Airport History
Grand Junction Municipal Airport Dedicated with an aerial exhibition
What was once just a dirt and gravel runway becomes the Grand Junction Municipal Airport. At the time, the airport featured only two hangars and oil/gas facilities.
Commercial Service Begins
The first commercial passenger service begins (Western Airlines, followed by United Airlines in 1947)
New Terminal Building
New terminal building constructed to house United and Monarch Airlines
Addition of Air Traffic Control Tower
December 26: Air traffic control tower completed
Runway Extension
Runway extended from 5,400 ft to 7,500 ft, becoming the primary jet airport serving Aspen ski area
Airport Authority Established
Walker Field Public Airport Authority created
New Passenger Terminal
December 16: New 70,000 square foot passenger terminal opens (cost: $4 million, total improvements: $10 million)
Boarding Area Expansion
Construction begins on 6,000 square foot boarding area expansion
New Loading Bridges
First two passenger loading bridges installed
Updates & Ratings
Groundbreaking for replacement of 60-year-old Runway 11-29
Airport receives five-star rating for on-time performance from OAG