Colorado is a major year-round destination for adventure seekers, with travelers flying to all parts of the state for their thrill via its commercial airports. There are twelve regional and one international airport operating commercial flights currently. They are spread around the Rocky Mountains and the Front Range where all the tourists go.
International and Regional Airports in CO
The Centennial State is home to 14 commercial airports, only 1 of which flies internationally and the rest are regional. However, only 13 of them currently offer commercial flights. All 12 regional airports with commercial flights provide year-round daily flights to Denver International Airport (DEN), aka D.I.A.
Map of Major Airports in CO
Regional and International Airports in Colorado
Save time and stress driving to your Rocky Mountain vacation by flying direct from Denver. Or skip D.I.A. entirely if possible and fly directly to several regional airports from various cities around the country.
Statistically, flying is safer than driving. Add in the cost of gas and time spent behind the wheel, and it’s often a smarter choice to fly. With regional airports near many popular ski towns such as Steamboat Springs, Vail, Aspen, and Telluride, it’s easy to leave the transportation to someone else entirely.
Or just rent a car when you get there if you must. Colorado has plenty of choices for both public and private transportation.
- Aspen & Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
- Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
- Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ)
- Denver International Airport (DIA)
- Durango – La Plata County Airport (DRO)
- Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)
- Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)
- Gunnison – Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC)
- Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
- *Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL)
- Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)
- San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)
- Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)
- Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDU)
*Only 13 of Colorado’s 14 commercial airports offer commercial flights. Omitted from the below list, is Loveland’s Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL). While it had commercial flights in the past, its proximity to D.I.A. makes them unnecessary. Instead, it has a few vacation charters that depart from FNL, such as one to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Most of Colorado’s regional airports have more than one airline operating out of it. The most common are United Airlines and American Airlines flights, then Delta Airlines. Boutique Airlines flies from some smaller airports. Once you land at one of these airports, there are a variety of transportation options available
From renting your automobile to catching a bus or private shuttle, you’ll be arriving at your final destination soon after.
All direct nonstop flights below are subject to change.
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
Just four miles from downtown Aspen, which means the ski slopes too, lies the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport. Winter is the busy season with three airlines offering flights: Delta Connection, American Eagle, and United Express. The last two American and United, offer flights year-round. It’s a city and county-owned airport, Pitkin County.
View the daily arrivals/departures at ASE.
Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
The second busiest airport in Colorado is Colorado Springs Airport. It’s located about a 15-minute drive from The Springs downtown. Four commercial airlines operate out of COS: American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, and United. Together, they have nearly a dozen flights to direct nonstop destinations throughout the year.
View daily arrivals/departures at COS.
Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ)
Located in the Four Corners Region, the Cortez Municipal Airport operates one commercial airline year-round. Boutique Air Direct flies direct to only a few destinations destinations. Airports in Durango, Telluride, and Montrose also offer commercial airline access to Southwest Colorado.
View the daily departures/arrivals at CEZ.
Denver International Airport (DEN)
As Colorado’s only international airport, DEN departs directly to over a dozen countries, as well as a dozen commercial airports in Colorado. Denver flies direct nonstop to more than two dozen international and over 160 domestic destinations. It’s one of the largest domestic hubs in the U.S. and the nation’s largest airport in terms of surface area. From the airport, you can reach downtown via the A Line train in 45 minutes.
View flights and airlines at DEN.
Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
Summer is the peak season for the Durango-La Plata County Airport. It provides access to the railroad town of Durango and the Four Corners Region. American and United Airlines operate year-round and summer routes. The airport is about a 20-minute drive from the historic downtown.
View the daily arrivals/departures at DRO.
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)
During the heart of the winter ski season, Eagle County Regional Airport becomes the 2nd busiest airport in the state. Combined American, Delta, and United Airlines at EGE fly to more than a dozen destinations in the winter and a few year-round. Situated 36 miles west of Vail and 28 miles west of Beaver Creek, EGE delivers snow seekers to two of Colorado’s finest resorts.
View the flight schedule to EGE.
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)
Grand Junction holds Colorado’s third-largest airport. Located 4 miles from downtown, the Grand Junction Regional Airport averages 16 flights per day. There are a handful of nonstop destinations flown year-round and an additional in the summer. Airlines include American, Delta, United, Allegiant, and Denver Air Connection.
View the airlines serving GJT.
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC)
Located only 1 mile from downtown Gunnison, this airport accesses the middle of Colorado’s Rockies. The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport is only 30 miles from the ski slopes of Crested Butte, making winter the busiest time of year at the airport. Year-round you can fly on United Airlines at GUC, while American Airlines operates seasonal winter flights.
View airlines and destinations to GUC.
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
The Montrose Regional Airport is one of the busiest on the Western Slope with a slew of airlines offering flights. Winter is the most popular season with nearly a dozen nonstop flights offered on four airlines: American, Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines. There are a handful of nonstop flights in the summer. All in addition to their year-round destinations.
View nonstop flights from MTJ.
Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)
While Pueblo mainly uses its airport for general aviation, there is 1 commercial airline operating: Southern Airways Express. Year-round you can fly to and from Denver International Airport via Pueblo Memorial Airport. It’s located about 15 minutes drive from downtown Pueblo. The terminal is open from 4:30 am to 10 pm every day.
View nonstop flights out of PUB.
San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)
Situated 2 miles from downtown Alamosa, the San Luis Valley Regional Airport offers year-round flights to two nearby international airports. There are a few flights daily to Denver. Denver Air Connections runs all the flights, with all the amenities like power chargers and leather seats, with no baggage fees.
View airline information for ALS.
Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)
Telluride is home to one of the most stunning and terrifying runway approaches at any commercial airport. Located on top of Dove Creek Mesa, Telluride Regional Airport is known for its challenging winter landing caused by excessive winds and mountains on either side. Plus the 1,000-foot cliffs on either end. Denver Air Connection operates year-round flights to and from Denver International Airport.
View charters flying out of TEX.
Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN)
Located between Craig and Steamboat Springs in Hayden, the Yampa Valley Regional Airport is Northwest Colorado’s only commercial airport Airlines operating out of HDN include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Jetblue, and United Airlines. There are a wide array of domestic destinations year-round from this airport.
Visit the daily arrivals/departures.
That’s a roundup of Colorado’s one international and twelve regional airports currently operating commercial airlines and flights. Bon voyage!
