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Aspen Pitkin County ASE Airport Overview

Aspen-Pitkin County Airport ASE - at an elevation of 7,820 feet - serves the Colorado county of Pitkin and the city of Aspen, which is famous for its ski resorts and for hosting important national & international seminars.  Aspen's beauty draws people year-round for hang gliding, fishing, cycling, hiking and more.
The Airport is located 4 miles northeast of the central business district of Aspen, accessible directly from Highway 82 (which runs north, around Glenwood Springs, into Interstate Hwy 70). 

With an estimated 445,470 passengers in 2011, and the runway of 7,006 feet being extended by another 1,000 feet, Aspen Pitkin County Airport is presently served served by Frontier & United Airlines, offering numerous direct flights within the U.S. and connections around the world.

Aspen-Pitkin County Airporthas one passenger terminal.  (For detailed terminal information, click on 'Terminal Map'.)

Parking options at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport include 2 parking lots. Lot A Premium Parking is across from the terminal for short- & long-term parking. Lot B Economy Parking is further away.  Both offer the first hour of parking free - ideal for passenger pickup/dropoff.
Payment options: (a) Use credit card when entering the lot and use the same one when leaving it. (b) take a ticket when entering the lot, take it with you and pay before returning to your car; then insert ticket into pay station at terminal exit; cash & credit card accepted; insert validated ticket to open gate. (c) take parking ticket upon entering lot, when leaving insert ticket at exit gate and use your credit card.  Pay stations are located in the Arrivals & Departures areas. Only Visa, Mastercard & American Express cards are accepted. 
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To get from Aspen-Pitkin County Airport to your destination you can rent a car, take a taxi or a bus:
1. Airport to Aspen free bus stops at Airport entry on Hwy 82, starting at 6am, every half hour to 5pm; every 15 mins 5am-1am, and at 1:31, 2:01 & 2:45am. All buses make stops throughout Aspen and terminate at Rubey Park TransportCenter, one block from Silver Queen Gondola in Aspen's center.
2. Roaring Fork Transportation RFTA (tel. 970-925-8484 or visit rfta.com) operates a commuter bus service from Aspen to Rifle, inner city service & Glenwood Springs, ski shuttle service to 4 Aspen ski areas.
3. The bus stop for Snowmass is on the opposite side of Hwy 82 from the Airport, at the traffic light. Free buses departs at 6:23am  and thereafter every 30 minutes until 4:53pm. After 4:53pm buses depart eery 15 mins until 12:53am. Thereafter buses leave at 1:23, 1:3, 2:2, & 2:38am.
4. The Colorado Mountain Express (800-525-6363 ) is located inside the arrivals area and offers door-to-door service via shared-ride shuttles, charter vans and CME chauffeured cars, and serves all the major ski areas.
5. The Snow Limousine (tel. 977-859-5466)offers airport shuttles, charter services and scenic tours.



Aspen Pitkin County ASE Services

Aspen Pitkin County ASE Airport Update History

  • Updated ASE Airports page - Apr 24, 2012
  • Updated ASE Taxis & Limos page - Apr 2, 2012
  • Updated ASE Airport Intro page - Feb 7, 2012
  • Updated ASE Main Terminals page - Feb 7, 2012

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