Drive time to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)

Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT / KGJT) is a medium-sized airport serving Grand Junction, Colorado. It sits 4,858 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 9,339 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Grand Junction, CO — the airport lies about 4.5 miles north of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to GJT from cities near Grand Junction

The 6 largest population centres within 90 miles of GJT. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Grand Junction Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Grand Junction, CO 4.5 mi north Get drive time →
Fruita, CO 11 mi east Get drive time →
Delta, CO 36 mi north-west Get drive time →
Rifle, CO 49 mi south-west Get drive time →
Montrose, CO 57 mi north-west Get drive time →
Glenwood Springs, CO 71 mi south-west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near GJT

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

GJT at a glance

IATA code
GJT
ICAO code
KGJT
Serving
Grand Junction, Colorado
Elevation
4,858 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
9,339 ft
Coordinates
39.1267, -108.5294
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from GJT

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from GJT, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like GJT, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Colorado

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FAQ

Questions about driving to GJT

How long does it take to drive to GJT?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Grand Junction Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 6 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Grand Junction?

Grand Junction Regional Airport uses the IATA code GJT and the ICAO code KGJT. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 4,858 feet above sea level.

How far is GJT from Grand Junction?

Grand Junction, CO is about 4.5 miles from GJT in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Grand Junction as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near GJT?

Within 200 miles: MTJ (55 mi), CNY (71 mi), TEX (88 mi), ASE (89 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from GJT?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to GJT. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.