Grand Junction Regional Airport

KGJT / GJT

Grand Junction, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 09:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
09:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
10 kt
90°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGJT 050953Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP042 T00671072
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
845 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,858 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,046 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,252 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KGJT 050538Z 0506/0606 09012KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 FM051400 13009KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250 FM051800 30006KT P6SM BKN100 FM052000 28014G23KT P6SM VCSH FEW090 BKN120 PROB30 0522/0524 -SHRA BKN080 FM060000 30015KT P6SM SCT035 BKN060 PROB30 0600/0606 4SM -SHRASN BR BKN025 OVC035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
14:00Z FM051400
+4h
VFR 130° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM051800
+8h
VFR 300° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
20:00Z FM052000
+10h
VFR 280° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GJT
04
22
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,502 ft 75 ft ASP 54°
8.1 kt 5.9 kt
36° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
10,501 ft 150 ft ASP 125°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGJT

4,365 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.5%
MVFR
3.3%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
2%

Grand Junction Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 18.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
8.1%
E
29.8%
SE
11.4%
S
3.5%
SW
2.4%
W
9.4%
NW
9.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.4°C
Range: -11°C to 33°C
-11°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,365 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Grand Junction Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGJT
IATA Code: GJT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,858 ft MSL

Location

City: Grand Junction
Country: US
Latitude: 39.126663°
Longitude: -108.529387°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,502 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 10,501 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Grand Junction Regional Airport

Overview

Grand Junction Regional Airport serves the Western Slope region of Colorado, located in Mesa County near the city of Grand Junction. As a medium-sized airport situated at an elevation of 4,858 feet MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for commercial, general aviation, and potentially regional transportation needs in this mountainous area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KGJT are predominantly favorable, with VFR conditions present 92.5% of the time. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -8°C to 33°C, with an average temperature of 8.5°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the east (90°) at an average of 6.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots and calm conditions 18.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two paved runways: Runway 04/22 at 5,502 feet and Runway 11/29 at 10,501 feet, providing substantial landing options for various aircraft types. Both runways demonstrate nearly 100% favorable wind conditions, with Runway 04/22 experiencing an average crosswind of 5.3 knots and Runway 11/29 experiencing an average crosswind of 3 knots, which supports consistent operational flexibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during September, October, and November, with consistently good visibility averaging 9.7 statute miles. Minimal low visibility events occur, with less than 3 miles visibility in only 0.9% of observations and fog present in just 0.3% of cases. The substantial runway lengths and favorable wind alignments provide multiple approach options for safe operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.