KTEX

VFR

TELLURIDE RGNL

TELLURIDE · COLORADO

Elev
9,069.7'
Longest RWY
7,111'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:55Z
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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 27
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KTEX

Current METAR

Observed 02:55Z

KTEX 120255Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3035 RMK AO2
Wind
300° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / -10°C
Altimeter
30.35 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
10,833 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
300° · 5 kt
RWY 27
276°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 276° · LEFT 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KTEX TELLURIDE RGNL in TELLURIDE, COLORADO, showing runways 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • GLIDER; HANG GLIDER & HELICOPTER OPNS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT TEX CUSTOMER SERVICE 970-728-8600.
  • 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.
  • TEX RWY 27 PAPI BEYOND 2.5NM UNUSBL
  • FOR CD CONTACT DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4814. IF UNA TO CTC DENVER ARTCC, CTC DENVER RADIO.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -17C.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT HIRL RY 09/27; PAPI RYS 09 & 27; REIL RY 09/27 - CTAF. ALS EMERGENCY USE ONLY 2100-0600.

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27PCR VALUE: 250/F/D/X/T
  • 09/27RY 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.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27RWY27 PAPI LGTS UNUSBL BYD 2.5 NM DUE TO TRRN.

Arresting gear

  • 09_EMASENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 292 FT IN LENGTH BY 122 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 09.
  • 27_EMASENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 292 FT IN LENGTH BY 122 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 27.

Other notes

  • PROVIDED OBSTNS FREE 20:1 APCH SFCS ARE MAINTAINED.
  • RSTD TO FAR 139 DESIGN GROUPS AI - CIII.
  • 1ARPT CLSD 2100-0600 (LOCAL).
  • MANAGERFOR SVC CALL TELLURIDE REGIONAL ARPT AT 970-728-8600.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

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
300° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

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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