KMTJ · MTJ
Montrose Regional Airport
Montrose, ColoradoElevation 5,759 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17180°T
Landing length (LDA)10,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 ft
ILSLOC/GS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 35360°T
Landing length (LDA)10,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
13/31
RWY 13139°T
Landing length (LDA)7,510 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,510 / 7,510 / 7,510 ft
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31319°T
Landing length (LDA)7,510 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,510 / 7,510 / 7,510 ft
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Montrose Regional Airport is in Montrose, Colorado. Field elevation 5,759 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerLLOYD ARNOLD
Manager phone970-249-3433
AttendedAPR1-DEC15 ALL, 0530–2100
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKMTJ / MTJ
SectionalDENVER
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.5098, -107.8940
Distance from city1 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
135.225
ASOS
ASOS
125.35
DENVER CNTR
CNTR
122.65
DENVER RDO
RDO
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PREFERRED TKOF RWY.
›PREFERRED LNDG RWY.
›PREFERRED LNDG RWY.
›PREFERRED TKOF RWY.
›UNSKED ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS 24 HR PPR - AMGR.
›970-249-3203 EXT 5811.
›TWY B LTD TO SNGL WHEEL MAX 80000 LB; DBL WHEEL MAX 105000 LB; DBL TAND WHEEL MAX 170000 LB.
›RAMP CNCTR ADJ TO T HNGR ROW CLSD INDEF; TWY E & E6 CLSD EXC WINGSPAN LESS THAN 78 FT.
›PCR VALUE: 290/F/D/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 770/F/D/X/T
›THREE MKD & LGTD POLES 1.5 MI NW RWY END.
›ACR ACES TRML RAMP VIA TWY C; OUBD TFC TWY D.
›BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
›FOR CD, IFUN TO CTC ON DENVER ARTCC APP/DEP CTL FREQ, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
›RCMDD FOR APCH SPD LESS THAN 121 KT.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 17; REIL RWY 31 & 35; HIRL RWY 13/31 & 17/35 - CTAF.
›RCMDD FOR APCH SPD MORE THAN 121 KT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KMTJ have a METAR?
Yes. KMTJ is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KMTJ have a TAF?
When KMTJ issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KMTJ?
KMTJ sits at 5,759 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KMTJ?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.