Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 95% on-time in November 2025 but sank to 63% in June 2025. Across the year it averages 78% against a national 78%, over roughly 7 departures a day to 11 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 78%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 23 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 77%
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Destinations
- 11
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 6
Plan your departure from MTJ
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 7 a.m.
- 88% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 81% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.0%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from MTJ
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 17 min |
| Friday | 75% | 31 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 32 min |
Busiest routes from MTJ
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTJ → DEN (Denver) | 1,415 | 80% | 17 min |
| MTJ → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 579 | 77% | 35 min |
| MTJ → ORD (Chicago) | 151 | 78% | 30 min |
| MTJ → ATL (Atlanta) | 100 | 82% | 13 min |
Where flights into MTJ come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → MTJ | 1,416 | 77% | 15 min |
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → MTJ | 579 | 79% | 17 min |
| ORD (Chicago) → MTJ | 151 | 76% | 16 min |
| ATL (Atlanta) → MTJ | 100 | 78% | 12 min |
What causes delays at MTJ
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing MTJ.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather4%
Alternative airports near Montrose/Delta
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUC — Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport | 52 mi | 83% | 21 min |
| GJT — Grand Junction Regional Airport | 55 mi | 84% | 16 min |
| ASE — Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) | 74 mi | 69% | 33 min |
| DRO — Durango La Plata County Airport | 94 mi | 81% | 20 min |
| EGE — Eagle County Regional Airport | 94 mi | 72% | 27 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at MTJ
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 83% | 11 min | 283 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 22 min | 901 |
| United Airlines | 78% | 20 min | 1,942 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 15 min | 999 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 42 min | 943 |
| Delta Air Lines | 75% | 16 min | 194 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at MTJ?
- 22% of departures from Montrose Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 23 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from MTJ?
- Flights scheduled around 7 a.m. depart on time 88% of the time at MTJ, versus 69% around 3 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at MTJ?
- In this dataset, June 2025 was the weakest month at MTJ, with 63% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at MTJ?
- 1% of scheduled departures from MTJ were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 5,262 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.