Montrose Regional Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
MTJ
ICAO Code
KMTJ
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

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.

Montrose Regional Airport
Elevation: 1755 m
38.5098, -107.8940

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 #

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 21 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-10°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 13°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
18°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
23°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
10° 29°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
13° 32°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
13° 31°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
26°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

79 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
19°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4° 10°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-9°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

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