Grand Junction Regional Airport (Walker Field) (GJT) – Grand Junction, Colorado, USA

Your comprehensive guide to Grand Junction Regional Airport (Walker Field, IATA: GJT, ICAO: KGJT), serving Grand Junction, Mesa County, and the Western Colorado region.

🏢 Terminal Information & Services

The single-level terminal at GJT has a central rotunda with gates radiating outward. Amenities include:

Check-In & Lobby

• Check-in counters for United Express (to Denver), American Eagle (to Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix), and SkyWest (seasonal to Salt Lake City).
• Shared baggage claim area with two carousels on the lower/arrival level.
• Information Desk and Lost & Found located landside near baggage claim.
• Free Wi-Fi and charging stations throughout the lobby and post-security areas.
• Restrooms, family restrooms, and nursing room adjacent to the security checkpoint.
• Coffee shop (Starbucks Express) and vending machines with snacks and beverages landside and airside.

Gate Area (Gates 1–6)

• Gate 1: United Express flights to Denver.
• Gate 2: United Express seasonal flights to Salt Lake City.
• Gate 3: American Eagle flights to Dallas/Fort Worth.
• Gate 4: American Eagle flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
• Gates 5–6: Seasonal charters and general boarding area.
• Seating area with ramp views and flight information displays.
• Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms near each gate.
• Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near security exit and outdoor relief adjacent to the terminal’s east side.

FBO & General Aviation Services

• Million Air Grand Junction: Full-service FBO with Jet A and Avgas, hangar rentals, tie-downs, maintenance, and pilot lounge with weather briefing station.
• Atlantic Aviation: Executive terminal services, fueling, hangar and ramp parking, concierge, and courtesy vehicles.
• Fuel Services: 24/7 self-serve credit card fueling; full-service fueling available through FBO operators.
• Pilot Facilities: Flight planning workstations, rest areas, and pilot lounges located within FBO facilities.
• Maintenance & Repair: On-field line maintenance, avionics, and general airframe services through Million Air and third-party vendors.

✈️ Runways & Aircraft Operations

• Runway 11/29: 10,503 ft × 150 ft, concrete/asphalt – primary runway handling commercial jets, regional turboprops, and general aviation. Equipped with ILS, PAPI, and medium-intensity runway lights.
• Runway 3/21: 7,649 ft × 100 ft, asphalt – crosswind runway used for general aviation and smaller commuter aircraft, with PAPI on both ends and RNAV (GPS) approaches.
• Altitude & Weather Considerations: At 4,830 ft MSL, pilots monitor density altitude and mountain weather patterns; AWOS-3 provides continuous weather updates.
• Cargo Operations: Ramp area supporting FedEx Feeder and UPS operations; ground freight handled via FBO coordination.
• Snow Removal: Snowplows and deicing equipment ensure runway availability during winter; contact Airport Operations for runway status.
• Noise Abatement: Published departure and arrival procedures minimize noise over downtown Grand Junction and nearby neighborhoods; preferential runway use based on prevailing winds.

🚗 Ground Transportation

• Grand Valley Transit (GVT): Route 12 connects GJT to downtown Grand Junction and Mesa Mall—check schedules at gvt.mesacounty.us.
• Shuttle Services:
  • Grand Valley Shuttle provides shared-ride service to Grand Junction, Palisade, and Fruita—reserve in advance.
  • Hotel courtesy shuttles available at designated curbside loops—arrange with your hotel.
• Taxi & Rideshare: Taxi stand curbside outside arrivals. Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pickup/drop-off at designated zone near the terminal entrance.
• Rental Cars: On-site rental car counters for Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Alamo inside baggage claim area; vehicles parked in adjacent rental lot.
• Parking:
  • Short-Term Parking: Surface lot directly in front of the terminal for quick drop-off/pick-up (first 30 minutes free).
  • Long-Term Parking: Surface lot a short walk from the terminal; no shuttle required.
  • Oversized Vehicle Parking: Designated spaces for RVs and larger vehicles located to the west of the long-term lot.
  • Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Free waiting area on Airport Road—monitor flight status and pick up passengers curbside when ready.
• Private Car & Limousine: Prearranged pickups curbside outside the terminal—follow signage for limo zones.
• Bike & Pedestrian Access: Bike racks near the terminal entrance; sidewalks connect to Airport Road and nearby trails.

📞 Contact & Official Information

Grand Junction Regional Airport (Walker Field) is owned and operated by Mesa County.

• Official Site: flygj.com
• Phone (General Information): +1 970-241-2495
• Airport Administration: +1 970-241-2495 (Ext. 1)
• FBO – Million Air Grand Junction: +1 970-245-2350
• FBO – Atlantic Aviation: +1 970-245-5730
• Lost & Found: +1 970-241-2495 (Ext. 2)
• Address: 2851 U.S. Highway 50 North, Grand Junction, CO 81506, USA