KTEX

VFR

TELLURIDE RGNL

TELLURIDE · COLORADO

Elev
9,069.7'
Longest RWY
7,111'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:55Z
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Before you fly into KTEX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
10,483.7'
MSL · field 9,069.7' + 1,414 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +3 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KTEX

Current METAR

Observed 16:55Z

KTEX 271655Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM SCT033 OVC044 03/M02 A3002 RMK AO2
Wind
160° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / -2°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
9,682 ft
Ceiling
4,400 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
5 NM W
VFR sectional
DENVER
Pattern altitude
1,414 ft AGL · 10,484 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
TEX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KENNETH E. MAENPA
Address
1500 LAST DOLLAR RD. SUITE 1, TELLURIDE CO 81435

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR-OCT · 0700-2100
  • NOV-MAR · 0700-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 5 kt
RWY 09
096°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 096° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 10,484 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored96° / 276°7,111 ftASPH09 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
097,111'7,111'7,111'6,911'PAPI 4-box left(3.55°)
277,111'7,111'7,111'6,911'PAPI 4-box left(4°)

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 09
DD · CAT I
TEX
109.3
LOC RWY 09
KTEX · 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/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Other services
AFRT,CHTR,GLD

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • The airport is located on a 1000 foot mesa. Strong vertical turbulence occurs in the area of the mesa edge.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4814. If unable to contact Denver ARTCC, contact Denver Radio.Show FAA
  • Glider, hang glider, and helicopter operations occur on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 17 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • There is rising terrain in all quadrants.Show FAA
  • The Telluride runway 27 precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 2.5 nautical miles.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and firefighting operations during unattended hours must notify Telluride customer service at 970-728-8603 24 hours in advance for provision of adequate aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. For more information contact Telluride Regional Airport customer service at 970-728-8600.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • High intensity runway lights are activated on runway 09/27. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 09 and 27. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 09/27 and operate on the common traffic advisory frequency. Approach lighting system is for emergency use only from 2100 to 0600.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27The pavement classification number value is 250/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 09/27Runway 09/27 recommends takeoff on runway 27 and landing on runway 09 to avoid populated areas. Runway 09/27 has a grade of minus 0.08 on runway ends, minus 1.3 to approximately midpoint, then plus 0.75.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27Runway 27 precision approach path indicator lights are unusable beyond 2.5 nautical miles due to terrain.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 27_EMASAn engineered materials arresting system 292 feet in length by 122 feet in width is located at the departure end of runway 27.Show FAA
  • 09_EMASAn engineered materials arresting system 292 feet in length by 122 feet in width is located at the departure end of runway 09.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided obstacle-free 20 to 1 approach surfaces are maintained.Show FAA
  • Restricted to FAR Part 139 design groups AI through CIII.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is closed from 2100 to 0600 local time.Show FAA
  • MANAGERFor service call Telluride Regional Airport at 970-728-8600.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KTEX

Answer card
ICAO
KTEX
Name
TELLURIDE RGNL
Location
TELLURIDE, COLORADO
Elevation
9,069.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
10,483.7 ft MSL (1,414 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 7,111 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Telluride Regional Airport sits in Telluride, Colorado at 9,069.7 ft MSL. It has one runway, 09/27, which is 7,111 ft long. The field is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. The airport has one ILS approach to runway 09. Pattern altitude is 10,483.7 ft MSL, which is 1,414 ft AGL.

The on-field FBO is Telluride Regional Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. For service, call 970-728-8603. The airport is closed from 2100 to 0600 local time. Runway 09/27 is published with a recommendation to land on 09 and take off on 27 to avoid populated areas. The field sits on a 1,000 ft mesa. Rising terrain is in all quadrants. Strong vertical turbulence can form near the mesa edge, so plan for a careful arrival and departure profile.

This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 17 degrees Celsius. There is also an EMAS at the departure end of runway 27. High intensity runway lights, PAPI on both ends and REIL on runway 09/27 are available. The airport is restricted to FAR Part 139 design groups AI through CIII. For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC or Denver Radio.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KTEX?
Pattern altitude is 10,483.7 ft MSL. That equals 1,414 ft AGL at this field elevation.
Is Telluride Regional Airport towered?
No. KTEX is not a control tower airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
What is the longest runway at KTEX?
KTEX has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 7,111 ft long and is the longest runway on the field.
Does KTEX have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list 1 ILS approach. It serves runway 09.
What are the KTEX operating hours?
The airport is closed from 2100 to 0600 local time. Plan arrivals and departures outside that window unless you have current coordination with the airport operator.
Which FBO is on the field at KTEX?
Telluride Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call 970-728-8603 for current service details.
What runway should I use at KTEX to avoid populated areas?
The published remark recommends landing on runway 09. It also recommends taking off on runway 27 to avoid populated areas. Check the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport if conditions change.
What should I watch for when flying into KTEX?
The airport sits on a 1,000 ft mesa with rising terrain in all quadrants. Strong vertical turbulence can occur near the mesa edge, so expect a high-altitude mountain airport profile and plan conservatively.

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