Private charter · GRI → MTJ
Grand Island to Montrose
536 miles, about 3 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Grand Island to Montrose, door to door faster.
Trade about 11½ hours on the road for about 3 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island to Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, 536 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 536 mi
- Flight
- 3 hr 5 min
- Driving
- 11½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers3 hr 5 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 40 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Grand Island
Airports in Grand Island
GRI
Commercial airportCentral Nebraska Regional Airport
Grand Island · KGRI
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,002 ft
KAUH
Regional airportAurora Municipal Al Potter Field
Aurora
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,301 ft
HSI
Regional airportHastings Municipal Airport
Hastings · KHSI
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,451 ft
K08K
Regional airportHarvard State Airport
Harvard
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,745 ft
Arriving Montrose
Airports in Montrose
MTJ
Commercial airportMontrose Regional Airport
Montrose · KMTJ
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
KAJZ
Regional airportBlake Field
Delta
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,598 ft
WPO
Regional airportNorth Fork Valley Airport
Paonia
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,500 ft
KD17
Regional airportWestwinds Airport
Delta
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,100 ft
When you land
Things to do in Montrose
Montrose is a regional center on Colorado’s Western Slope, serving ranching, agriculture, healthcare and retail across the Uncompahgre Valley. It is the closest town to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and a key gateway for travelers heading to Telluride, Ouray and the San Juan Mountains. Its growing population includes retirees, remote workers and outdoor enthusiasts drawn by easy access to rivers, canyons and high country.
- 01
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Northeast of town, the park’s South Rim Road leads to overlooks above a deep, narrow canyon with some of the steepest cliffs in North America, including the Painted Wall.
- 02
Ouray
About 40 minutes south, this historic mining town is known as the Switzerland of America, with hot springs pools, an ice park and jeep roads into the San Juans.
- 03
Ute Indian Museum
This museum on the former farm of Chief Ouray and Chipeta shares the history and culture of the Ute people through exhibits and outdoor grounds.
- 04
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Rafting and fishing trips explore this rugged stretch of the Gunnison River below the Black Canyon, known for its trout fishing.
- 05
Ridgway State Park
South of Montrose, this reservoir park offers boating, fishing and camping with views of the Cimarron and San Juan ranges.
- 06
Telluride Ski Resort
About an hour and a half south, Telluride offers expert terrain, a historic town and a free gondola connecting Mountain Village.
Questions
Grand Island to Montrose flights
How long is a private flight from Grand Island to Montrose?
About 3 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 536 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 11½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Grand Island to Montrose use?
You can depart from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI), Aurora Municipal Al Potter Field (KAUH), or Hastings Municipal Airport (HSI) and arrive at Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ), Blake Field (KAJZ), or North Fork Valley Airport (WPO). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Grand Island to Montrose cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Grand Island and Montrose?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Montrose back to Grand Island are priced the same way.
Return flight
Montrose to Grand Island
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