Telluride Regional Airport

KTEX / TEX

Telluride, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 13:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
13:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -9°C
10 kt
180° G15 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KTEX 051315Z AUTO 18010G15KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A2991 RMK AO2
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
711 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (9,070 ft)
Pressure Alt
9,078 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 9,815 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KTEX 051132Z 0512/0612 15004KT P6SM BKN070 FM051600 16008G14KT P6SM SKC FM051800 20015G28KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100 FM052300 23014G24KT 6SM -SHSN SCT050 BKN090 FM060200 27007KT 4SM -SHSN BR SCT030 OVC040 FM060600 27004KT 4SM -SHSN BR BKN010 BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
16:00Z FM051600
+3h
VFR 160° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM051800
+5h
VFR 200° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
23:00Z FM052300
+10h
VFR 230° 14 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
Light Showers Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TEX
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
6,870 ft 100 ft ASP 105°
0.0 kt 10.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KTEX

11,547 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.5%
MVFR
5%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
1.9%

Telluride Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 25.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 21°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 25.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.9%
NE
0.7%
E
4.8%
SE
31.8%
S
8.3%
SW
3.7%
W
21.3%
NW
3%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.5°C
Range: -18°C to 21°C
-18°C 21°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,547 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Telluride Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KTEX
IATA Code: TEX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 9,070 ft MSL

Location

City: Telluride
Country: US
Latitude: 37.953800°
Longitude: -107.907997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,870 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Telluride Regional Airport

Overview

Telluride Regional Airport serves the mountainous region of southwestern Colorado, situated at a high elevation of 9,070 feet above mean sea level. Located near the renowned ski town of Telluride, the airport provides critical access to this remote alpine community, supporting both recreational and utility aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions 91.9% of the time, with minimal IFR and LIFR occurrences. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -16°C to 21°C, with an average of 3.5°C. Wind conditions are characterized by southeastern prevailing winds at an average of 6.2 knots, with calm periods occurring 25.6% of the time.

Notable Features

Positioned in challenging mountainous terrain, Telluride Regional Airport features a single asphalt runway (09/27) extending 6,870 feet in length. The high elevation and surrounding topography create unique aeronautical challenges, requiring pilots to be particularly mindful of density altitude effects and terrain proximity during operations.

Approach Considerations

The runway benefits from highly favorable wind alignments, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 3.4 knots. September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions for pilots navigating this high-altitude airport environment.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.