Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)

KASE 39.22N 106.87W · ELEV 7,820 FT

Airports / Colorado / ASE

Medium airport · ASE

Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).

Aspen, Colorado · 7,820 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.

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4.0/5

Google rating

499 ratings

Operators based

7,820

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Aspen, ColoradoELEV 7,820 FTMedium airportScheduled service

4.0

Google rating

499

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ratings on Google

Based operators

charter operators on the field

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

7,820

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

25 nm

To the nearest alternate

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), 3 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

Located in Aspen, Colorado, Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (KASE / ASE) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 7,820 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.

For charter flyers, ASE is a home base: Bubba Air, Inc operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE, 25 nm), Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC, 41 nm), and Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL, 44 nm). The field has a single 8,006-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Aspen, CO destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from ASE to plan your flight.

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Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 1 FBO · directory

Atlantic Aviation Aspen
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Located in the heart of the magnificent Rocky Mountains, Atlantic Aviation ASE is where beauty, convenience and world-class service intersect. From the moment of arrival, we ensure a premium experience - from our experienced staff to our beautiful, log cabin style facility.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Atlantic: Mon-Sun: 0600-2300, Airport: Arrivals: 0700-2300 Departures: 0700-2230
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

KASE

IATA

ASE

FAA / Local

ASE

Elevation

7,820 ft

Coordinates

39.2232° N · 106.8690° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs CO fields

state range 3,706–9,927 ft

At 7,820 ft, ASE sits higher than 87% of the 46 Colorado fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

1 runway

longest 8,006 ft

15/33
8,006 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 8,006 ft

ASE's 8,006 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Turboprop3,000 ft
Light Jet3,500 ft
Midsize Jet4,500 ft
Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
Heavy Jet5,500 ft
VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 7,820 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.

Based charter operators1

Full register

Bubba Air, IncAspen, CO · Part 1355.0(3)KASE

Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Destinations served

Aspen, CO Vail, CO

Location

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KASE · Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) · Aspen, CO

From the ramp

Photography

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Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from ASE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Salt Lake City (SLC)	253 nm	59m
Jackson Hole (JAC)	316 nm	1h 8m
Scottsdale (SCF)	415 nm	1h 22m
Las Vegas (LAS)	436 nm	1h 25m
Dallas (DAL)	619 nm	1h 50m
Los Angeles (VNY)	634 nm	1h 52m
Austin (AUS)	706 nm	2h 3m
San Francisco (SFO)	735 nm	2h 7m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use ASE?: Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)'s longest paved runway is 8,006 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at ASE?: Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) has one runway; the longest measures 8,006 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at ASE?: Yes. 1 charter operator list Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) as a home base, including Bubba Air, Inc. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)?: One FBO serves ASE: Atlantic Aviation Aspen. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to ASE?: The closest alternate is Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), about 25 nm away, followed by Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from ASE to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Salt Lake City about 59m (253 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 8m (316 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 22m (415 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.