Flying in Grand Junction, CO
There are 10 airfields within 93 miles of Grand Junction — the nearest is Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 45m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 15m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Grand Junction
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Grand Junction Regional Airport
Blake Field
Montrose Regional Airport
Garfield County Regional Airport
Hopkins Field
Canyonlands Regional Airport
Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
Meeker Airport
Telluride Regional Airport
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:38–19:22 | 14h 45m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:22–16:38 | 9h 15m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 19°C / 66°F | 3.8°C / 39°F | 17 km/h | 23% |
| Summer | 34.4°C / 94°F | 17.9°C / 64°F | 19 km/h | 8% |
| Autumn | 19.9°C / 68°F | 5.8°C / 42°F | 13 km/h | 18% |
| Winter | 5.1°C / 41°F | -5.1°C / 23°F | 12 km/h | 25% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Grand Junction, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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