New Loading Bridges First two passenger loading bridges installed
2021
GJT Wins Airport of the Year Named Colorado Airport of the Year
2018
Updates & Ratings Groundbreaking for replacement of 60-year-old Runway 11-29 Airport receives five-star rating for on-time performance from OAG
2007
Walker Field Gets Renamed May 15: Walker Field renamed Grand Junction Regional Airport
2003
Boarding Area Expansion Construction begins on 6,000 square foot boarding area expansion
1982
New Passenger Terminal December 16: New 70,000 square foot passenger terminal opens (cost: $4 million, total improvements: $10 million)
1971
Airport Authority Established Walker Field Public Airport Authority created
1965
Runway Extension Runway extended from 5,400 ft to 7,500 ft, becoming the primary jet airport serving Aspen ski area
1961
Addition of Air Traffic Control Tower December 26: Air traffic control tower completed
1950
New Terminal Building New terminal building constructed to house United and Monarch Airlines
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