Montrose, Colorado

Private charter · Montrose, CO

Private charter to & from Montrose

Fly private to Montrose, gateway to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Ouray’s hot springs and the slopes of Telluride

  • MTJ
  • KAJZ
  • WPO
  • KD17

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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.

Montrose Regional Airport has a long runway and handles seasonal airline service, much of it carrying skiers bound for Telluride, about an hour and a half away. Flying private into Montrose is especially useful when weather keeps Telluride’s high-mesa airport out of reach. From town, it is a short drive to the Black Canyon’s rim and to the hot springs and mountain scenery of Ouray. Visitors come for fishing on the Gunnison and Uncompahgre rivers, jeep tours in the San Juans and skiing at Telluride.

Airports

Charter to and from Montrose airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Montrose, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • MTJ

    Commercial airport

    Montrose Regional Airport

    Montrose · KMTJ

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • KAJZ

    Regional airport

    Blake Field

    Delta

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,598 ft

  • WPO

    Regional airport

    North Fork Valley Airport

    Paonia

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    4,500 ft

  • KD17

    Regional airport

    Westwinds Airport

    Delta

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    4,100 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Montrose

When to go. Montrose has a mild climate for the Western Slope, with plenty of sunshine. Late spring through fall is ideal for visiting the Black Canyon and fishing the rivers. September and early October bring golden aspens along the San Juan Skyway and around Ouray. Winters are quieter in town and busier at Telluride, when Montrose serves as the main airport gateway, and Ouray’s Ice Festival takes place in January.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 05

    Ridgway State Park

    South of Montrose, this reservoir park offers boating, fishing and camping with views of the Cimarron and San Juan ranges.

  6. 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.

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Flying private in Montrose

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Montrose?

Littlebird flies in and out of Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ), Blake Field (KAJZ), North Fork Valley Airport (WPO), and Westwinds Airport (KD17). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Montrose?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Montrose?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Montrose?

Popular trips include Denver (about 1 hr), Albuquerque (about 1 hr 25 min), Salt Lake City (about 1 hr 30 min), and Jackson Hole (about 2 hr 10 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Montrose, CO safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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