Grand Junction Regional Airport – GJT Grand Junction
Grand Junction Regional Airport is an airport located in Grand Junction, Colorado with an airport code of GJT. This public airport is considered the biggest airport in the state and ranked third as the largest in Colorado. The airport was founded as Grand Junction Municipal Airport in 1930 and was renamed to Walker Field, as a tribute to Walter Walker who has raised the fund for the airport’s maintenance and to sustain its business operations. It was in 2007 when the airport has obtained its present name. Grand Junction Regional Airport serves as the primary commercial service airport with an annual enplanement of 10,000 passengers.
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Grand Junction Regional Airport has total land area of 2,357 with two asphalt runways. In 2015, it has a recorded 45,000 aircraft operation consisting of general aviation, air taxi, commercial flights and military. The airport’s air service is catered by five airlines to nearly 10 destinations. Top domestic flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport are Denver, Dallas/Fort Worth and Salt Lake City.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Courtyard by Marriott is a straightforward hotel located 900 meters away from Grand Junction Regional Airport. This hotel offers complete amenities and facilities for a relaxing stay at an affordable rate. Other hotels that tourists can stay near the airport are Grand Vista Hotel and Clarion Hotel.
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is a public airport in Montrose, Colorado that is the nearest airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport.