Telluride Regional Airport
KTEX, Telluride, CO
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (7,111 ft)
About 5 miles to Telluride
Telluride airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Telluride
Telluride Regional sits on a mesa at about 9,070 feet, one of the highest commercial airports in North America, with Montrose as the usual alternate.
- Main airport
- TEX / KTEX
- Elevation
- 9,070 ft
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (7,111 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Telluride
Telluride Regional is about five miles from town. Its elevation, weather and terrain limit which jets can use it. Montrose Regional, about 65 miles away, has a longer runway at a lower elevation.
Winter ski season and summer festivals are the busiest times.
Planning a trip? See our private jet ski trips guide.
Telluride Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Montrose Regional Airport
KMTJ, Montrose, CO
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (10,000 ft)
About 65 miles to Telluride
Montrose airport guideBefore You Book Telluride
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
High Elevation
Aircraft performance is limited at 9,070 feet; operators may choose Montrose for larger jets.
Weather
Mountain weather can close Telluride for hours; Montrose is the backup.
When Demand Peaks in Telluride
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to March
- Ski season, with holiday weeks the busiest.
- Summer
- Festival season, including the Telluride Film Festival in late summer.
Flight Times and Prices to Telluride
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to TEX 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) | 1,807 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,000–$58,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 644 mi | 1 hr 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,811 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$37,500–$57,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 716 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,098 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,900–$18,700 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 923 mi | 2 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 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) | 420 mi | 1 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Telluride
Turboprops and light jets are best suited to Telluride itself. Larger jets use Montrose.
Telluride Private Jet Questions
Can jets land at Telluride?
Some can, depending on aircraft performance and weather. Larger jets usually use Montrose (MTJ).
How far is Montrose from Telluride?
About 65 miles, roughly 1 hr 30 min by car.
