Grand Junction Airport Budgets for Flat 2027 Traffic (gjsentinel.com)

Grand Junction Regional Airport is drafting a 2027 budget that assumes passenger traffic stays flat, ending years of double-digit growth. Finance Director Sarah Menge said rising fuel prices and higher fares could deter travelers, but the closure of Aspen's airport for major construction through most of 2027 may push passengers to Grand Junction. The draft includes a 15% increase in airline landing fees, a 10% rise in benefit expenses, and near 24-hour staffing goals, though officials say the landing fee hike is not expected to affect ticket prices at GJT.