Fly into Aspen-Pitkin County (ASE). Its 8,006-foot runway at 7,820 feet handles light, midsize and super-midsize jets — the Phenom 300, Citation Latitude, Challenger 350 and Falcon 2000 all fit. But Aspen's 95-foot wingspan cap bars the Gulfstream G650 and Global 7500, which fly into Eagle County / Vail (EGE) instead, about an hour away.
The Airports
| Airport | Runway · Elevation · Key Limit |
|---|---|
| Aspen-Pitkin County (KASE/ASE) | 8,006 ft runway · 7,820 ft elev · 95 ft wingspan cap · 100,000 lb · 11pm–7am curfew |
| Eagle County / Vail (KEGE/EGE) | 9,000 ft runway · 6,548 ft elev · no wingspan cap · density-altitude limits |
Jet by Jet — Which Aircraft Fit Aspen-Pitkin County
Detailed, sourced answers for Aspen's gateway airport:
Comparing options? See the Aircraft Capability hub, the Aspen destination guide, or the Aspen-Pitkin County airport guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The G650's 99.6-foot wingspan exceeds Aspen's 95-foot cap, so it cannot use ASE regardless of runway performance. For Aspen it flies into Eagle County / Vail (EGE), about an hour away by road.
Aspen's single runway is hemmed in by mountainous terrain, so the airport caps wingspan at 95 feet and weight at 100,000 pounds rather than relying on runway length alone.
Flying to Aspen?
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