Private charter · EAR → MTJ
Kearney to Montrose
497 miles, about 2 hr 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Kearney to Montrose, door to door faster.
Trade about 10½ hours on the road for about 2 hr 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Kearney Regional Airport in Kearney to Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, 497 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 497 mi
- Flight
- 2 hr 55 min
- Driving
- 10½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 55 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 35 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Kearney
Airports in Kearney
EAR
Commercial airportKearney Regional Airport
Kearney · KEAR
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,094 ft
HDE
Regional airportBrewster Field
Holdrege · KHDE
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,701 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
Kearney to Montrose flights
How long is a private flight from Kearney to Montrose?
About 2 hr 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 497 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 10½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Kearney to Montrose use?
You can depart from Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) or Brewster Field (HDE) 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 Kearney 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 Kearney and Montrose?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Montrose back to Kearney are priced the same way.
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Montrose to Kearney
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