The Montrose Valley is surrounded by high terrain all quadrants. The town of Telluride and the Telluride Ski Area is located 65 miles South of the Montrose Regional Airport. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument is 12 miles east of Montrose. The airport terminal building has Three rental car agencies plus there are two off-airport rental car agencies. There is also a snack bar in the terminal.
Transportation is provided by shuttle, cab, or rental car.
Commercial air service is provided by two airlines with year round flights to Denver.