KGJT 39.13N 108.53W · ELEV 4,858 FT

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Medium airport · GJT

Grand Junction Regional Airport.

Grand Junction, Colorado · 4,858 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.

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4.3/5

Google rating

980 ratings

Operators based

4,858

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Grand Junction, ColoradoELEV 4,858 FTMedium airportScheduled service

4.3

Google rating

980

Google reviews

ratings on Google

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

4,858

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Nearest alternate

nm to RIL

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

44 nm

To the nearest alternate

Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL), 2 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

Located in Grand Junction, Colorado, Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT / GJT) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 4,858 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.

While no charter operators list GJT as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL, 44 nm), Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ, 47 nm), and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY, 61 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,339-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Aspen, CO destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GJT to plan your flight.

1 FBO serves KGJT. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 1 FBO · directory

West Star Aviation FBO Grand Junction
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Our Grand Junction, Colorado location occupies over 281,824 sq ft of hangar, shop and office space located on approximately 32 acres. This includes dedicated maintenance hangars, interior, cabinet, and avionics shops, as well as a state-of-the art paint facility. GJT currently employs over 500 full-time individuals.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Sun-Sat 05:00-22:00
- Unicom 129.575
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

3/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“Easy in, easy out.”

Mike “TahoeMike” Sommer5★ on Google

3/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“TSA was speedy and courteous.”

Mike “TahoeMike” Sommer5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Grand Junction Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

KGJT

IATA

GJT

FAA / Local

GJT

Elevation

4,858 ft

Coordinates

39.1267° N · 108.5294° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs CO fields

state range 3,706–9,927 ft

At 4,858 ft, GJT sits lower than 83% of the 46 Colorado fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

2 runways

longest 9,339 ft

11/29
9,339 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
04/22
5,501 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 9,339 ft

GJT's 9,339 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Turboprop3,000 ft
Light Jet3,500 ft
Midsize Jet4,500 ft
Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
Heavy Jet5,500 ft
VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 4,858 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.

Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Destinations served

Aspen, CO Telluride, CO

Location

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KGJT · Grand Junction Regional Airport · Grand Junction, CO

Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from GJT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Denver (DEN)	184 nm	50m
Salt Lake City (SLC)	188 nm	50m
Jackson Hole (JAC)	287 nm	1h 4m
Las Vegas (LAS)	364 nm	1h 15m
Scottsdale (SCF)	369 nm	1h 15m
Los Angeles (VNY)	563 nm	1h 43m
San Francisco (SFO)	657 nm	1h 56m
Dallas (DAL)	681 nm	1h 59m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use GJT?: Grand Junction Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 9,339 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at GJT?: Grand Junction Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,339 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Which FBOs are at Grand Junction Regional Airport?: One FBO serves GJT: West Star Aviation FBO Grand Junction. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to GJT?: The closest alternate is Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL), about 44 nm away, followed by Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) at 47 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from GJT to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 4m (287 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 15m (364 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 15m (369 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.