Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, CO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ) is a regional airport serving Montrose, CO at 5,759 ft. KMTJ reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13, 17, 31, 35) — longest 10,000 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 KMTJ 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 30.19 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMTJ 291553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02670106
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Since the 1453Z (8:53 AM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMTJ
KMTJ is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 8,200 ft (field elevation 5,759 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 KMTJ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 7,510 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 17 | 10,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 31 | 7,510 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 35 | 10,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMTJ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, 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 KMTJ 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 KMTJ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ASE UA /OV DBL100040/TM 1630/FL230/TP CRJ7/SK TOP280/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-26
ASE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DBL100040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1630Reported at 16:30 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP280Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZDVWC-26Remarks.Show raw report
ALS UA /OV ALS328041/TM 1526/FL360/TP B38M/TB LGT CHOP/RM MTN WAVE +/-5KTS ZDVWC
ALS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALS328041Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1526Reported at 15:26 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM MTN WAVE +/-5KTS ZDVWCRemarks.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.Show raw report
ASE UA /OV ASE/TM 1310/FL210/TP E75L/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-12
ASE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ASELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1310Reported at 13:10 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZDVWC-12Remarks.Show raw report
GJT UA /OV JNC065045/TM 1305/FL180/TP E120/TB NEG 240-180/RM ZDVWC-11
GJT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JNC065045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1305Reported at 13:05 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP E120Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG 240-180Turbulence: none reported 24,000–18,000 ft.RM ZDVWC-11Remarks.Show raw report
GJT UA /OV JNC140015/TM 1258/FL370/TP B38M/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-04
GJT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JNC140015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1258Reported at 12:58 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZDVWC-04Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMTJ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMTJ reported mostly VFR across 33 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 13
- 48%
- 31
- 25%
- 17
- 16%
- 35
- 11%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1120Z (5:20 AM MDT)
TAF KMTJ 291120Z 2912/3012 13006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200 FM291700 34005KT P6SM SCT090 SCT200 FM292000 30010KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200 PROB30 2920/3002 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN090CB FM300200 15007KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150 PROB30 3002/3006 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN090CB
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KMTJ
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KMTJ.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMTJ
- IATA
- MTJ
- FAA LID
- MTJ
- City
- Montrose
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,759 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.5098, -107.8940
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.225 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 9h 33m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 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.
- Montrose Model Aircraft Assn - Olathe Centennial Field — Olathe, CO · 10 mi
- Montrose Model Aircraft Association-Ridgway State Park — Ridgeway, CO · 21 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMTJ reported VFR conditions during about 96.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 336 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 13.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91.3 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 2.0 |
| Feb | 92.2 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Mar | 95.4 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Apr | 96.5 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| May | 98.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 98.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 97.1 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 95.4 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Dec | 90.4 | 5.1 | 3.0 | 1.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6 kt |
| Feb | 5.4 kt |
| Mar | 6.7 kt |
| Apr | 7.6 kt |
| May | 7.5 kt |
| Jun | 7.5 kt |
| Jul | 6.5 kt |
| Aug | 6.1 kt |
| Sep | 6.2 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 5.4 kt |
| Dec | 4.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMTJ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, 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 ↗
KMTJ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMTJ?+
KMTJ has 4 runways — 13, 17, 31, 35; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMTJ report its own weather?+
Yes — Montrose Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMTJ have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMTJ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMTJ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMTJ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMTJ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ) 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 Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Montrose Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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