Grand Junction Regional (KGJT), Colorado
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Grand Junction Regional (KGJT) serves western Colorado from a field elevation of 4,861 feet, with two paved runways including a 9,339-foot primary strip capable of handling a wide range of business aircraft. The airport is towered and carries an FAA ops tier of 1, reflecting its role as a well-documented, high-traffic terrain for business aviation in the region. Customs processing is not available onsite; the nearest port of entry is Eagle County Regional Airport (KEGE), roughly 81 nautical miles away.
Runways
Grand Junction Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 11/29, is 9,339 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Grand Junction Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Grand Junction Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Eagle County Regional (KEGE), 81 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Grand Junction Regional recorded 7,735 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KGJT is concentrated in the summer months, with July recording the highest monthly total and November the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 745 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Grand Junction Regional averages 25.6 days above 90°F in July, 30.2 freeze days in December and 1.7 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.5°F, and January the coldest, at 38.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Grand Junction Regional has published operating constraints in six categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Helicopter parking is available at the FBO; prior permission is recommended.
Field conditions are not monitored from 0000 to 0530 local time except by prior permission.
When the tower is closed, contact Grand Junction Approach on the clearance delivery frequency; if unable, contact Denver ARTCC.
When the control tower is closed, pilots activate the MALSF on Runway 11 and the HIRL on Runway 11/29, plus taxiway lights, via CTAF. The REIL for Runway 29, PAPI for Runway 11, and VASI for Runway 29 operate continuously. The REIL for Runways 04 and 22, PAPI for Runway 04, and MIRL for Runway 04/22 operate continuously during control tower operating hours and turn off when the tower is closed.
Runway 04/22 is closed from 2200 to 0600 local time.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact airport management for details.
Flocks of birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 99/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 560/F/D/X/T
The intersection of Taxiway C1A and Taxiway C, within 150 feet on either side, is not visible from the air traffic control tower.
Available fluids include SP, LOX (low-pressure oxygen), LHNIT, and de-icing fluid (MIL A-8243).
Contact Airport Operations for any NOTAMs or concerns.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Grand Junction Regional has five airfields within 48 NM. The closest is Westwinds, 28.02 NM southeast.
Part of the Western Colorado and Southern Utah area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KGJT
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Frequently asked questions
What runway options are available at KGJT?
Grand Junction Regional operates two paved runways. Runway 11/29 is the primary strip at 9,339 feet long and 150 feet wide, suitable for larger business jets. Runway 04/22 measures 5,501 feet long and 75 feet wide, offering a secondary option with a narrower profile. Both surfaces are asphalt. Note that Runway 04/22 is closed daily from 2200 to 0600 local, so flight planning around that runway should account for the nightly closure.
Is fuel available at Grand Junction Regional (KGJT)?
Grand Junction Regional stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The airport is towered and operates on an attendance schedule covering all days, all week, from 0500 to 0000 local. Dispatchers planning fuel stops should note the field elevation of 4,861 feet when calculating performance margins. Fuel availability aligns with the published attendance window, and confirming current fuel status directly with airport management ahead of arrival is recommended for time-sensitive operations.
How does helicopter parking work at KGJT?
Helicopter parking at Grand Junction Regional is available at the FBO on the field. Prior permission is recommended for helicopter parking arrangements, per airport remarks. Operators planning rotorcraft movements should coordinate ahead of arrival rather than assuming walk-up availability. This applies alongside the airport's broader attendance schedule, which covers all days from 0500 to 0000 local, so coordination should be timed within or around that window.
What customs options exist near Grand Junction Regional?
Grand Junction Regional does not have customs processing onsite. The nearest customs facility is Eagle County Regional Airport (KEGE), located approximately 80.98 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance on a flight into or through KGJT need to route through KEGE or another designated port of entry beforehand. This distance should be factored into fuel and routing plans for any international arrival intending to use Grand Junction Regional as a subsequent stop.
Does business aviation traffic at KGJT vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Grand Junction Regional shows a seasonal pattern across the year. Monthly bizav operations peak in July at 745 operations, coinciding with the summer travel period, while November sees the lowest count at 507 operations. The spread between the busiest and quietest months is over 200 operations, a meaningful swing for a field with 7,735 annual bizav operations. Dispatchers scheduling summer trips into KGJT should expect comparatively higher ramp activity and plan parking or handling requests accordingly.