# Aspen airport (ASE) guide

> Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE): American, United and Delta, how early to arrive, curbside check-in, food and Wi-Fi, parking rates, the free bus into town.

Canonical page: https://aspenprive.com/aspen-airport-guide/  
Updated: 2026-09-28 · Publisher: Aspen Privé (local Aspen stay planning and concierge)

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.

## Departures

- **Arrive**: 1½ to 2 hours before your flight; bags must be checked 45 minutes before departure.
- **Curbside**: Pitkin Portage offers curbside baggage and check-in outside Departures, tip-based only.
- **Kiosks**: Self check-in kiosks for United and American in Departures.
- **Food and Wi-Fi**: Jedediah's has a full-service restaurant, a bar and a grab-and-go shop in baggage claim; Wi-Fi is free throughout.
- **Pets**: Carry-on rules for pets are set by each airline.

## A car waiting at ASE (what Aspen Privé arranges)

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](https://aspenprive.com/contact.html?service=arrival-transfer).

## Arrivals and getting to town

- **Free bus**: RFTA buses from the airport into Aspen and Snowmass Village are free. [Airport to Snowmass](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-airport-to-snowmass/).
- **Curbside options**: Taxis, pre-arranged cars and hotel shuttles meet you in the Ground Transportation Circle outside baggage claim; Uber and Lyft use the front drive.
- **Help**: The Aspen Chamber's ambassador desk in Arrivals is open every day of the year.
- **Parking**: From October 1, 2026: Bear Lot $6 an hour up to $28 a day; Elk Lot $3 an hour up to $15 a day; first 30 minutes free.

## Cancellations and the 2027 closure

- **If a flight cancels**: Rebook with your airline; the airport's guest services cannot re-accommodate flights. [When Aspen flights cancel](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-flight-cancellations/)
- **The 2027 closure**: From April 4 to November 19, 2027 there are no flights at ASE. Use Eagle, Rifle, Grand Junction or Denver. [Airport closure 2027](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-airport-closure-2027/)
- **Private aviation**: Private flights use the FBO at ASE, and Eagle or Rifle during the closure. [Private jet to Aspen](https://aspenprive.com/private-jet-to-aspen/) Flexible on dates? [Ask us to watch your route for an empty leg](https://aspenprive.com/empty-legs-aspen/).

## Questions

**Which airlines fly to Aspen?**  
American (operated by Envoy), and United and Delta (both operated by SkyWest).

**Is the Aspen airport closed?**  
It closes for reconstruction from April 4 to November 19, 2027. Until then it is open.

**How early should I get to the Aspen airport?**  
1½ to 2 hours before your flight; bags must be checked 45 minutes before departure.

**How far is the Aspen airport from town?**  
3 miles from downtown Aspen and 6 miles from Snowmass Village; RFTA buses into both are free.

## What Aspen Privé can arrange for this

A car timed to your real landing, the place ready when you arrive, and catering for the flight out.

- [Private airport transfer](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-airport-transportation/) (From $195 per vehicle): From Aspen's airport to the door in a private SUV, timed to your actual landing.
- [Arrival handled end to end](https://aspenprive.com/contact.html?service=arrival-monitoring): We follow the flight and move the ground plan if it's delayed, cancelled or diverted.
- [Catering for the flight out](https://aspenprive.com/private-jet-catering-aspen/): Meals for the passengers and crew, sourced in Aspen, packed for the aircraft and handed to the FBO on time.
- [Residence ready on arrival](https://aspenprive.com/first-evening-in-aspen/): Heat, lights, beds and the first evening sorted before you walk in.

## Sources (checked September 28, 2026)

- [Aspen/Pitkin County Airport: traveler information](https://www.aspenairport.com/airport-guide/)
- [Aspen/Pitkin County Airport: parking](https://www.aspenairport.com/parking)

## Related

- [Which airport to fly into](https://aspenprive.com/closest-airport-to-aspen/): Aspen, Eagle, Rifle, Grand Junction or Denver.
- [Airport transportation](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-airport-transportation/): From the plane to the door.
- [Airport closure 2027](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-airport-closure-2027/): April 4 to November 19.
- [Request a jet quote](https://aspenprive.com/contact.html?service=private-jet&from=aspen-airport-guide): Route, dates and passengers. Options from FAA-certificated operators.

To plan or request any of this: https://aspenprive.com/plan-your-trip/ · https://aspenprive.com/contact.html