Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
KASE, Aspen, CO
- Longest runway
- 15/33 (8,006 ft)
- Customs
- No
- FBOs
- 1
3 miles to downtown Aspen, about 10 minutes by car
Aspen airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Aspen
Aspen is one of the hardest airports in the country to fly into, which is why planning matters more here than almost anywhere else.
- Main airport
- ASE / KASE
- Elevation
- 7,820 ft
- Longest runway
- 15/33 (8,006 ft)
- Customs
- Not available
Flying Private to Aspen
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport sits at 7,820 feet in a narrow valley, 3 miles from downtown. It has one runway, a nighttime curfew and a wingspan limit, and on holiday weekends the ramp fills up days in advance. When everything lines up it is the most convenient ski airport in North America. When it doesn’t, having a plan B at Eagle County makes the difference.
We book Aspen with operators whose crews fly the approach regularly, and we check ramp availability and the weather forecast before you commit. Every quote includes an Eagle alternate.
Planning a trip? See our private jet ski trips guide.
Aspen Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Eagle County Regional Airport
KEGE, Gypsum, CO
- Longest runway
- 7/25 (9,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
- FBOs
- 1
About 70 miles to Aspen (1 hr 30 min); 35 minutes to Vail
Eagle County airport guideBefore You Book Aspen
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Curfew
ASE is closed to flights from 11 pm to 7 am. If your flight leaves late in the day from the coast, allow for delays or plan to land at Eagle.
Wingspan and Weight
The 95-ft wingspan limit means aircraft like the Global 7500 cannot land at Aspen. Heavy jets like the Gulfstream G450 are fine.
High Altitude
At 7,800 feet, jets can’t carry as much fuel on takeoff. Longer departures, such as Aspen to New York, may need a fuel stop in a smaller jet.
No Customs
International flights clear customs somewhere else first, often Eagle, Denver or your first US airport.
Car or Drop-Off
Crews often reposition to Rifle or Grand Junction because ramp space is so limited. We arrange cars for arrivals at either airport.
When Demand Peaks in Aspen
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Christmas to New Year
- The busiest two weeks of the year. Parking at ASE is rationed, so book a month ahead if you can.
- February and Presidents’ Day
- Peak powder and peak traffic. Expect weather holds of 30 to 90 minutes on snowy mornings.
- April–May
- The runway usually closes for several weeks each spring for maintenance. Plan to use EGE during that time.
- June–August
- Food & Wine and the Ideas Festival fill the ramp again. Hot afternoons reduce aircraft performance, so morning departures fly farther.
Flight Times and Prices to Aspen
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to ASE for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,728 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 730 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,791 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$37,000–$57,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 712 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,017 mi | 2 hr 45 min$12,100–$17,500 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 933 mi | 2 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 846 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 502 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet Aspen to Denver
ASEAspen
APADenver
- Turboprop
- 40 min
- Very light jet
- 35 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet Aspen to San Francisco
ASEAspen
SFOSan Francisco
- Turboprop
- 3 hr 30 min
- Very light jet
- 2 hr 40 min
- One way from
- $10,100
Private Jet Dallas to Aspen
DALDallas
ASEAspen
- Turboprop
- 2 hr 55 min
- Very light jet
- 2 hr 15 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet Houston to Aspen
HOUHouston
ASEAspen
- Very light jet
- 2 hr 50 min
- Light jet
- 2 hr 30 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet Los Angeles to Aspen
VNYLos Angeles
ASEAspen
- Turboprop
- 2 hr 30 min
- Very light jet
- 2 hr
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet New York to Aspen
TEBNew York
ASEAspen
- Midsize jet
- 4 hr 15 min
- Super-midsize jet
- 4 hr
- One way from
- $23,500
Best Aircraft for Aspen
Light and midsize jets such as the Citation CJ3 are the most common choice for Aspen. For coast-to-coast trips with a full ski load, a heavy jet like the G450 flies nonstop and stays inside the wingspan limit.
Aspen Private Jet Questions
How much does a private jet to Aspen cost?
From Los Angeles, a light jet estimates at about $11,000 to $16,000 one way. From New York, a midsize jet runs about $23,500 to $29,500 and a heavy jet $36,500 to $56,000. These are before taxes and fees, and holiday weeks carry premiums because aircraft and parking are scarce.
What if Aspen is closed when I arrive?
Every Aspen quote includes Eagle County (EGE) as an alternate. If you divert, we arrange ground transport for the 1 hr 30 min drive.
Can I fly into Aspen at night?
Only until 11 pm. Flights cannot land or take off between 11 pm and 7 am.
Can I bring skis on a private jet to Aspen?
Yes. Tell us how many ski bags you are bringing when you request a quote, because they decide which aircraft will fit everything. Light jets usually take two to four sets.
