Why go
- City in Colorado, United States.
- Served by North Fork Valley Airport (WPO).
History
Montrose is a home rule municipality that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Montrose County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 20,291 at the 2020 census, within a total area of 18.5 square miles. The main road that leads in and out of Montrose is U.S. Highway 50.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Denver
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 North Fork Valley Airport (WPO); 25 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MTJ has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Denver).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Montrose, Colorado. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.