About ASE
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
Located 3 miles highway distance from downtown Aspen, ASE serves as the primary aviation gateway to the Roaring Fork Valley at an elevation of 7,838 feet above sea level.
Official Airfield Operations Area (AOA) · Aspen, Colorado
Opened 1946
Originally a gravel landing strip established by aviation pioneers. Paved in 1956, ASE grew into one of North America's premier mountain commercial airports.
Runway 15/33
Single asphalt runway measuring 7,006 ft x 100 ft. Designed to accommodate mountain aircraft operations under strict FAA safety standards.
Pitkin County Owned
Owned and operated as an enterprise department of Pitkin County, Colorado, governed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Airport Operations & ARFF Emergency Services
Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF)
24/7 dedicated airport emergency response stationed on-site at Runway 15/33.
Airport Administrative Office
0233 East Airport Road, Aspen, CO 81611
General Phone: 970-920-5384
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SIDA Badging Office Hours:
Tue & Thu, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (By appointment)