Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (KASE)
Medium airport · Aspen, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KASE |
| IATA | ASE |
| Elevation | 7,820 ft (2384 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°13'24" W 106°52'8" 39.22320, -106.86900 |
| Location | Aspen, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,006 ft (2440 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) at a glance
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) is a medium airport in Aspen, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as ASE. The field elevation of 7,820 ft (2384 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KASE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 8,006 ft (2440 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KASE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle County Regional Airport | KEGE | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport | KGUC | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Garfield County Regional Airport | KRIL | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Montrose Regional Airport | KMTJ | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Yampa Valley Airport | KHDN | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7,820 ft field elevation of Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)
What is the ICAO code of Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)?
The ICAO identifier of Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) is KASE, and its IATA code is ASE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) above sea level?
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) sits at an elevation of 7,820 feet (2384 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) located?
The airport lies at 39.2232, -106.8690 — in Aspen, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eagle County Regional Airport, about 47 km away.
Does KASE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KASE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)?
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,006 ft (2440 m) with a ASP surface.