Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Grand Junction Regional Airport in Grand Junction, CO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT) is a regional airport serving Grand Junction, CO at 4,858 ft. KGJT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 11, 22, 29) — longest 9,339 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KGJT in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 8,000 ft, scattered clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 32°C (90°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGJT 291953Z 24006KT 10SM TS FEW080 SCT100 32/11 A3004 RMK AO2 TSB47 SLP087 T03220111
What changed at KGJT?
Since the 1933Z (1:33 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A thunderstorm began (TS).
- A thunderstorm ended (VCTS).
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for KGJT
KGJT is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,950 ft (field elevation 4,858 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KGJT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 5,501 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 29 | 9,339 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 11 | 9,339 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 04 | 5,501 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGJT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Grand Junction Regional Airport in Grand Junction, CO: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KGJT is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KGJT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MTJ UA /OV MTJ153028/TM 1945/FL330/TP B737/SK TOP 300/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-38
MTJ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MTJ153028Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1945Reported at 19:45 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 300Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZDVWC-38Remarks.Show raw report
GJT UA /OV JNC322043/TM 1925/FL360/TP B738/SK TOP 380/RM ZDVWC-03
GJT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JNC322043Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1925Reported at 19:25 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 380Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-03Remarks.Show raw report
GJT UA /OV JNC194025/TM 1848/FL370/TP A319/SK TOP 380/RM ZDVWC-04
GJT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JNC194025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1848Reported at 18:48 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 380Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-04Remarks.Show raw report
GJT UA /OV JNC197028/TM 1826/FL340/TP A21N/SK TOP 380/RM ZDVWC-04
GJT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JNC197028Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1826Reported at 18:26 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 380Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-04Remarks.Show raw report
GJT UA /OV JNC305039/TM 1806/FL350/TP B738/SK TOP 380-390/RM ZDVWC-03
GJT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JNC305039Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1806Reported at 18:06 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 380-390Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-03Remarks.Show raw report
ASE UA /OV DBL/TM 1519/FL360/TP B737/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-05
ASE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DBLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1519Reported at 15:19 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZDVWC-05Remarks.Show raw report
EEO UA /OV EKR/TM 1405/FL360/TP B738/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-03
EEO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EKRLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1405Reported at 14:05 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZDVWC-03Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGJT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGJT reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 11
- 41%
- 04
- 24%
- 22
- 19%
- 29
- 16%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1942Z (1:42 PM MDT)
TAF KGJT 291942Z 2920/3018 29008KT P6SM FEW035 SCT100 TEMPO 2920/2924 VRB15G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN090CB FM300000 27010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 PROB30 3000/3005 VRB15G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN090CB FM300500 12007KT P6SM FEW100 OVC120 PROB30 3005/3007 VRB15G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN090CB
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KGJT
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KGJT.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGJT
- IATA
- GJT
- FAA LID
- GJT
- City
- Grand Junction
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,858 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.1267, -108.5294
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,339 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.55 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 6h 34m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
3 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Grand Junction Modeleers - 32 Rd — Grand Jct, CO · 9 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGJT reported VFR conditions during about 96.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 340 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.4 kt, calm 14.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.0 | 5.9 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Feb | 93.9 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Mar | 96.5 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Apr | 97.6 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| May | 98.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 99.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 98.2 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 96.5 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Dec | 89.1 | 6.3 | 2.9 | 1.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.2 kt |
| Feb | 5.3 kt |
| Mar | 6.9 kt |
| Apr | 7.7 kt |
| May | 7.7 kt |
| Jun | 8.1 kt |
| Jul | 7.7 kt |
| Aug | 7.3 kt |
| Sep | 7.0 kt |
| Oct | 6.0 kt |
| Nov | 5.0 kt |
| Dec | 4.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGJT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Grand Junction Regional Airport in Grand Junction, CO shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KGJT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGJT?+
KGJT has 4 runways — 04, 11, 22, 29; the longest is 9,339 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGJT report its own weather?+
Yes — Grand Junction Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGJT have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGJT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGJT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGJT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGJT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)
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