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 2021
Vice Chairman
Chuck McDaniel
At Large Term Expires April 2021
Commissioner
Rick Taggart
City Council Representative Appointed Annually
Commissioner
Thaddeus Shrader
City appointed Term Expires June 2021
Commissioner
Erling Brabaek
City appointed Term Expires May 2019
Commissioner
Clay Tufly
County Appointed Term Expires April 2019
Commissioner
Ron Velarde
County Appointed Term Expires April 2020
Interesting Facts
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Number of non-stop destinations from GJT
116
Number of Diversion in the Winter
4500000
Pounds of cargo shipped annually
225504
Passengers flew outbound in 2016
What Our Flyers Say
Small airport at the gateway to Telluride and many of Utah's national park. Easy access parking, reliable flight schedule.