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Grand Junction, Colorado

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.

Type CityPopulation 65,560

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.

Airports

Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) 3.6 mi to the centre
2828 Walker Field Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81506 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Allegiant Air…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Pinyon Airport 10 mi to the centre
Glade Park, CO, US
Outdoor
Flight Trak Airport 10 mi to the centre
Palisade, CO, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

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.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences