Montrose Regional Airport

MTJ · KMTJ · Montrose, CO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
5,758 ft MSL
Longest runway
10,000 ft 17/35
Runways
2
Mag var
12E
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:48 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:47 AM11:47Z
Sunrise06:16 AM12:16Z
Sunset08:19 PM02:19Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:48 PM02:48Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:48 PM → 05:47 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:19 PM → 05:16 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 038°downwind 308°base 218°final 128°45° entry13173135

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
128° mag · 140° true
Dimensions
7,510 × 100 ft
TPA
6,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
VASI (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 308°) on the 45° at 6,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
5,699 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 41 ft, 2,050 ft from threshold, 575 ft R of centerline — 45:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
43 ft
TDZ elevation
5,723 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
7,510 / 7,510 / 7,510 / 7,510 ft

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

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Montrose”
ASOS/AWOS
135.225

Taxi & takeoff

“Montrose”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.4 127.1 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
343.65MONTROSE RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 17
RunwayILS
RWY 17LOC/GS · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (MTJ) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

MTJ 117.10 · ETL 116.95
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MTJ · Montrose VOR/DME 117.10 · 118X High r039° / 0.3 NM
ETL · Cones VOR/DME 116.95 · 116Y Low r019° / 33 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMTJ / MTJ
Coordinates
38.5098, -107.8940
Elevation
5,758 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
DENVER
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E · CLASS E SVC 0600-2100; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
ASOS · 135.225 · ☎ 970-249-1534
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
DENVER · 122.4 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Denver Radio (24)
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
FAR 139 class
I B
Activated
1946/09
Distance from city
1 NW

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 under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
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 2 contacts
Owner
MONTROSE COUNTY
161 S. TOWNSEND, MONTROSE, CO
970-249-7755
Manager
LLOYD ARNOLD
2100 AIRPORT ROAD, MONTROSE, CO
970-249-3433
Remarks FAA · 16 notes

General

  • 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.

Runways

  • 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.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 17; REIL RWY 31 & 35; HIRL RWY 13/31 & 17/35 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • THREE MKD & LGTD POLES 1.5 MI NW RWY END.

Contact

  • 970-249-3203 EXT 5811.
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About KMTJ

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ · KMTJ) is an airport in Montrose, CO, at 5,758 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 in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KMTJ?

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

Where is KMTJ?

Montrose Regional Airport is in Montrose, CO, at an elevation of 5,758 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5098, -107.8940.

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