Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field - KASE - AOPA Airports

FAA Information Effective: Feb 20, 2025

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Aspen, CO

(970) 429-2851

www.aspenairport.com

Overview

Civil

Public Use

Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,0700-2300

FAA

Runways:

Runway length: 8,006 ft (2,440 m)

Elevation:

7,838 ft (Surveyed)

Tower:

Apch/Dep Ctl Svc Prvdd By Denver Artcc (Zdv) On Freq 128.65/282.2 (Kremmling Rcag - For Mmary Star.

FAA

Apch/Dep Ctl Svc Prvdd By Denver Artcc (Zdv) On Freqs 119.85/363.15 (Aspen Rcag) When Aspen Apch Ctl (Ase) Clsd.

FAA

Apch/Dep Ctl Svc Prvvd By Denver Artcc (Zdv) On 127.1/343.65 (Montrose Rcag) - For Loyyd Star.

FAA

Primary Radar Not Avbl. Radar Tfc Advisories & Svcs Avbl For Transponder Equipped Acft Only.

FAA

Primary Approach Control Hrs: 0700-2000

FAA

Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 0700-2000

FAA

Secondary Approach Control Hrs: 2000-0700

FAA

Secondary Depart. Control Hrs: 2000-0700

FAA

Tower Hrs: 0700-2000

FAA

Airspace:

CLASS D SVC 0700-2000; OTHER TIMES CLASS E

FAA

Fees:

Landing, Parking, Other

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Atlantic Aviation

Timezone:

MDT (UTC-06:00)

Sunrise-Sunset:

7:16 am - 7:17 pm

Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:

7:44 pm
(Today)

-

6:48 am
(Tomorrow)

Minimum Fuel Prices:

$5.99

100LL (full)

$9.01

Jet-A (full)

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Landing, Parking, Other

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ASE Viewing Area

60 W Airport Rd, Aspen, CO 81611

(970) 920-5200

The Inn at Aspen

38750 CO-82, Aspen, CO 81611

(970) 925-1500

ASE

ASE Viewing Area

The Inn at Aspen

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Designator:	15	33
Elevation:	7,680.3 ft	7,837.9 ft
Heading:	151° magnetic 160° true	331° magnetic 340° true
Gradient:	1.97% up	1.97% down
Traffic Pattern:	Left Pattern	Right Pattern
Markings:	non-precision, in Good condition	non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:	Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers Runway end identifier: REIL is present Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI	Runway end identifier: REIL is present
Displaced Threshold:	n/a	1,000 ft
ILS/LOC:	LOC/DME	n/a
Obstructions:	n/a	Road, 550 ft Left ft of center, 22 ft high, 1,100 ft from end, 40:1 clearance slope
Comments:	Papi Unusbl Byd 4 Nm Fm Rwy Thr & Byd 7 Degs Right of Rwy Cntrln. FAA	n/a

Location: ASE

Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

TFR count: 0

No TFRs were found for KASE. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

Location: ASE

Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAM count: 8

Number:	Start Date: (UTC)	End Date: (UTC)	Condition:
09/035	09/06/2024 1425	10/31/2026 1500	OBST CRANE (ASN 2024-ANM-3880-OE) 391231N1065647W (3.7NM WSW ASE) 8742FT (310FT AGL) LGTD
4/1945	11/11/2024 2000	06/23/2025 1600	SPECIAL ASPEN-PITKIN COUNTY/SARDY FLD, ASPEN, CO. GLENO THREE DEPARTURE... DEPARTURE PROCEDURE NA.
03/137	03/07/2025 1756	03/31/2025 0600	OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-ANM-218-OE) 391230N1065202W (0.8NM S ASE) 8228FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED
4/2776	02/08/2024 1547	02/08/2026 1547	ODP ASPEN-PITKIN COUNTY/SARDY FLD, ASPEN, CO. SARDD THREE DEPARTURE ... TAKEOFF OBSTACLE NOTES: NOTE: RWY 3… Show more
01/767	01/26/2025 1320	06/01/2025 0500	TWY ALL SFC MARKINGS NOT STD
01/768	01/26/2025 1322	06/01/2025 0500	RWY 15/33 SFC MARKING NOT STD
4/9527	11/30/2024 1500	06/23/2025 1600	SPECIAL ASPEN-PITKIN COUNTY/SARDY FLD, ASPEN, CO. RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 15, AMDT 1 PROCEDURE NA.
03/259	03/16/2025 1210	03/19/2025 2300	TWY A5 HLDG PSN SIGN NORTH SIDE LGT U/S
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(A106) Acft Requiring Ifr Should File Flight Plan with Flight Service 45 Min Prior to Estd Dep.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Airport Clsd 2300-0700.

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FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

Airport Located in High Mountain Valley with Mountainous Terrain from 12500 - 14000 Ft MSL in Near Proximity to Arpt; Numerous Unlighted Obstructions. All Adverse Weather Situations Magnified in Mountains. Operations During Periods of Reduced Visibility Discouraged for Pilots Unfamiliar with Area.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Airport Restricted to Maximum Acft Wingspan of 95 Ft.

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FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

All Arriving Aircraft Frm 2000 to 2300L Must Announce CTAF 118.85 When They are 20, 15, 10 and 5 Miles Out and on Short Final. Equipment May be on the Rwy.

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Federal Aviation Administration

All Commercial Acft Advise Prior to Pushback Onto Twy-A.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Birds and Other Wildlife on and In vicinity of Rwys. Watch for Wildlife on or Near Rwys

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Federal Aviation Administration

Caution: High Tfc Intxn - Acft Rtnely Hold Short of Twy A4 on Twy A When Inbd to Trml or Ga Ramp.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Cold Temperature Airport. Altitude Correction Required At or Below -22C.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Due to High Approach Minimums Pilots May Need an Ifr Alternate Even Though Weather is Forecast to be Higher Than 2000-3.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Due to Poor Visibility in Valley, Use Lndg Lgts in Tfc Pat.

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Federal Aviation Administration

FBO Requires 2 Hrs Advance Notice for Staging Acft Prior to Dep.

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Federal Aviation Administration

For All Ga Operations Btwn 30 Min Aft Ss to 2300 the Following Applies: Acft Equipped As Rqrd Under Far 91.205(D) for Inst Flt - Pilot is Inst Rated; VFR Pic Has Completed At Least One Tkof or Ldng in the Preceding 12 Months At Ase. Ifr: Execute Apch/Dep Procedures with Atc Clnc.

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FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

Hang Gliders; Para Gliders; Hot Air Balloon & Glider Operations on & In vicinity of Airport Up to 18000 Ft MSL.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement Procedures in Effect. CTC Airport Operations 970-920-5760 Ext 0.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Pilots are Responsible for Passengers in Ramp Area. Pedestrians and Vehicles Cannot Enter Twys Without Atc Clearance. Stay on the Solid Side of the Red Boundary Marking Line.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Ppr for Tkof on Ry 15. CTC FBO 970-920-2016.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Review of Airplane Performance Rcmdd Including Da; Weight & Balance and Climb Performance.

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FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

Terrain Will not Allow for Normal Tfc Patterns. High Rates of Descent May be Rqrd Due to Terrain & Local Procs.

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FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

Uncontrolled Traffic on the Ramps. Ry 33 Run-Up Area not Visible from Atct.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Unique VFR Dep Procedures Exist. Call Airport Operations 970-920-5760; or FBO 970-920-2016 for More Info.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Unless Ceilings are At Least 2000 Ft Above Highest Trrn & Vis is 15 Miles or More; Mountain Flying is not Recommended.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Wind Cones Lctd 60 Ft West of Twy A Cntrln.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Rwy Exists to Support the Pkn Lda Assoc with This Arpt.

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Federal Aviation Administration

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Lat/Long:

39.22188, -106.86823
39° 13′ 18.8″ N, 106° 52′ 5.6″ W
39° 13.313′ N, 106° 52.094′ W

ARTCC:

Denver (ZDV)

App/Depart Control Facility:

Unknown

Chart:

NACO: Denver Sectional

FSS:

Denver (DEN)
1-800-WX-BRIEF

Wind Indicator:

Lighted

Mag Var:

09E (2015)

NOTAM Facility:

Seg Circle:

Yes

Beacon:

Present

Lighting:

When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd Actvt Malsf Rwy 15; REIL Rwy 33; PAPI Rwy 15; MIRL Rwy 15/33 - CTAF. REIL Rwy 15 - Air Traffic Control Tower Ctl, Oper Day VFR Only.

FAA

Dusk-2300

FAA

Pattern Altitude:

TPA for Lgt Acft 1185 AGL; TPA for Heavy Acft 1685 AGL.

FAA

Special Operations:

Type:	Frequency / Phone:	Sector / Comments:	Call Sign:
Approach/Departure	123.8		Aspen
ASOS	120.4T (970) 205-2482		Aspen
ATIS	120.4		Aspen
Clearance Delivery	123.75		Aspen
CTAF	118.85		Aspen
Emergency	121.5		Aspen
Ground Control	121.9		Aspen
Tower	118.85		Aspen
UNICOM	122.95		Aspen

Frequency: 113.0

39° 26′ 21.6″ N, 106° 53′ 40.8″ W

DBL to airport:

163° | 13.1 nm

Frequency: 109.2

39° 37′ 46.1″ N, 106° 59′ 28.2″ W

SXW to airport:

155° | 25.1 nm

Frequency: 113.35

39° 31′ 42.0″ N, 107° 43′ 10.8″ W

RIL to airport:

105° | 43.7 nm

Frequency: 114.9

38° 27′ 7.6″ N, 107° 2′ 23.0″ W

HBU to airport:

356° | 46.8 nm

Fuel:

100LL Low-Lead, Jet A1 +Icing Inhibitor

AM

Engine Repair:

Minor

AM

Airframe Repair:

Minor

AM

Bottled Oxygen:

High

AM

Bulk Oxygen:

High

AM

Customs:

None

Transportation:

Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service, Van

AM

Activities:

None Reported

Camping On Field:

None Reported

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Name:	Operated by:	Site:	Facing:
Aspen Snowmass Webcam	Other	Aspen Snowmass	Varies

TAFs from this airport:

Today 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

VRB

@ 4 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 20000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Today 8:00 PM - Tomorrow 2:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

200°

@ 10 G 18 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 11000' AGL
Broken clouds 14000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 2:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

180°

@ 6 KT

Wind Shear:

2000 FT AGL
220°@40 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 7000' AGL
Broken clouds 11000' AGL

Wx:

Showers in vicinity

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Tomorrow 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

200°

@ 11 G 23 KT

Wind Shear:

2000 FT AGL
230°@40 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 4500' AGL
Broken clouds 9000' AGL

Wx:

Showers in vicinity

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Tomorrow 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT

PROB30

Vis:

4 SM

Wind:

VRB

@ 20 G 30 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 3500' AGL
Broken clouds 6000' AGL

Wx:

Light Snowshowers, Mist

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Tomorrow 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT

Vis:

2 SM

Wind:

270°

@ 17 G 26 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 2500' AGL
Overcast 4000' AGL

Wx:

Light Snow, Mist

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TAFs from nearby airports:

Today 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

340°

@ 5 KT

Cld:

Few clouds 11000' AGL
Broken clouds 20000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Today 7:00 PM - Tomorrow 3:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

240°

@ 16 G 27 KT

Cld:

Few clouds 10000' AGL
Broken clouds 20000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 3:00 AM - 10:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

150°

@ 10 KT

Wind Shear:

2000 FT AGL
210°@35 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 11000' AGL
Broken clouds 20000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

220°

@ 13 G 26 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 4500' AGL
Broken clouds 10000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT

PROB30

Vis:

4 SM

Wind:

CALM

Cld:

Broken clouds 3500' AGL
Broken clouds 5000' AGL

Wx:

Light Snowshowers, Light Rainshowers

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Today 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

040°

@ 3 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 20000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Today 8:00 PM - Tomorrow 2:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

230°

@ 12 G 22 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 8000' AGL
Broken clouds 20000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 2:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

120°

@ 6 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 8000' AGL
Overcast 11000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

250°

@ 13 G 22 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
Broken clouds 10000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Today 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

250°

@ 5 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 20000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Today 7:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

270°

@ 15 G 24 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 20000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 4:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

220°

@ 13 G 25 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 8000' AGL
Broken clouds 20000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 4:00 AM - 10:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

140°

@ 5 KT

Wind Shear:

2000 FT AGL
220°@35 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 25000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

190°

@ 10 G 18 KT

Cld:

Few clouds 10000' AGL
Scattered clouds 20000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT

PROB30

Vis:

4 SM

Wind:

CALM

Cld:

Broken clouds 3500' AGL
Broken clouds 5000' AGL

Wx:

Light Rainshowers, Light Snowshowers

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Dan Bartholomew

0233 E Airport Rd
Aspen, CO 81611

(970) 429-2851 (Office)

Pitkin County

506 E Main
Aspen, CO 81611

(970) 920-5200 (Office)

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No ratings | 1 review

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10/23/18
William K.
Expect to be charged a "departure fee" of around $20.00 for just landing, and immediately taking off again. (single engine) I was shocked to receive a bill in the mail requiring payment of their ridiculous fee. KASE really needs to post a tab on th…
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