Private aviation · Airport closure
Private jets to Aspen in 2027
For most of 2027 there are no flights into Aspen. The trip still works: it just lands one valley over.
For most of 2027 there are no flights into Aspen. The trip still works: it just lands one valley over.
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport is closed from 11 p.m. April 4 until 7 p.m. November 19, 2027 for runway reconstruction: no commercial or private flights. Private jets use Eagle County (EGE), with customs for private aircraft, or Rifle (RIL), a 7,000-foot runway with two FBOs. From either, we drive you to Aspen: from $850 per SUV, all-inclusive.
From Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, Eagle County and Rifle airport information; drive prices are Aspen Privé's published prices. Checked October 2026.
Paul Montiel · Aspen · Updated October 2026
May to October is the easy season on the roads, but Glenwood Canyon (I-70) is under construction May–October 2027, so from Eagle we choose the route on the day. Aspen summer 2027.
We arrange the charter with a certificated operator into Eagle or Rifle, and the car waiting at the FBO. Private jet charter.
Eagle: customs for private aircraft on the field.
Rifle is slightly closer by road and less busy.
Both have longer runways than Aspen and no 95-foot wingspan rule; the operator confirms fit and performance.
From 11 p.m. April 4 until 7 p.m. November 19, 2027, for runway reconstruction; no commercial or private flights.
Eagle County (EGE), which has customs for private aircraft, or Rifle (RIL); Grand Junction is a longer drive.
By private car: from $850 per SUV, one way, all-inclusive, from either.
Cars from Eagle, Rifle or Denver.
The 70-mile transfer from Eagle airport, flight tracked and re-timed around the canyon.
From Aspen's airport to the door in a private SUV, timed to your actual landing.
A car and driver on call for dinner and the night out, so nobody hunts for a taxi at midnight.
Ramp-side transport, luggage and residence timing around your tail number.
Aspen, known
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport: 2027 closure dates · Eagle County Regional Airport · Rifle Garfield County Airport: services · Aspen Daily News: Glenwood Canyon construction 2027 — checked October 1, 2026.
Tell us the dates. We'll arrange the jet into Eagle or Rifle and the car to Aspen.
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