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Flying Information

Airport elevation is 6470 MSL with 4900 feet of asphalt paved runway (Rwys 7 and 25). Tie downs are available free of charge to guests and are adjacent to the Inn. Enclosed hangar space is also available for a modest price and requires reservations. 100 LL is available by prior request. Runway 7 slopes uphill and is the preferred landing runway with winds less than 10 knots. Runway 25 is the preferred takeoff runway.
Please exercise caution when landing as deer are plentiful around the airport

Driving Directions

Depending on where you coming from, and the time you wish to devote to enjoying the outstanding scenery of western Colordo enroute, vs. the fastest route, here are some route suggestions from the major cities with airline service.

From Montrose Airport
  1. From the airport turn right, north onto US Highway 50. Continue north, approximately 21 miles through the town of Olathe to Delta. 
  2. In Delta, turn right, east onto Colorado Highway 92 and travel approximately 20 miles to Hotchkiss. 
  3. Travel through Hotchkiss on Colorado Highway 92, south to Crawford. Travel approximately 8 miles to Stearman Lane (Mile Post 29). Look for airport signs. 
  4. Turn right, south onto Stearman Lane and follow the blue signs to French Country Inn B&B.
Total Distance: 51.5 miles

​From Denver Airport
  1. Exit the airport by heading west on Pena Blvd. to I-70. Continue West on I-70 approximately 171 miles to Glenwood Springs. 
  2. Exit I-70 and proceed in a southerly direction through Glenwood Springs on Colorado Highway 82 to Carbondale. 
  3. Turn right on Highway 133 and travel south, approximately 66 miles to Hotchkiss and Colorado Highway 92 
  4. Turn left on Highway 92, south to Crawford. Travel approximately 8 miles to Stearman Lane (Mile Post 29). Look for airport signs. 
  5. Turn right, south onto Stearman Lane and follow the blue signs to French Country Inn B&B.
Total Distance: 245 miles

From Colorado Springs Airport
  1. Exit the airport on Drennan Road heading west to Academy Blvd. 
  2. Turn left at Academy Blvd. and travel in a southwest direction to I-25. Take the right hand exit to enter onto I-25. Travel north on I-25 to Highway 24. 
  3. Take a left on Highway 24 and travel west through the towns of Woodland Park and Hartsel, approximately 56 miles to join Highway 285. 
  4. Take a left on Highway 285 and continue through the towns of Johnson Village and Poncha Springs, approximately 51 miles to Highway 50. Turn right on Highway 50 and continue west on Highway 50, 86 miles through Gunnison to Highway 92. 
  5. Turn right on Highway 92 approximately 42 miles to Crawford. Continue northwest 1.5 miles on Highway 92 to Stearman Lane (Mile Post 29). Look for airport signs. 
  6. Take a left on Stearman Lane and follow the signs to French Country Inn B&B.
Total Distance: 250 Miles