AviatDataTelluride Regional Airport TEX / KTEX
Telluride, Colorado · United States · Telluride Regional Airport Authority
21kpax · 2024
Limited hoursJet A · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATAKTEX / TEX
OperatorTelluride Regional Airport Authority
Coordinates37.9539°N, 107.9086°W
Elevation9,069 ft · 2,764 m
Time zoneMT (UTC-7/-6 DST)
Passengers / yr21,442 (2024)
CustomsNo
Border controlNo
SchengenNo
FuelJet A · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceKTEX — FAA Chart Supplement / d-TPP
Operating hoursNo control tower (CTAF/UNICOM 123.0). Attended seasonally: Apr-Oct 0700-2100, Nov-Mar 0700-1800 local. Airport closed 2100-0600 local; operations during unattended hours require 24-hour prior notice to airport customer service (effectively PPR). Highest-elevation US commercial airport; cold-temperature altitude corrections required at or below -17C.
TerminalsSingle general aviation/commercial terminal with FBO (Telluride Regional Airport); no jet bridges, ramp/walk boarding.
Runways (1)
- 9/27 · 2,167 m / 7,111 ft · 30 m wide · Asphalt/Grooved
Airport contact
Highest-elevation commercial-service airport in the US (~9,069 ft) and second-highest US airfield overall behind Leadville. Sole scheduled carrier is Denver Air Connection (United partner): year-round nonstop to Denver (DEN) plus seasonal ski/summer service to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Phoenix (PHX) and Houston (IAH). Popular resort/ski-destination airport serving the Telluride/Mountain Village area; heavy general aviation and private jet traffic. Non-towered; single runway with LDA/DME non-precision approach.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 2 providers
Telluride Regional Airport Authority (Telluride Regional Airport FBO)
FBO line services for heavy bizjet traffic include GPU, pre-heat, lav service, potable water, bottled and bulk oxygen, nitrogen, overnight hangar rental for aircraft up to G-V, tiedowns, crew lounge and catering arranged on request; no ramp, handling or security fees. · Aircraft & Pilot Services 07:00-19:00 (mid-Jun-Sep), 07:00-18:00 (Oct-mid-Jun)
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Verified 2 months ago · self-reported
Denver Air Connection (Key Lime Air, self-handled)
Scheduled Part 121 carrier (year-round Denver service, seasonal Phoenix service) that self-handles its TEX station, hiring its own station agents for check-in, ramp and baggage per job postings hosted on the airport website. · Around scheduled flight operations
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available
Telluride Regional Airport Authority (Telluride Regional Airport FBO)
Airport-authority-run FBO is the sole on-field fuel seller: Jet A (full service), 100LL (full and self-service) and SAF supplied through an Avfuel partnership. · Aircraft & Pilot Services 07:00-19:00 (mid-Jun-Sep), 07:00-18:00 (Oct-mid-Jun); after-hours call-out with 8h advance notice
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Verified 2 months ago · self-reported
De-icing
Seasonal
Telluride Regional Airport Authority (Telluride Regional Airport FBO)
Aircraft de-icing with Type I and Type IV fluid plus TKS anti-ice is sold by the airport-run FBO; no snow removal at night and the airport closes 21:00-06:00. · Winter season, within airport operating hours 06:00-21:00
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Verified 2 months ago · self-reported
Part-145 line maintenance
Not listed
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
On request
San Juan Club
Chef-run aviation caterer that opened a dedicated catering facility at TEX serving private jets; also provides in-town private-chef, meal-delivery and fridge-stocking service in Telluride and Mountain Village.
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Verified 2 months ago · self-reported
Aircraft cleaning
Not listed
Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Not listed
Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
Not listed
Flight support
Not listed
Hotel & travel
Not listed