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Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) – Aspen, Colorado’s Mountain Gateway

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Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) – Aspen, Colorado, USA

Your comprehensive guide to Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field, IATA: ASE, ICAO: KASE), serving Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley.

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Aspen/Pitkin County Airport is located 3 miles southwest of downtown Aspen, adjacent to Highway 82.

The single-story terminal at ASE accommodates ticketing, security, and boarding. Amenities include:

Check-in counters for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and other seasonal carriers.
Shared baggage claim area on the lower level with two carousels.
Security checkpoint leads directly to the gate area; TSA precheck available.
Free Wi-Fi and charging stations throughout the terminal.
Restrooms, family restrooms, and a nursing room adjacent to the lobby.
Information Desk and Lost & Found located landside near baggage claim.
Coffee kiosk (Java + Joe’s) and vending machines offering snacks, beverages, and grab-and-go items.

Gates 1–2: Served by American Airlines (to Dallas/Fort Worth) and United Express (to Denver).
Gates 3–4: Served by Delta Air Lines (to Salt Lake City) and Boutique Air (to Denver); seasonal charters operate from Gate 5.
Seating area with clear ramp views and flight information displays.
Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, and restrooms located in the gate lobby.
Pet Relief Areas: Indoor pet relief station near the security exit and outdoor pet relief adjacent to the north side of the terminal.

Frontier Jet Center & Atlantic Aviation offer full-service FBO amenities: Jet A and 100LL Avgas, hangars, tie-downs, maintenance, and pilot lounges.
Icon Aviation: Executive terminal services, concierge, and charter bookings.
Fuel Services: Self-serve and full-service fueling available 24/7 with card access.
Ramp access and parking for private aircraft, turboprops, and helicopters.
Pilot Services: Flight planning room with weather briefing station, pilot lounge with seating and rest facilities.
Maintenance & Repair: On-field line maintenance and avionics support by SJ Aviation and Aspen Aero.

Runway 15/33: 8,006 ft × 100 ft, asphalt/concrete – primary runway supporting commercial jets, regional turboprops, and general aviation. Equipped with ILS, PAPI, and medium-intensity runway lights.
Runway 12/30: 5,353 ft × 75 ft, asphalt – used primarily for general aviation and crosswind operations; has RNAV (GPS) approaches and PAPI lights.
Altitude & Mountain Flying: At 7,820 ft MSL, ATA high-altitude procedures apply; pilots should monitor density altitude and mountain weather conditions.
Snow Removal: Dedicated snowplows and deicing equipment ensure runway availability during winter; contact Airport Operations for current runway status.
Cargo Operations: Small ramp area supporting FedEx Feeder and Ameriflight operations; coordinate via Frontier Jet Center.
Noise Abatement: Standard departure and arrival procedures to minimize noise over Aspen and nearby residential areas; prefer Runway 15 departures when wind favors.

Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA): Route 10 (Free Ride) connects ASE to downtown Aspen with frequent service; Route 10X serves Glenwood Springs (limited runs). Check schedules at rfta.com.
Shuttle Services:
- Aspen Airport Shuttle offers shared-ride service to Aspen, Snowmass Village, and Basalt—reserve in advance.
- All Points Shuttle and Fresh Tracks Shuttle provide private and group transfers to resorts and surrounding communities.
Taxi & Rideshare: Taxi stand curbside outside the terminal. Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pickups at designated zone on the passenger curb.
Rental Cars: Counters for Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Alamo inside the terminal; vehicles parked on-site in the rental lot.
Parking:
- Short-Term Parking: Adjacent to terminal curb for drop-off/pick-up (first 30 minutes free).
- Garage & Surface Lots: Multi-level parking garage (covered) and surface lots, a short walk from the terminal; self-pay kiosks accept credit/debit.
- Oversized Vehicle Parking: Designated spaces in surface lot near the north entrance.
- Cell Phone Waiting Area: Free waiting area on Airport Road—monitor arrival status and pick up passengers curbside when ready.
Private Car & Limousine: Prearranged pickups curbside outside the terminal—follow signage to limo zones.
Bike & Pedestrian Access: Bike racks available near the terminal entrance; paved pathways connect to downtown Aspen and Maroon Creek Road.

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) is owned and operated by Pitkin County.