TEX / KTEX · Telluride, United States
Limitless Sky charters into Telluride Regional Airport for business travellers, private clients and corporate flight departments. Direct quotes, on-field handling and ground-transfer coordination — all in one confirmation.
For the planning narrative — the 7,111 ft runway, the 9 pm–6 am closure and Montrose — read Private Jet to Telluride.
12 yr+
Charter desk experience
4,500+
Airports in our routing graph
10 min
Confirmed-quote SLA
24/7
Concierge & dispatch
BUSINESS TRAVELLER ESSENTIALS
FBO WORKFLOW
The private aviation experience at Telluride Regional Airport replaces the public terminal with a Fixed Base Operator (FBO). Plan on roughly five minutes from car door to aircraft door on departure, and three to seven minutes on arrival.
T-30 min
Driver positions at the FBO gate. We monitor your live ETA and adjust the slot if traffic moves.
T-15 min
Vehicle is cleared through the security post and drives directly to the aircraft or FBO portico — no public terminal.
T-10 min
Passports and pilot manifest verified by the FBO concierge. Pets, firearms and oversized cargo handled by the same team.
T-5 min
Private lounge with refreshments, Wi-Fi and a shower suite. Bespoke catering loaded planeside by your selected provider.
T-0
Crew greets you at the airstairs. Luggage is hand-loaded as you board — no carousel, no waiting.
On arrival
Aircraft taxis to the FBO ramp, luggage transfers planeside to the waiting chauffeur, and you depart the field within minutes.
GROUND TRANSPORT
Every Limitless Sky charter into Telluride Regional Airport includes a chauffeured ground transfer dispatched to the FBO ramp. Pick a vehicle class below or call the concierge desk for bespoke routing across Telluride, United States.
Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Range Rover or equivalent, pre-positioned at the FBO ramp ahead of block-in. Standard inclusion on every Limitless Sky booking.
Armoured SUVs, Mercedes V-Class / Cadillac Escalade executive vans and close-protection convoys for delegations, family travel or high-profile principals routing through Telluride, United States.
Concierge desk: +41 78 205 60 87 · charter@thelimitlesssky.com. We confirm vehicle, driver and meet-point in writing 12 hours before block-out.
LOUNGES & CREW REST
Telluride runs one airport aircraft and pilot service and publishes no ramp, handling or security fees.
CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION
HOURLY RATES
Indicative wet-lease block rates by aircraft category — used to anchor the per-route estimate before positioning, landing and handling at Telluride are added.
| CATEGORY | PAX | HOURLY RATE | REPRESENTATIVE AIRCRAFT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 6–9 | $2,800–$3,800 / hr | King Air 350i, Pilatus PC-12 |
| Very light jet | 4–6 | $2,900–$3,800 / hr | Citation Mustang, Phenom 100 |
| Light jet | 5–7 | $3,500–$5,500 / hr | Phenom 300, Citation CJ3+ |
| Midsize jet | 7–9 | $5,500–$7,500 / hr | Hawker 900XP, Citation XLS+ |
| Super-midsize | 8–10 | $7,500–$9,500 / hr | Challenger 350, Praetor 600 |
| Heavy jet | 10–14 | $9,500–$13,000 / hr | Falcon 7X, Challenger 605 |
| Ultra long-range | 12–16 | $13,000–$20,000+ / hr | Gulfstream G650, Global 7500 |
VERIFIED OPERATIONS
VERIFIED ALTERNATIVES
Montrose (MTJ) — 61 km
Montrose Regional is the alternate, 33 nm north, not the primary gateway. Runway 17/35 is 10,000 × 150 ft at 5,759 ft with an ILS and Atlantic Aviation. About 65 road miles to Telluride. No CBP.
10,000 ft runway · ILS · Lower elevation — trade-offs: About 65 road miles to Telluride · No customs
BEST FOR
LESS SUITED FOR
SUSTAINABILITY
Indicative CO₂ per category for a representative 800 km sector out of Telluride, with Sustainable Aviation Fuel offset priced at the current market midpoint of €4 / kg CO₂.
| CATEGORY | CO₂ / KM | CO₂ — 800 KM SECTOR | SAF OFFSET COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | 2.4 kg / km | 1,920 kg | €7,680 |
| Midsize jet | 3.1 kg / km | 2,480 kg | €9,920 |
| Heavy jet | 4.2 kg / km | 3,360 kg | €13,440 |
| Ultra long-range | 5.6 kg / km | 4,480 kg | €17,920 |
Factors per EBAA / EUROCONTROL business-aviation guidance. Limitless Sky can book SAF and verified offset programmes on any sector — ask for the breakdown at quote stage.
NEARBY ALTERNATIVES
When slots at Telluride are tight, weather closes the field, or your aircraft needs more runway, these alternatives in the same catchment keep the trip moving.
NEARBY DESTINATIONS
FAQ
Yes. Limitless Sky books private charter into Telluride Regional (TEX/KTEX). Send dates and passengers for an estimated price per aircraft class straight away, then two or three confirmed options within 1–2 hours.
TEX's runway 9/27 is 7,111 × 100 ft at 9,070 ft, with 6,911 ft available for landing. Light, midsize and super-midsize jets are routine. Larger jets depend on performance at 9,070 ft. Montrose (10,000 ft) is the large-jet option. There is no slot system.
Charter cost from Telluride Regional Airport is built from four blocks: (1) aircraft positioning to KTEX, (2) flight time × hourly rate for the chosen category, (3) landing, handling and parking, and (4) any concierge add-ons. We present a single all-inclusive number — no hidden fuel surcharges or segment fees.
Send dates for an estimated price per aircraft class straight away. Confirmed options follow within 1–2 hours. The runway is open 06:00–21:00 and closed to landings and take-offs from 21:00 to 06:00. There is no slot regime. Hangar space is reserved separately.
No CBP on the field. Neither Telluride Regional nor Montrose has customs. Domestic US flights need no customs. International flights clear first at a Colorado user-fee airport such as Eagle County (EGE) or Centennial (APA).
A pre-booked car meets the aircraft. TEX has no Uber or Lyft, no control tower, and one airport-run aircraft and pilot service. There is no public terminal.
A pre-booked car meets the aircraft. TEX is 5 miles west of Telluride. Yacht and marina transfers do not apply.
TEX has one airport-run aircraft and pilot service, covering fuel, de-icing, GPU and hangars. It charges no ramp, handling or security fees. Shower suites, crew snooze rooms and a conference room are not published.
Aircraft that reposition through TEX or MTJ create empty legs, typically 25–75% below the published hourly rate. Set an alert and we confirm the operator before you commit.
Send dates and passengers — we issue a confirmed, all-inclusive quote within 1–2 hours.
REQUEST A QUOTEEMPTY LEG ALERT · TEX
Free automated route alert. We monitor TEX in both directions and email you when a matching repositioning flight appears in operator inventory — human-verified before you book.
EMPTY-LEG ALERTS
We scan operator inventory every 12 hours. The moment a leg matches your route, date window and budget, we email you with a direct booking link.