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. If your dates are flexible, ask us to watch for an empty leg into Eagle or Rifle.
Eagle: customs for private aircraft on the field.
Rifle is slightly closer by road and less busy.
Neither has Aspen's 95-foot wingspan rule. Eagle's 9,000-foot runway is longer than Aspen's; Rifle's 7,000-foot runway is shorter, so the operator confirms fit and performance.
Aspen Privé arranges charter flights as your agent. We are an air charter broker, not a direct air carrier, and do not operate aircraft. Every flight is operated by an FAA-certificated Part 135 air carrier that holds operational control; the operator is named in your quote and charter agreement before you book.
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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