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Grand Junction Regional Airport

GJT · KGJT · Grand Junction, CO · 4,858 ft elevation · var 9E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KGJT / GJT
Coordinates
39.1267, -108.5294
Elevation
4,858 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9E
Sectional chart
DENVER
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
DENVER
NOTAM facility
GJT
Attendance
ALL 0500-0000L
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
3 NE

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:16 AM11:16Z
Sunrise05:48 AM11:48Z
Sunset08:44 PM02:44Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:16 PM03:16Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:16 PM → 05:16 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:44 PM → 04:48 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSF RWY 11; HIRL RWY 11/29; TWY LGTS - CTAF. REIL RWY 29; PAPI RWY 11; VASI RWY 29 ON CONSLY. REIL RWY 04 & 22; PAPI RWY 04; MIRL RWY 04/22 ON CONSLY DURG ATCT OPER HRS AND OFF WHEN ATCT CLSD. on 118.1Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 04: 4-light PAPI (left) · 11: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSF · 29: VASI.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

04TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 04 · 045°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
118.1

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 04/22

5,501 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 26k, Double wheel 26k.

04
Heading
045° mag · 54° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
22
Heading
225° mag · 234° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 11/29

9,339 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 110k, Double wheel 180k, Dual tandem 260k.

11
Heading
116° mag · 125° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSF
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (GJT) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
29
Heading
296° mag · 305° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
VASI (3°)
Instrument landing
LDA/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.7 (ACD)
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D119.7DENVER APP/DEP
AAS118.1VFR ADVSY SVC
ATIS118.55
CTAF118.1
GND121.7
RCO122.6DENVER RDO
TWR118.1GRAND JUNCTION TWR
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
JNC · Grand JunctionVORTAC112.40r057° / 12.9 NM

Airport diagram

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Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Bulk oxygen
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
GRAND JUNCTION REG ARPT AUTH
2828 WALKER FLD DR SUITE 301, GRAND JUNCTION, CO
970-244-9100
Manager
ANGELA PADALECKI
2828 WALKER FIELD DRIVE SUITE 301, GRAND JUNCTION, CO

Remarks FAA

  • LIQUID OXY SVC AVBL.
  • ARFF PRVDD ONLY DURING SCHEDULED PART 121 ACR OPNS EXCEPT BY PPR; CALL AMGR 970-244-9100.
  • TWY C1A & TWY C, 150 FT EITHER SIDE OF THE INTXN NOT VSBL FM ATCT.
  • HEL PRKG AVBL AT FBO; PPR RCMDD.
  • FLOCKS OF BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFCT, CTC ARPT MGMT FOR DETAILS AT (970) 244-9100.
  • JASU: 1(MD-3A), 1(NC-10A/A1/BC), 2(AM32A-60B).
  • FLUID: SP, LHOX LOX, LHNIT, DE-ICE(MIL A-8243).
  • ARPT OPS NUMBER IS 970-260-7164. PLEASE CALL FOR ANY NOTAMS OR CONCERNS.
  • CONDITIONS NOT MONITORED 0000-0530 LOCAL TIME EXCEPT BY PPR.
  • CD FONE: WHEN TWR CLSD, CTC GRAND JUNCTION APCH 303-342-1916. IFUN, CTC DENVER ARTCC 303-342-4257.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSF RWY 11; HIRL RWY 11/29; TWY LGTS - CTAF. REIL RWY 29; PAPI RWY 11; VASI RWY 29 ON CONSLY. REIL RWY 04 & 22; PAPI RWY 04; MIRL RWY 04/22 ON CONSLY DURG ATCT OPER HRS AND OFF WHEN ATCT CLSD.
  • FOR FUEL AFT HRS CALL 970-243-7500.
  • PCR VALUE: 99/F/D/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 560/F/D/X/T
  • RWY 04/22 CLSD FM 2200-0600.

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KGJT in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KGJT

Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT · KGJT) is an airport in Grand Junction, CO, at 4,858 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 9,339 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KGJT, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KGJT have a control tower?

Yes. Grand Junction Regional Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KGJT?

Grand Junction Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 9,339 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KGJT?

Grand Junction Regional Airport is in Grand Junction, CO, at an elevation of 4,858 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1267, -108.5294.

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