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Aspen/Pitkin County Airport

Aspen Airport Closure 2027 | Private Car Alternatives

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) closes Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 11:00 p.m. through Friday, November 19, 2027 at 7:00 p.m. for runway reconstruction. There are no commercial or general aviation operations during the closure. Check aspenairport.com for updates before you travel.

Colorado mountain highway used for private car arrivals when Aspen Airport is closed

What the airport has said

The closure dates and times above are from the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport closure page, in a press release dated May 28, 2026. After reopening, the existing terminal remains in use until the new terminal is completed (projected 2029).

This page repeats those published facts. It is not an airport operations notice. Check https://www.aspenairport.com/closure/ for updates.

Alternate airports and one-way rates

Published one-way rates each way while you are using another airport: Eagle (EGE) $720, Rifle $720, Grand Junction $950, Denver (DEN) $1,375. Holiday pricing may change seasonally.

  • Eagle (EGE) — $720 each way
  • Rifle — $720 each way
  • Grand Junction — $950 each way
  • Denver (DEN) — $1,375 each way

Private FBO service

Private FBO airport service includes Eagle, Rifle, Grand Junction, Buena Vista, Montrose, and Gunnison. Rates above are only the four airports with a published one-way price. Buena Vista, Montrose, and Gunnison are FBO service points; call 970-456-3666 for those quotes.

Diversions and cancellations

Flight diversions to Denver or Grand Junction are handled with 2 hours' notice and no Aspen cancellation penalty. General cancellations need 24 hours' notice.

SUVs seat 7. The Ford Transit passenger van seats 13. No shared rides are offered.

Source: Aspen/Pitkin County Airport closure (press release May 28, 2026). Check that page for updates.

Questions

When does Aspen Airport close in 2027?

Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 11:00 p.m. through Friday, November 19, 2027 at 7:00 p.m., for runway reconstruction. Source: https://www.aspenairport.com/closure/ (press release May 28, 2026).

Can commercial or private planes use ASE during the closure?

No. There are no commercial or general aviation operations during the closure.

Which alternate airports have published one-way rates?

Eagle $720, Rifle $720, Grand Junction $950, and Denver $1,375, each way. Holiday pricing may change seasonally.

Where is private FBO service available?

Eagle, Rifle, Grand Junction, Buena Vista, Montrose, and Gunnison.

What happens if a flight diverts to Denver or Grand Junction?

Diversions to Denver or Grand Junction are handled with 2 hours' notice and no Aspen cancellation penalty.

Does the old terminal stay after the runway reopens?

The existing terminal remains in use after reopening until the new terminal is completed (projected 2029). Check aspenairport.com for updates.

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Book a private car

Call 970-456-3666. No shared rides are offered.