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ASE Construction ClosureApril 4, 2027 · 11:00 PMNovember 19, 2027 · 7:00 PM · No commercial or general aviation operations
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Modernization Program · 2025–2029

Building the Next ASE Airport

A safer runway geometry, quieter operations, net-zero carbon targets, and a new commercial terminal and FBO facility anticipated in 2029.

FAA Safety Compliance

Runway separation brought into full compliance with FAA separation standards.

Valley Noise Abatement

Quieter Stage 4/5 aircraft incentives and modified departure climb profiles.

Net-Zero Emissions

100% electrified ground support equipment (eGSE) and all-electric terminal.

Universal ADA Access

Adult changing stations, T-coil hearing loops, level boarding ramps, and modern restrooms.

Program Timeline

  1. Owl Creek Road and adjacent trail work, utility relocations and site preparation begin ahead of the closure.

Airfield & Infrastructure Map

2025–2029 Phased Construction Zones

Current Enabling Work2027 Closure ZoneCompleted Survey
ASE Airfield Boundary (Elev. 7,838 ft)State Highway 82 (Roaring Fork Valley Corridor)Owl Creek Road RealignmentRUNWAY 15 / 33 (7,006 FT x 100 FT)NEW COMMERCIAL TERMINAL & FBO APRONNorth Airfield Utility Relocation CorridorSurvey Zone

Owl Creek Road realignment

Current (Now – Nov 2026)
Impacted AreaOwl Creek Road & bike path
Traffic ImpactSingle-lane, flagged
Pedestrian / TrailTrail detour signed
Flight OperationsNone

Project Document Library

Search and review official ALP updates, environmental assessments, design packages, and financial plans with HTML executive summaries.

  • Airport Layout Plan2026 · Runway · 4.2 MB

    Airport Layout Plan — Narrative Update

    Updated ALP narrative reflecting the reconstructed runway geometry and separation standards.

  • Design2026 · Terminal · 18.7 MB

    Terminal Schematic Design Package

    Schematic-level plans, sections and materials for the new commercial terminal.

  • Fact Sheet2026 · Transportation · 1.1 MB

    2027 Closure Communications Plan

    How ASE will inform travelers, residents and businesses before and during the closure.

  • Environmental2025 · Runway · 9.4 MB

    Environmental Assessment — Findings

    Environmental review findings for the runway and terminal program.

  • Meeting2026 · Finance · 6.0 MB

    Airport Advisory Board Packet — June

    Agenda, minutes and staff reports for the June advisory board meeting.

  • Study2025 · Sustainability · 3.3 MB

    Sustainability & Emissions Framework

    Targets and measurement approach for emissions reductions across the program.

  • Study2026 · Noise · 2.6 MB

    Noise Reduction Technical Memorandum

    Modeling of expected noise outcomes from quieter aircraft and revised procedures.

  • Financial2026 · Finance · 1.9 MB

    Program Financing Overview

    Funding sources, phasing and cash-flow assumptions for the 2025–2029 program.