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Montrose Regional Airport

MTJ · KMTJ · Montrose, CO · 5,759 ft elevation · var 12E · Non-towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMTJ / MTJ
Coordinates
38.5098, -107.8940
Elevation
5,759 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
DENVER
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
DENVER
NOTAM facility
MTJ
Attendance
APR1-DEC15 ALL 0530-2100; DEC16-MAR31 ALL 0500-2100
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1946/09
Distance from city
1 NW

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
Sunset08:39 PM02:39Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:11 PM03:11Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:11 PM → 05:16 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:39 PM → 04:48 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 17; REIL RWY 31 & 35; HIRL RWY 13/31 & 17/35 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 13: VASI · 31: VASI · 17: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 35: 4-light PAPI (left).

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

Traffic pattern

13TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 13 · 127°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
6,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 6,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 13/31

7,510 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 65k, Double wheel 90k, Dual tandem 150k.

13
Heading
127° mag · 139° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
VASI (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 41 ft, 2,050 ft from threshold, 575 ft R of centerline — 45:1 slope to clear
31
Heading
307° mag · 319° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
VASI (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 17/35

10,000 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 75k, Double wheel 190k, Dual tandem 265k.

17
Heading
168° mag · 180° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
LOC/GS · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (MTJ) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
35
Heading
348° mag · 360° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
ASOS135.225
CNTR125.35DENVER CNTR
RDO122.65DENVER RDO
UNIC122.8CTAF/UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
MTJ · MontroseVOR-DME117.10r037° / 0.3 NM
ETL · ConesVOR-DME110.20r019° / 33 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Bulk oxygen
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management

Owner
MONTROSE COUNTY
161 S. TOWNSEND, MONTROSE, CO
970-249-7755
Manager
LLOYD ARNOLD
2100 AIRPORT ROAD, MONTROSE, CO
970-249-3433

Remarks FAA

  • UNSKED ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS 24 HR PPR - AMGR.
  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ACR ACES TRML RAMP VIA TWY C; OUBD TFC TWY D.
  • RAMP CNCTR ADJ TO T HNGR ROW CLSD INDEF; TWY E & E6 CLSD EXC WINGSPAN LESS THAN 78 FT.
  • TWY B LTD TO SNGL WHEEL MAX 80000 LB; DBL WHEEL MAX 105000 LB; DBL TAND WHEEL MAX 170000 LB.
  • FOR CD, IFUN TO CTC ON DENVER ARTCC APP/DEP CTL FREQ, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 17; REIL RWY 31 & 35; HIRL RWY 13/31 & 17/35 - CTAF.
  • 970-249-3203 EXT 5811.
  • PCR VALUE: 290/F/D/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 770/F/D/X/T
  • RCMDD FOR APCH SPD LESS THAN 121 KT.
  • RCMDD FOR APCH SPD MORE THAN 121 KT.
  • PREFERRED LNDG RWY.
  • PREFERRED LNDG RWY.
  • PREFERRED TKOF RWY.
  • PREFERRED TKOF RWY.
  • THREE MKD & LGTD POLES 1.5 MI NW RWY END.

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About KMTJ

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ · KMTJ) is an airport in Montrose, CO, at 5,759 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 10,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMTJ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMTJ have a control tower?

No. Montrose Regional Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at KMTJ?

Montrose Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 10,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMTJ?

Montrose Regional Airport is in Montrose, CO, at an elevation of 5,759 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5098, -107.8940.

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