Why go
- City in and seat of Mesa County, Colorado, USA.
- Served by Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT).
History
Grand Junction is a home rule municipality that is the county seat of and the largest city in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. Grand Junction's population was 65,560 at the 2020 United States census, making it the most populous city in western Colorado and the 17th most populous Colorado municipality overall.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, CRJ) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth*, Phoenix*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-400, ERJ) · 2 routes: Denver, Houston*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, CRJ) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth*, Phoenix*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Salt Lake City*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT); 19 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GJT has direct flights to 6 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Grand Junction, Colorado. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.