for the Sundance Film Festival
Distances are straight-line to Downtown Boulder.
Centennial Airport
KAPA, Denver, CO
38 miles to Downtown Boulder
- Longest runway
- 17L/35R (10,001 ft)
About 20 miles to downtown Denver; convenient for the Denver Tech Center
Centennial airport guideBoulder Municipal Airport
KBDU, Boulder, CO
3 miles to Downtown Boulder
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (4,100 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Boulder
Boulder Municipal airport guideFlight Times to the Sundance Film Festival
Estimated one-way times and prices to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), before taxes, fees and event premiums.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,627 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,000–$27,500 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 834 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,726 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$28,500 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 670 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 915 mi | 2 hr 30 min$11,000–$16,000 | 2 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 901 mi | 2 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 941 mi | 2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 606 mi | 1 hr 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Sundance Film Festival Charter Questions
Where is the Sundance Film Festival held?
Sundance moves to Boulder, Colorado, starting with the 2027 festival, after many years in Park City, Utah.
Which airport is best for Sundance in Boulder?
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), about 20 minutes from downtown Boulder. Centennial (APA) is an alternative south of Denver.
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