Montrose Regional Airport serves Montrose, Colorado and functions as a regional gateway to nearby mountain destinations and ski areas. It handles a mix of year‑round and seasonal scheduled flights along with general aviation traffic.
Getting to and From Montrose Regional Airport #
The airport is a short drive from downtown Montrose-usually under 15 minutes by car. Ground transport options include rental cars, local taxis, shuttle services to nearby resorts and ride‑hail where available; there is no rail link.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Montrose Regional Airport #
Regional terminal with traveler amenities geared to outdoor visitors. Expect rental car counters, baggage services, basic dining options (which may be seasonal), restrooms and public parking. There are generally no large airline lounges; Wi‑Fi and charging points are typically available but limited.
Tips for Montrose Regional Airport #
- Popular gateway for outdoor recreation - during winter and summer peaks, rental cars and shuttles to nearby resorts sell out quickly; book ahead.
- Prepare for altitude and winter weather when connecting to mountain destinations - flights can be delayed for conditions.
- Limited on‑site dining after late evening arrivals - bring snacks for late flights.
Weather & Climate near Montrose Regional Airport #
Montrose Regional Airport's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -10° - 4° | -5° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.7h |
| February | Acceptable | -6° - 8° | -1° | 10 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Good | -2° - 13° | 3° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 1° - 18° | 8° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 51% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 6° - 23° | 14° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 44% | 3.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 10° - 29° | 20° | 15 mm | some cloud | 31% | 3.0 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Excellent | 13° - 32° | 23° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 38% | 2.6 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Excellent | 13° - 31° | 22° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 43% | 2.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.5h |
| September | Excellent | 8° - 26° | 17° | 30 mm | some cloud | 43% | 2.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 2° - 19° | 11° | 29 mm | some cloud | 49% | 2.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.1h |
| November | Good | -4° - 10° | 1° | 23 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 2.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.0h |
| December | Acceptable | -9° - 5° | -4° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.4h |
