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.
On this page it is easy to search for Grand Junction, CO airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Grand Junction, CO, United States (GJT-Grand Junction Regional) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the GJT airport.
Most of these GJT
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Grand Junction, CO
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the GJT airport are Millsite Trail, Corona Arch, and Millsite Trail.
Map of Grand Junction, CO Hotels
View all Grand Junction, CO, United States (GJT-Grand Junction Regional) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Grand Junction, CO, United States (GJT-Grand Junction Regional) location map.
Weather Forecast for Grand Junction, CO, United States (GJT-Grand Junction Regional)
If you planning to travel to Grand Junction, CO, United States (GJT-Grand Junction Regional), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 12:31 PM.
The temperature feels like 59.5 with a humidity level of 27 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 47 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 4, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-northwest at a speed of 11 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 1:55 AM.
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4/18
Broken clouds
63°F
High: 74°F
Low: 48°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
4/19
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63°F
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Low: 51°F
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Saturday
4/20
Broken clouds
63°F
High: 76°F
Low: 47°F
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Sunday
4/21
Few clouds
64°F
High: 79°F
Low: 53°F
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Monday
4/22
Broken clouds
67°F
High: 81°F
Low: 49°F
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Tuesday
4/23
Scattered clouds
65°F
High: 82°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Grand Junction, CO GJT airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free GJT airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
Closest airports to Grand Junction, CO, United States (GJT-Grand Junction Regional)
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- Blanding, UT, United States (BDG)
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- Montrose, CO, United States (MTJ-Montrose Regional)
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