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Telluride Regional Airport

Telluride, United States

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Telluride Regional Airport

Telluride, United States

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High-altitude gateway to Colorado's scenic San Juan Mountains.

Location

Telluride, United States

Telluride Regional Airport (TEX/KTEX) is a small public-use airport serving the resort town of Telluride, Colorado, United States. Situated at an elevation of approximately 9,078 feet (2,767 meters) above sea level, it is one of the highest commercial airports in North America, presenting unique challenges for pilots and aircraft operations. The airport primarily serves general aviation and seasonal commercial flights, supporting the town's ski and outdoor recreation tourism industry. Due to its mountainous terrain and high altitude, approaches and departures require special pilot training and certifications, and the airport is classified as a special airport by the FAA. Commercial service has historically been limited and seasonal, with regional carriers providing connections primarily to Denver and Dallas. The airport's short runway and high-altitude environment restrict the size and type of aircraft that can safely operate there.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building handling all passenger operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation to Telluride includes rental cars, taxis, and shuttle services, though the town itself is also accessible via the nearby Montrose Regional Airport for those seeking more frequent service.

Airlines here

United Express and other regional carriers have historically provided limited seasonal service, primarily connecting to Denver International Airport.

Notable facts

›Elevation of approximately 9,078 feet (2,767 m) makes it one of the highest commercial airports in North America.
›Pilots must obtain a special FAA mountain airport qualification to operate commercial flights here.
›The single runway (09/27) is approximately 6,870 feet long, limiting aircraft size.
›The airport is subject to significant weather-related closures and delays due to its mountain environment.
›Telluride is also served by Montrose Regional Airport, located about 65 miles away, which handles larger aircraft.

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Telluride Regional Airport is a public airport six miles west of Telluride, in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States. It is owned by the Telluride Regional Airport Authority. At an elevation of 9,078 feet above sea level, it was the highest commercial airport in North America with scheduled passenger flights when Great Lakes Airlines resumed scheduled passenger service in December 2016; however, those flights ceased in March 2018. In August 2018, commercial service returned with the introduction of Boutique Air, and the airport remains the highest airfield in the U.S. with scheduled passenger flights, and the second highest overall airfield in the US behind Leadville Airport. Denver Air Connection is currently the only airline flying scheduled passenger flights from Telluride with daily nonstop flights to Denver and Phoenix. Denver Air operates the Fairchild Dornier 328JET into Telluride. The 328JET is one of the few regional jet airliners in service capable of operating at such high field elevations as TEX.

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