Medium airport · Telluride, United States
Telluride Regional Airport
At an elevation of 9,078 feet (2767 m) above sea level, it was the highest commercial airport in North America with scheduled passenger flights when Great Lakes Airlines resumed scheduled passenger service in December 2016; however, those flights ceased in March 2018. Its IATA code is TEX. Its ICAO code is KTEX. It has 1 runway, longest 7,111 ft (ASP). Elevation 9,070 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Telluride, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | TEX |
| ICAO code | KTEX |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,111 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 9,070 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 37.9538° N, 107.9080° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Telluride Regional Airport is known for
At an elevation of 9,078 feet (2767 m) above sea level, it was the highest commercial airport in North America with scheduled passenger flights when Great Lakes Airlines resumed scheduled passenger service in December 2016; however, those flights ceased in March 2018.
History
At an elevation of 9,078 feet (2767 m) above sea level, it was the highest commercial airport in North America with scheduled passenger flights when Great Lakes Airlines resumed scheduled passenger service in December 2016; however, those flights ceased in March 2018. In August 2018, commercial service returned with the introduction of Boutique Air, and the airport remains the highest airfield in the U.S.
Official website: https://tellurideairport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Telluride Regional Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Ridgway State Park · United States · 20.2 miles away
- Lone Mesa State Park · United States · 32.8 miles away
- Mancos State Park · United States · 43.1 miles away
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park · United States · 43.8 miles away
- Curecanti National Recreation Area · United States · 46.8 miles away
- Sweitzer Lake State Park · United States · 52.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Telluride Regional Airport?
At an elevation of 9,078 feet (2767 m) above sea level, it was the highest commercial airport in North America with scheduled passenger flights when Great Lakes Airlines resumed scheduled passenger service in December 2016; however, those flights ceased in March 2018.
What is the airport code for Telluride Regional Airport?
Telluride Regional Airport — its IATA code is TEX and its ICAO code is KTEX.
Where is Telluride Regional Airport located?
Telluride Regional Airport serves Telluride, United States. Its coordinates are 37.9538° N, 107.9080° W.
What is the history of Telluride Regional Airport?
At an elevation of 9,078 feet (2767 m) above sea level, it was the highest commercial airport in North America with scheduled passenger flights when Great Lakes Airlines resumed scheduled passenger service in December 2016; however, those flights ceased in March 2018. In August 2018, commercial service returned with the introduction of Boutique Air, and the airport remains the highest airfield in the U.S.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#21188
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telluride_Regional_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.