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Aspen airport (ASE) guide
A small terminal three miles from town, three airlines, and a closure in 2027. What to know when you fly in or out of Aspen.
A small terminal three miles from town, three airlines, and a closure in 2027. What to know when you fly in or out of Aspen.
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) is 3 miles from downtown Aspen and 6 from Snowmass Village. Commercial flights are operated for American (by Envoy), and for United and Delta (by SkyWest). The airport is closed from April 4 to November 19, 2027 for reconstruction.
Details are the airport's own traveler information, checked September 28, 2026.
Paul Montiel · Aspen · Updated September 2026
3 miles from town; 5 to 25 minutes to the door. The most convenient, and the most exposed to winter weather.
About 70 miles; 1 hr 15 to 1 hr 30 through Glenwood Springs. The safer bet for airline seats when Aspen is weather-prone.
About 65 miles; about 1 hr 15, no canyon. The private-aviation favorite when Aspen's limits rule out a flight.
About 130 miles; about 2 hr 15. More flights and larger aircraft, and a drive that avoids Glenwood Canyon.
About four hours in winter on I-70 and Highway 82; allow five when it snows. The most flights and fares, the longest drive.
We track your flight and have a private car at the curb or on the FBO ramp, and if the flight diverts, we reroute the car to where you land. Arrange the car.
Rebook with your airline; the airport's guest services cannot re-accommodate flights. When Aspen flights cancel
From April 4 to November 19, 2027 there are no flights at ASE. Use Eagle, Rifle, Grand Junction or Denver. Airport closure 2027
Private flights use the FBO at ASE, and Eagle or Rifle during the closure. Private jet to Aspen Flexible on dates? Ask us to watch your route for an empty leg.
American (operated by Envoy), and United and Delta (both operated by SkyWest).
It closes for reconstruction from April 4 to November 19, 2027. Until then it is open.
1½ to 2 hours before your flight; bags must be checked 45 minutes before departure.
3 miles from downtown Aspen and 6 miles from Snowmass Village; RFTA buses into both are free.
A car timed to your real landing, the place ready when you arrive, and catering for the flight out.
From Aspen's airport to the door in a private SUV, timed to your actual landing.
We follow the flight and move the ground plan if it's delayed, cancelled or diverted.
Meals for the passengers and crew, sourced in Aspen, packed for the aircraft and handed to the FBO on time.
Heat, lights, beds and the first evening sorted before you walk in.
Closure dates, new flights and changes at ASE.
Written from Aspen by Paul Montiel. A few letters a season, only when something matters. Leave any time; we never share your address.Aspen/Pitkin County Airport: traveler information · Aspen/Pitkin County Airport: parking — checked September 28, 2026.
Aspen, Eagle, Rifle, Grand Junction or Denver.
From the plane to the door.
April 4 to November 19.
Route, dates and passengers. Options from FAA-certificated operators.
We'll watch it, meet it or move the plan if it diverts, and have everything ready at the other end.
Arrange my arrival
