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Grand Junction Regional GJT Airport Overview

Grand Junction Regional Airport GJT, the former Walker Field, is the largest airport in western Colorado and serves Mesa County.

The Airport is located on Walker Field Drive, 6 km northeast of the central business district of the city of Grand Junction (named after the junction of the Grand & Gunnison rivers), and is close to Interstate Hwy 70, exit 31 Horizon Drive - west-bound turn right; east-bound turn left (with exits both to State Hwy 50 and to Clifton / Grand Junction). 

With two runways and 433,835 passengers in 2012, Grand Junction Regional Airport is served by major airlines offering flights to some major U.S. hubs, with connections around the world.  

It is recommended that you arrive at the Airport 90 minutes - and at the gate no later than 20 minutes - before scheduled flight departure.

The passenger terminal at Grand Junction Regional Airport consists of two levels:
The first level has the lobby, baggage claim area with two carrousels and an arcade, and rental car counters.
The second level has the boarding area with food service and security check leading to vending machines and gift shop, exiting hold room leading via the connector to the two gates right & left of the waiting area. Passenger pick-up / drop-off is in front of the terminal, however unattended vehicles will be towed.
Current airlines serving the terminal:  Allegiant, American/ American Eagle, Delta /SkyWest, United & US Airways.

Parking at Grand Junction Airport is available across from the Terminal building and offers free parking for the first 30 minutes. For more parking information, call Republic at 970-245-5154.

Rental car counters for major agencies are located in the arrivals area of the terminal.
 
To get from Grand Junction Regional Airport to your destination, you can rent a car, take a taxi (Sunshine Taxi (1-800-324-9013 or 970-245-8294), or a shuttle or bus:
1. Grand Valley Transit bus service (tel. 970-2567-7433 - or visit gvt.mesacounty.us) runs between the Terminal & Grand Junction.
2. The American Spirit Shuttle service (tel. 970-523-7662) gets you to surrounding areas.  

Future Airport developments:  Over the next 10 years these projects are to be undertaken: Construction of a 'new' terminal, new administrative building with fire station, relocation of 27 1/4 Road,  and shifting runway 650 feet north of its current location so it can also operate at night.
The first order of business will be the construction of the Administrative Building, starting early 2013.


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Grand Junction Regional GJT Airport Update History

  • Updated GJT Airports page - May 8, 2013
  • Updated GJT Direct Flights page - Mar 20, 2013
  • Updated GJT Parking On site page - Feb 24, 2013
  • Updated GJT Airport Intro page - Jan 10, 2013