KTEX · TEX
Telluride Regional Airport
Telluride, ColoradoElevation 9,070 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 09105°T
Landing length (LDA)6,911 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,111 / 7,111 / 7,111 ft
Displaced threshold200 ft
ILSLDA/DME
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 27285°T
Landing length (LDA)6,911 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,111 / 7,111 / 7,111 ft
Displaced threshold200 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Telluride Regional Airport is in Telluride, Colorado. Field elevation 9,070 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
ManagerKENNETH E. MAENPA
Manager phone(970) 728-8601
AttendedNOV-MAR ALL, 0700–1800
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKTEX / TEX
SectionalDENVER
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.9538, -107.9080
Distance from city5 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt1,414 ft MSL
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
125.35
DENVER CNTR
CNTR
122.15
DENVER RDO
FSS
123
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RY 09/27 RCMD TKOF RY 27; LAND RY 09 AND AVOID POPULATED AREAS. RY 09/27 GRADE -.08 ON RY ENDS, -1.3 TO APPROX MIDPOINT THEN +.75.
›ACTVT HIRL RY 09/27; PAPI RYS 09 & 27; REIL RY 09/27 - CTAF. ALS EMERGENCY USE ONLY 2100-0600.
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -17C.
›RISING TERRAIN ALL QUADRANTS.
›ARPT ON 1000 FT MESA; STRONG VERTICAL TURBULENCE IN AREA OF MESA EDGE.
›ACR OPNS DURG UNATNDD HRS MUST NTFY TEX CUSTOMER SVC AT 970-728-8603 24 HRS IN ADVN FOR PROVISION OF ADQT ARFF PSNL.
›FOR CD CONTACT DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4814. IF UNA TO CTC DENVER ARTCC, CTC DENVER RADIO.
›TEX RWY 27 PAPI BEYOND 2.5NM UNUSBL
›FOR SVC CALL TELLURIDE REGIONAL ARPT AT 970-728-8600.
›PROVIDED OBSTNS FREE 20:1 APCH SFCS ARE MAINTAINED.
›ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 292 FT IN LENGTH BY 122 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 09.
›ARPT CLSD 2100-0600 (LOCAL).
›RWY27 PAPI LGTS UNUSBL BYD 2.5 NM DUE TO TRRN.
›PCR VALUE: 250/F/D/X/T
›ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 292 FT IN LENGTH BY 122 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 27.
›GLIDER; HANG GLIDER & HELICOPTER OPNS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT TEX CUSTOMER SERVICE 970-728-8600.
›RSTD TO FAR 139 DESIGN GROUPS AI - CIII.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KTEX have a METAR?
Yes. KTEX is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KTEX have a TAF?
When KTEX 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 KTEX?
KTEX sits at 9,070 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KTEX?
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.