Gate-side snack fix in minutes at MTJ
CVS Vending Machines sit inside Terminal 1 at Montrose Regional Airport, past security near the small central waiting area. This is grab-and-go only: think basic travel meds, candy bars, and bottled drinks at typical airport markups, not full CVS store pricing. Stock varies, but you’ll usually see brand-name pain relievers, allergy tablets, and a few travel-size toiletries in the carousel-style cases.
Machines run 24/7, which matters on the 5:30 a.m. departures when the single café might not be fully set up. You can swipe a standard credit or debit card; most newer cards with tap-to-pay also work, but don’t count on cash acceptance. Expect single-use medicine packs in the $3–$6 range and snacks around $2–$4, roughly what you’d pay at a highway rest stop.
Selection leans heavy on basics: think 12 oz sodas, small water bottles, standard chocolate bars, and a few gum and mint options, not full-meal replacements. If you forgot toothpaste, a razor, or mini deodorant before a ski week in Telluride or Crested Butte, check these machines before you head to baggage claim and the shuttle counters downstairs. Stock-outs happen after busy weekend ski flights, so don’t wait until boarding to look.
Practical tip: if your flight leaves from Gate 3 or 4, swing by the central seating area in Terminal 1 about 30 minutes before boarding, hit the CVS machines for meds or snacks, then head to your gate so you’re not stuck with just water from the fountain.