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Private Jet Charter at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE / KASE) is the closest airport to Aspen and Snowmass. It is a demanding mountain airport with firm rules: aircraft wingspan is capped at 95 feet, the airport closes from 23:00 to 07:00, and departures stop at 22:30. Noisier aircraft are further limited after sunset, so the aircraft choice and timing are decided together when you plan an Aspen trip.
Airport facts
| Official name | Aspen/Pitkin County Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | ASE / KASE |
| Location | Aspen, Colorado, United States |
| Type | County-owned mountain airport with airline and private traffic |
| Attended hours | 07:00–23:00 local; closed 23:00–07:00[2] |
| Control tower | 07:00–20:00 local[2] |
| Wingspan limit | 95 ft tip to tip[1] |
| Weight limit | 100,000 lb dual wheel / 160,000 lb dual tandem landing weight[1] |
| Last departure | 22:30 local[2] |
Why travelers choose Aspen
ASE puts passengers minutes from Aspen's town center and ski areas, avoiding the drive from larger valley airports.[2]
Private aviation operations
The 95-foot wingspan limit rules out some of the largest business jets, which then use Eagle County or another nearby airport.[1]
Stage 2 aircraft may not operate at night, and Stage 3 aircraft may not arrive between 23:00 and 07:00 or depart between 22:30 and 07:00.[1][2]
From 30 minutes after sunset until closing, only Stage 3 aircraft may operate and pilots must meet instrument and recent-experience requirements, which can affect evening arrivals.[2]
Final arrangements depend on the aircraft, the operator, any permissions or slots required, and conditions at the airport on the day. RIVIERA JET is a charter broker. Flights are operated by independent, properly certificated operators.
Nearby alternatives
Eagle County Regional (EGE)
Eagle County Regional, near Vail, takes aircraft that exceed Aspen's wingspan limit.[1]
Garfield County Regional (RIL)
Garfield County Regional at Rifle is a further option when Aspen's limits or weather prevent a landing.[1]
Popular routes from Aspen
| Destination | Distance | Estimated flight time* |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,623 nm | 3h 56m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 685 nm | 1h 51m |
| West Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,659 nm | 4h 01m |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,681 nm | 4h 04m |
*An estimate, not a schedule: great-circle distance at a typical 450-knot jet cruise, plus 20 minutes for climb, descent and taxi. Winds, routing, aircraft type and any fuel stop change the real time. No prices are shown, because quotes depend on the aircraft and date.
Questions about Aspen
- Can large private jets land in Aspen?
- Only within limits: Aspen prohibits aircraft with a wingspan greater than 95 feet or landing weights above 100,000 pounds (dual wheel). Larger jets usually use Eagle County instead.[1]
- What time does Aspen airport close?
- The airport is closed from 23:00 to 07:00 local time, and no departures are allowed after 22:30.[2]
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- Aircraft Limitations — Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (checked 2026-10-29)
- Curfew — Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (checked 2026-10-29)
Last updated 2026-10-29. Airport rules change, so tell us if anything here is out of date.