Montrose Regional Airport
KMTJ, Montrose, CO
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (10,000 ft)
About 65 miles to Telluride
Montrose airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Montrose
Montrose Regional has a 10,000-foot runway and is a common airport for Telluride when conditions there are difficult.
- Main airport
- MTJ / KMTJ
- Elevation
- 5,759 ft
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (10,000 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Montrose
Montrose is about 75 minutes from Telluride and 15 minutes from downtown Montrose.
Ski season and hunting season are the busiest times.
Montrose Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Montrose
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Telluride Alternate
Telluride’s airport is high and short; many heavier jets use Montrose.
Black Canyon
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is about 20 minutes away.
When Demand Peaks in Montrose
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to March
- Ski season, including Telluride traffic.
- Fall
- Hunting season.
Flight Times and Prices to Montrose
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to MTJ for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,795 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,000–$30,500 | 4 hr 5 min$38,000–$58,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 659 mi | 1 hr 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,824 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 5 min$38,000–$58,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 732 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,085 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,800–$18,500 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 945 mi | 2 hr 30 min$11,100–$16,100 | 2 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 789 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 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 433 mi | 1 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Montrose
Light jets fly from Texas, Arizona and California; super-midsize and heavy jets fly from the East Coast.
Montrose Private Jet Questions
How far is Montrose airport from Telluride?
About 65 miles, or 75 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from Dallas to Montrose?
About 2 hr 5 min from Love Field in a light jet.
