Aspen Pitkin County Airport (KASE)
More about Aspen Pitkin County Airport
Aspen Pitkin County Airport (KASE, ASE) is the private-jet entry point for Aspen, Colorado, serving travelers bound for Aspen and Vail/Eagle from a field set directly in the mountain setting they came to reach.
The value of arriving here is practical as much as polished: a private aviation plan can be built around direct ramp-to-car movement, coordinated arrival details, and a schedule that does not begin by routing the day through a larger commercial gateway outside Aspen. In a destination where weather, mountain roads, and timing shape the experience, that simplicity matters.
KASE supports an extensive charter network, with routes linking Aspen to New York, Miami, Palm Beach, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Jackson Hole, Napa Valley, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Providenciales, Lisbon, Rome, Milan, Geneva, Ibiza, Courchevel, and Naples. Its longest runway is 7,006 feet, a planning fact your charter advisor will evaluate against the specific aircraft, date, passenger count, and routing.
Private travelers may also consider Eagle County Regional Airport (KEGE), Garfield County Airport (KRIL), Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC), or Centennial Airport (KAPA). For an itinerary centered on Aspen itself, KASE keeps the arrival anchored to the Aspen, Colorado setting it serves, while those other airports remain useful options when a different Colorado access point better fits the trip.
Aspen’s appeal is unusually concentrated: ski terrain, high-country summers, design-led hospitality, and a town where the evening plan can feel as important as the flight plan. Amalfi Jets organizes the charter around that rhythm, pairing the right routing with the level of discretion and timing private travelers expect.
“Our charter desk confirms the runway, routing, and arrival plan at KASE before presenting aircraft options. Firm dates typically give us more room to source the right aircraft and coordinate the trip cleanly.”
Quick Facts
Aspen Pitkin County Airport at a glance
- ICAO
- KASE
- IATA
- ASE
- Location
- Aspen, Colorado, United States
- Longest runway
- 7,006 ft
Destinations served by KASE
Other airports serving the same destinations as KASE
Aspen Pitkin County Airport is not the only airport recorded against these destinations. The fields below serve the same cities — weigh them against the facts above before deciding where to fly.
- 10,002 ft longest runway
- Also serves Vail/Eagle
- 9,000 ft longest runway
- Also serves Aspen, Vail/Eagle
- 7,011 ft longest runway
- Also serves Aspen, Vail/Eagle
- 9,000 ft longest runway
- Also serves Vail/Eagle
Planning a charter through KASE
- Confirm the airport
- Quotes for this trip are issued against Aspen Pitkin County Airport (KASE). Check that code against your itinerary before the booking is confirmed.
- Share the wider itinerary
- Tell your advisor where the trip begins and ends around Aspen, Colorado, United States, and the schedule is built to fit it.
- Runway on record
- The longest runway recorded for this airport is 7,006 ft. Your advisor confirms the aircraft with the operator for every trip.
Popular routes through KASE
Classes shown are the range fit for each leg, not a restriction at KASE.
| Route | This airport | Typical aircraft | Flight time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen to Atlanta | Departing Aspen | Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets | 2h 39m – 3h 4m | 1,131 nm |
| Aspen to Austin | Departing Aspen | Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets | 1h 46m – 2h 1m | 706 nm |
| Aspen to Bozeman | Departing Aspen | Light Jets · Midsize Jets | 1h 13m – 1h 22m | 437 nm |
| Aspen to Cabo San Lucas | Departing Aspen | Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets | 2h 22m – 2h 43m | 990 nm |
| Aspen to Cancun | Departing Aspen | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 3h 25m – 3h 57m | 1,500 nm |
| Aspen to Cape Cod | Departing Aspen | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 3h 46m – 4h 22m | 1,665 nm |
| Aspen to Charleston | Departing Aspen | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 3h 8m – 3h 37m | 1,357 nm |
| Aspen to Chicago | Departing Aspen | Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets | 2h 6m – 2h 24m | 862 nm |
| Aspen to Courchevel | Departing Aspen | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 9h 48m – 11h 25m | 4,560 nm |
| Aspen to Dallas | Departing Aspen | Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets | 1h 35m – 1h 49m | 619 nm |
| Aspen to Geneva | Departing Aspen | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 9h 46m – 11h 23m | 4,543 nm |
| Aspen to Hilton Head | Departing Aspen | Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets | 3h 5m – 3h 34m | 1,338 nm |
Common questions about Aspen Pitkin County Airport charter
Can I charter a private jet directly into Aspen?
Yes. Flights can be planned through Aspen Pitkin County Airport (KASE, ASE) for Aspen, Colorado, with the field also serving Vail/Eagle.
Which routes are commonly planned through KASE?
Charter routes through Aspen Pitkin County Airport include Aspen to New York, Miami, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Austin, Bozeman, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Geneva, Lisbon, Milan, Rome, and corresponding inbound routings.
What runway information should I know before booking?
The longest runway at Aspen Pitkin County Airport is 7,006 feet; aircraft planning should be handled for the exact route, date, passenger count, and operating conditions rather than assumed from runway length alone.
Why choose KASE instead of Eagle County Regional, Garfield County, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan, or Centennial?
For an itinerary centered on Aspen itself, Aspen Pitkin County Airport keeps the arrival tied to the Aspen, Colorado setting it serves, while those alternates may be considered when a different Colorado access point better suits the plan.
Can I use KASE for international charter routes?
Listed charter routes through Aspen Pitkin County Airport include Aspen to Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Providenciales, Lisbon, Rome, Milan, Geneva, Ibiza, Courchevel, and Naples, along with inbound routings back to Aspen.
Does this airport also work for Vail/Eagle travel?
Yes. Aspen Pitkin County Airport is listed as serving Aspen and Vail/Eagle, so it can be considered for travelers whose plans include that broader Colorado mountain region.
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