Telluride Regional Airport

KTEX / TEX

Telluride, US

Last Updated
May 15, 11:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
11:35Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
6 kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KTEX 151135Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3022 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

Telluride Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 6 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 5°C (41°F) with a dewpoint of -6°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
721 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (9,070 ft)
Pressure Alt
8,778 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 9,755 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KTEX 150520Z 1506/1606 14004KT P6SM SKC FM151800 28008KT P6SM FEW250 FM152000 29012G21KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250 FM160200 28008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 FM160300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM151800
+7h
VFR 280° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z FM152000
+9h
VFR 290° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TEX
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
6,870 ft 100 ft ASP 105°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KTEX

16,407 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.6%
MVFR
4.3%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
1.5%

Telluride Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 23.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.5%
NE
0.7%
E
4.5%
SE
30%
S
8.6%
SW
4.8%
W
22.2%
NW
3.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.5°C
Range: -18°C to 22°C
-18°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 16,407 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Telluride Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KTEX
IATA Code: TEX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 9,070 ft MSL

Location

City: Telluride
Country: US
Latitude: 37.953800°
Longitude: -107.907997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,870 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Telluride Regional Airport

Overview

Telluride Regional Airport serves the mountainous region of southwestern Colorado, situated at a high elevation of 9,070 feet above mean sea level. Located near the renowned ski town of Telluride, the airport provides critical access to this remote alpine community, supporting both recreational and utility aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions 91.9% of the time, with minimal IFR and LIFR occurrences. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -16°C to 21°C, with an average of 3.5°C. Wind conditions are characterized by southeastern prevailing winds at an average of 6.2 knots, with calm periods occurring 25.6% of the time.

Notable Features

Positioned in challenging mountainous terrain, Telluride Regional Airport features a single asphalt runway (09/27) extending 6,870 feet in length. The high elevation and surrounding topography create unique aeronautical challenges, requiring pilots to be particularly mindful of density altitude effects and terrain proximity during operations.

Approach Considerations

The runway benefits from highly favorable wind alignments, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 3.4 knots. September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions for pilots navigating this high-altitude airport environment.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.