Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority

The seven member board is charged with setting policy and overseeing the operations of Grand Junction Regional Airport. The board ensures compliance with its by-laws, the state of Colorado public airport authority and with FAA regulations.

Chairman

Tom Benton

County Appointed
Term Expires April 2025

Vice Chairman

Clay Tufly

County Appointed
Term Expires May 2023

Commissioner

Rick Taggart

City Council Representative
Appointed Annually

Commissioner

Linde Marshall

At Large
Term Expires February 2025

Commissioner

Thaddeus Shrader

City appointed
Term Expires June 2025

Commissioner

Erling Brabaek

City appointed
Term Expires May 2023

Commissioner

Ron Velarde

County Appointed
Term Expires April 2024

Interesting Facts

Did you know...

8

Number of non-stop destinations from GJT

392

Number of Diversion in 2019

9281616

Pounds of cargo shipped annually

Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority

Interesting Facts

Did you know...

8

392

9281616

What Our Flyers Say

Small airport, but extremely friendly and professional. A much better experience than going through Denver!!!! OH YEAH....FREE WIFI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!