KMTJ

VFR

MONTROSE RGNL

MONTROSE · COLORADO

Elev
5,758.5'
Longest RWY
10,000'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
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Before you fly into KMTJ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,758.5'
MSL · field 5,758.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +3 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KMTJ

Current METAR

Observed 16:53Z

KMTJ 271653Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM FEW047 SCT065 BKN080 11/01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP101 T01110006
Wind
090° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
6,636 ft
Ceiling
8,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
MTJ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LLOYD ARNOLD
Address
2100 AIRPORT ROAD, MONTROSE CO 81401

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR1-DEC15 · 0530-2100
  • DEC16-MAR31 · 0500-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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090° · 5 kt
RWY 13
127°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 127° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,759 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35168° / 348°10,000 ftASPHStandard L
13/31Favored127° / 307°7,510 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1710,000'10,000'10,000'10,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
3510,000'10,000'10,000'10,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
137,510'7,510'7,510'7,510'VASI 4-box left(3°)41', tree, 2050' from thr, 575' R of cntrln, slope 45
317,510'7,510'7,510'7,510'VASI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 17
LG · CAT I
MTJ
111.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 17
KMTJ · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on Denver ARTCC approach or departure control frequency, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA
  • Aircraft access terminal ramp via taxiway C; outbound traffic uses taxiway D.Show FAA
  • Ramp connector adjacent to T hangar row is closed indefinitely; taxiways E and E6 are closed except for wingspans less than 78 feet.Show FAA
  • Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway B is limited to single wheel maximum 80000 pounds, double wheel maximum 105000 pounds, and double tandem wheel maximum 170000 pounds.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated for runway 17; REIL is available for runways 31 and 35; high intensity runway lighting is available for runways 13/31 and 17/35 on CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31Pavement classification rating value is 290/F/D/X/T for runway 13/31.Show FAA
  • 17/35Pavement classification rating value is 770/F/D/X/T for runway 17/35.Show FAA
  • 13/31Runway 13/31 is recommended for approach speeds less than 121 knots.Show FAA
  • 17/35Runway 17/35 is recommended for approach speeds more than 121 knots.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17Runway 17 is the preferred landing runway.Show FAA
  • 35Runway 35 is the preferred takeoff runway.Show FAA
  • 13Runway 13 is the preferred landing runway.Show FAA
  • 31Runway 31 is the preferred takeoff runway.Show FAA
  • 13There are three marked and lighted poles 1.5 miles northwest of runway 13 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats require 24-hour prior permission from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport manager phone number is 970-249-3203 extension 5811.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KMTJ

Answer card
ICAO
KMTJ
Name
MONTROSE RGNL
Location
MONTROSE, COLORADO
Elevation
5,758.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,758.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 10,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Montrose Rgnl is in Montrose, Colorado. The field elevation is 5,758.5 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 17/35 at 10,000 ft. There is no control tower, so expect CTAF and UNICOM self-announce traffic on 122.8.

An ILS is available to runway 17. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead if you need current ramp or service details.

This is a high-elevation airport, so performance planning matters. Density altitude can climb fast in warm weather. Wildlife is also present on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. The published remarks also note that aircraft access to the terminal ramp is via taxiway C. Outbound traffic uses taxiway D. Runway 17 is the preferred landing runway. Runway 35 is the preferred takeoff runway. Large aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats need 24-hour prior permission from the airport manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMTJ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 6,758.5 ft MSL.
Does KMTJ have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach to runway 17. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest minima and notes before you fly it.
Is Montrose Regional towered?
No. KMTJ has no control tower. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for self-announce operations.
Which runway is preferred for landing at KMTJ?
Runway 17 is the preferred landing runway. Runway 13 is also listed as the preferred landing runway in the remarks. Check wind and current airport guidance before choosing.
Which runway is preferred for takeoff at KMTJ?
Runway 35 is the preferred takeoff runway. Runway 31 is also listed as the preferred takeoff runway in the remarks. Verify current conditions before departure.
What FBO is on the field at KMTJ?
Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly for current service and ramp details.
Are there wildlife hazards at Montrose Regional?
Yes. The published remarks say birds and wildlife are present on and near the airport. Plan for a careful taxi and a good scan on final.
Do large passenger aircraft need permission to operate at KMTJ?
Yes. Unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats require 24-hour prior permission from the airport manager. Verify the current procedure before arrival.

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