News Flash

Please use caution when entering the airport

Please use caution when entering the airport from the highway for the next two weeks. The south lane is currently closed for repair.

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South Parking Lot Construction

Due to construction on the south parking lot, please slow down and use caution when entering the airport today. Thank you!

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No Parking on Curb Today

There will be no parking along the curb today next to the terminal due to roof painting. The two lanes next to the terminal are closed.

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New Indoor Baggage Claim Now Open!

Passengers flying into Montrose Regional airport today!! Please note baggage claim is now indoors at our new baggage claim area. Follow the signs to baggage claim!! 

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Airport Road Closed on South End

Airport Road will be closed on the south end for the next 3 days as sewer lines are installed.  Please plan accordingly If you are going to be using this side of Airport Road.

Finishing Touches of Fireplace

Director of Aviation, Lloyd Arnold, helping with the finishing touches to the fire place!! 

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Furniture is here!

Furniture is being installed on the concourse level!!

South Employee Parking Lot Closed 7/31/23

The south employee parking lot will be closed starting July 31 for construction. Any cars that are left in the parking lot that are not employees at the airport will be towed.

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Horsefly Brewery is now open in the secure area

Horsefly Brewery is now open in the secure holding area at Montrose Regional Airport. You can find them near Gate 5. 

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Roadway Construction

Work has begun on the roadway in front of the terminal for our raised walkways.

Please slow down and proceed with caution.

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Horsefly Brewery is Now Open!

Super excited to announce that Horsefly Brewery is now open in the terminal prior to going through security. Who's hungry?? Today will be their soft opening.

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Road Construction Update

Road construction in front of the terminal is temporarily complete until further notice. The next phase will be asphalt!

Passenger drop off and pick up is now available on the curb. Parts of the road are still under construction so please drive slowly. Do ...

Construction in front of the terminal continues

Are you dropping off or picking up passengers from Montrose Regional Airport? If so please note that roadwork has now moved to in front of the terminal. This afternoon barricades will be installed. For safety purposes no one will be able to park in front ...

Roadwork Construction Begins Today

Please proceed with caution when entering the airport starting today.  Roadwork has begun in front of the terminal.  There are flaggers are out showing you where to go. 

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Road Construction in Front of Terminal

??Construction on the road in front of our terminal will begin soon. The road construction has three phases which begin April 17th and ends June 9th. Please exercise caution as there will be a lot of activity just in front of the terminal. We will post ad...

Airport Construction Tour

Director of Aviation Lloyd Arnold gave the County Commissioners and County Manager a tour of the airport expansion yesterday. It is pretty exciting watching everything come together!  

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Portion of Short Term Parking Closed

PSA!! For all passengers flying out of MTJ we are going to have to close part of the short term parking lot in front of the terminal due to the installation of a lift station. All parking areas that are marked with a red X need to be vacated by January 20...

Picking Up Passengers

Passenger pickup and temporary north baggage claim. This is a very important message to the public picking up passengers at Montrose Regional Airport??????

Baggage Claim Moves to North End of Terminal 12/23

Passenger PSA!! Passenger covered walk ways are installed. As of tomorrow December 23rd baggage claim will move to the north end of the terminal.  Please use passenger enclosed walk way that will lead you directly to the temporary outdoor baggage...

Passenger Arrival Information

If you are meeting passengers that are arriving at Montrose Regional Airport starting today December 14, please note that arrivals will now be at the north end of the terminal at the double doors. Thank you for your patience during our terminal constructi...

December 2022 Update

The apron level remodel has been completed other than a few cosmetic touch ups which will be completed within the next 7 days. This now increases the capacity for departing passengers once they have gone through security.

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New North Parking Lot Open

The new north parking lot is now open and ready for use for long term parking. For the new long term lot there is no cashier exit.  It is an automated entrance where you will collect your ticket when entering.  When patrons exit the long...

Car Rental Agencies Move to Permanent Locations

All car rental agencies will be moving all their vehicles to their new permanent spaces by December 1, 2022.  Below is a drawing showing where rental cars will now be located. Avis Budget Car Rental will be located in Area A, Hertz will be locate...

North End of Terminal Narrows to One Lane 11/28 - 11/30

Please note that the north end of the terminal is currently down to one lane for the dates of November 28th through the 30th. Please proceed with caution. Thank you for your patience during our terminal expansion.

Late September Construction Photos

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Horsefly Temporarily Closes in Main Terminal Due to Construction

As of September 24th the Horsefly Restaurant located in the main terminal will be closed due to renovations. Food and beverages will still be available through The Horsefly and The Coffee Trader in the secure area once passengers have gone through securit...

Road Work Begins to the West of the Terminal

Beginning September 12, 2022 road work will begin on the road west of the terminal. This will continue through November 4th, 2022. Below is a diagram showing where the First Phase of the work will be. This will begin 9/12/22 and continue through 9/20/22. ...

Use Caution During Road Excavation

Road excavation at Montrose Regional Airport has begun. Please use extra caution and slow down when driving in front of the terminal. Thank you for your patience during our terminal expansion!

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Exit for Arriving Passengers Has Changed

Arriving passengers:   All arriving passengers the exit has changed for baggage claim, rental cars and shuttles.  All arriving passengers will be deplaning through their respective airline gates.  Please follow the exit signs in...

South End of Terminal Construction

Construction has begun on the south end of the terminal, the south entrance to ticketing will no longer be available, fencing at the south side of the terminal has been installed.  Please see diagram for where you can now enter if you are a depar...

Traffic Narrowed to One Lane

Please proceed with caution when driving past the airport terminal. Construction continues on the sidewalk to the north of the terminal, road has narrowed to one lane. Thank you for your patience during our construction projects.

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Updated Parking Information

Phase 2 of our long term/overflow parking lot will begin on April 25th. The overflow parking lot is currently closed to the public. Please do not park in the long term/overflow parking lot going forward. The parking lot will be completed in June with asph...

The Horsefly Brewery Yurt is Open!

The Horsefly Brewery yurt is now open for business. You can find it by the temporary outdoor baggage claim on the south end of the terminal!

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Big upgrades ahead for Montrose Regional Airport

Originally posted on westernslopenow.com on March 9, 2022

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Airplanes are taking off at Montrose Regional Airport, but Airport Director, Lloyd Arnold says exciting new changes are too. 

Arnold says, “we have a ...

Construction Site Photos

Future hold room/secure area

Future hold room/secure area. Future windows will look out onto the runway.

Another view of the future hold room/secure area.

Restaurants

Horsefly Brewing is located in both the main terminal as well as in the secure area and The Coffee Trader is located in the secure area.  Please note that once you have gone through TSA, Horsefly Brewing can be found opposite Gate 2.  Th...

Arrivals into Montrose Regional Airport

Welcome visitors to the West Slope of Colorado, and welcome home to our community members! Please take a moment to watch this video which describes what has changed for arrivals during terminal construction at Montrose Regional Airport. #flymontrose #welc...

Temporary Bag Slide

All arriving passengers!! The temporary bag slide is now operational. Please see below on where you will be able to collect your bags. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. #flymontrose 

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Winter Flights Have Started!

All passengers!!  Our winter flights have started and Montrose Regional Airport is under construction! ????????‍??. Arriving passengers, please follow the exit signs which will take you to your shuttles, rental cars and baggage claim. Ple...

Follow the Blue Arrows

Follow the arrows which will lead you to the main terminal exit, rental cars and ground transportation, as well as baggage claim. You can pick up bags on the south side of the terminal.

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New Baggage Claim Reminder

As a reminder to all arriving passengers, baggage claim is currently at the south end of the terminal on the south curb.

New Welcome Desk

As of today all arriving passengers will exit to the main terminal through the pictured roll door. For help please go to our welcome desk where personnel from Telluride Tourism will be able to answer any of your questions. Thank you for your patience duri...

Changes to Baggage Claim Go Into Effect Tomorrow

Beginning Tuesday December 7^th Gate 5 (Arrivals) and the indoor baggage claim will no longer be available. Temporary construction walls will be installed beginning this evening December 6^th and the laydown fencing is being installed December 6^th at the no...

ATM Removal

Please note that the ATM machine has been removed today from the terminal for the duration of the construction at MTJ.

QR Codes are up!

We have installed QR codes throughout the terminal to help travelers find the most up-to-date construction information.

Attention Arriving Passengers: Change to Baggage Claim Beginning Dec. 1st

FOR ALL ARRIVING PASSENGERS

Beginning the week of December 1st, 2021 construction will begin on the North side of the terminal. The current baggage claim in the airport terminal will no longer be available. There will be an outdoor baggage claim on the sou...

Horsefly Brewery has moved

Changes are beginning at Montrose Regional Airport in preparation for the Terminal Expansion Project. Please note that the Horsefly Brewery has moved locations in the hold room (secure area of the terminal). They are now located on the south end opposite ...

Construction Begins November 1st, 2021

Please check http://www.flymontrose.com/201/Airport-Construction for construction updates. This page will be updated regularly.  You can also follow Montrose Regional Airport social media for up-to-date construction information.

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