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Mesa County Airport
is Walker Field Airport Authority. Walker Field Airport Authority is conveniently
locate one mile of the I-70 with ample parking and close to hotels, motels and
restaurants. Walker Field Airport Authority terminal is 70,000 square feet with
seven rental car companies, a restaurant, and a gift shop. Walker Field Airport
in Grand Junction, Colorado has the most highly developed and modern airfield
facilities between Denver and Salt Lake City. Aviation is provided by the following
Airlines: America West Express/Mesa Airlines, Delta Connection/Sky west , Frontier
Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines, and United Express/Sky west.
The airport has two runways. The main runway is 10,500 feet long, 150 feet
wide with 20-foot-wide paved shoulders. Its second runway is 5,500 feet long
and 75 feet wide. Walker Field is accessible nearly 100% of the time because
of state-of-the-art navigational and landing aids. Runway lighting systems are
controlled by the Air Traffic Control Tower, which is manned 16 hours per day.
Runway lighting is pilot-controlled after ATCT hours of operation. Private pilots
may benefit from Walker Field Airport Authority Fixed Base Operator. The Fixed
Base Operator provides fueling and maintenance on numerous general aviation
aircraft.
Contact information:
Walker Field Airport Authority
2828 Walker Field Drive Suite 301
Grand Junction, CO. 81506
Phone: (970) 244-9100
Fax: (970) 241-9103
E-mail: rtippetts@walkerfield.com
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