Medium airport · Montrose, United States
Montrose Regional Airport
Successor Frontier Airlines (1950-1986) flew to the present airport since the 1950s; the first jets were Frontier Boeing 737-200s in 1982 (runway 12/30 was then 8500 ft). Its IATA code is MTJ. Its ICAO code is KMTJ. It has 2 runways, longest 10,000 ft (ASP). Elevation 5,759 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Montrose, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MTJ |
| ICAO code | KMTJ |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 10,000 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 5,759 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 38.5098° N, 107.8940° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Montrose Regional Airport is known for
Successor Frontier Airlines (1950-1986) flew to the present airport since the 1950s; the first jets were Frontier Boeing 737-200s in 1982 (runway 12/30 was then 8500 ft).
Official website: https://montroseairport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Montrose Regional Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Arches National Park · United States · 90.1 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Montrose Regional Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park · United States · 10.3 miles away
- Sweitzer Lake State Park · United States · 16.1 miles away
- Crawford State Park · United States · 20.2 miles away
- Ridgway State Park · United States · 22.3 miles away
- Curecanti National Recreation Area · United States · 30.9 miles away
- Paonia State Park · United States · 44.0 miles away
Airports nearby
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38.4 miles awayGunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport
51.9 miles awayGrand Junction Regional Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Montrose Regional Airport?
Successor Frontier Airlines (1950-1986) flew to the present airport since the 1950s; the first jets were Frontier Boeing 737-200s in 1982 (runway 12/30 was then 8500 ft).
What is the airport code for Montrose Regional Airport?
Montrose Regional Airport — its IATA code is MTJ and its ICAO code is KMTJ.
Where is Montrose Regional Airport located?
Montrose Regional Airport serves Montrose, United States. Its coordinates are 38.5098° N, 107.8940° W.
How high is Montrose Regional Airport?
Montrose Regional Airport sits at 5,759 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#20565
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montrose_Regional_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.