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Private jet parked on the ramp at Telluride Regional Airport high above the San Juan Mountains

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Private Flights fromTelluride Regional Airport (TEX)

Fly private from Telluride Regional Airport with an itinerary built around your schedule. Élan Aviation arranges on-demand charter flights from TEX to destinations including Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, and Denver.

Telluride, COOn-demand private charter24/7 charter support

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Passengers (Required)Number of passengers
Longest Runway6,870 ft
Airport CodesTEX / KTEX
LocationTelluride, CO
Field Elevation9,078 ft
Airport Staff24 / 7

Airport Weather

Weather at TEX

Current conditions at Telluride Regional Airport

82°F

Partly cloudy

Feels like

77°F

Wind

13 mph

Humidity

26%

Private Jet Charter from TEX

Fly private from Telluride Regional Airport

Telluride Regional Airport delivers the closest possible private jet access to Telluride, just five miles from town, and is served by Telluride Jet Center for fueling and passenger handling. Its dramatic mesa-top setting also makes it one of the most performance-constrained fields in Élan's network.

Élan Aviation coordinates aircraft, crew, and ground handling for light jets and turboprops suited to TEX's elevation and runway length, and steers midsize-and-larger aircraft to nearby Montrose Regional when TEX's weight and performance limits apply.

Because extreme elevation drives the airport's operating limits more than weather or curfew rules, trip planning should start with confirming your aircraft's approved performance at TEX; anything larger is best routed through Montrose.

Why depart privately from TEX?

  • Closest possible airport access to Telluride, just five miles from town
  • Telluride Jet Center provides dedicated private aviation services
  • No formal curfew for arrival and departure scheduling
  • Short 10-15 minute ground transfer into town
  • Élan can route larger aircraft through Montrose when TEX performance limits apply

Runway information

1 asphalt runway
9/27
6,870 x 100 ftAsphalt

One of the highest-elevation commercial airports in North America; performance limits are the binding constraint on aircraft size.

On-site Facilities

Built around private aviation

Telluride Jet Center

On-field FBO handling fueling, ramp services, and passenger support.

High-elevation operations expertise

Airport and operators are well versed in the performance planning required at nearly 9,100 feet MSL.

Air traffic services

No formal curfew, though performance limits govern scheduling more than noise rules.

Aircraft support

Best suited to light jets and turboprops; larger aircraft routed via Montrose.

Direct town access

Just five miles from Telluride, the shortest possible transfer of any airport serving the resort.

Ground transportation coordination

Private car service arranged for the 10-15 minute drive into town.

Operational details can change. Élan Aviation confirms handling, customs, NOTAMs, airport hours, and aircraft suitability for each itinerary.

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Destinations from TEX

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Private Flight FAQs

Flying private from Telluride Regional Airport

Common questions about chartering a private jet from TEX, choosing an aircraft, and planning your departure.

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