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Aspen-Pitkin Co/Sardy Field
Aspen, Colorado

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/20/2008 - 1/15/2009

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:ASE / KASE
Lat/Lng: 39.2231666667, -106.868861111
39-13-23.4000N, 106-52-07.9000W
Estimated by NGS
Elevation: 7820 feet Surveyed
Magnetic Variation: 12E, (1990), [10E (2008)]
Sectional: DENVER
From City: 3nm NW of Aspen

Operations

Use: Open to the public
Airspace Analysis: NOT ANALYZED
Existed Prior to 1959.
Ownership: Publicly owned
Activation: 03/1949
Attended: All year Every day 0700-2300 (local)
Control Tower: yes 0700-2200 (local)
Type: ATCT-A/C
Hours: 16
Days Tower Operational: ALL
Airspace Class: D, 0700-2200
Tower Radar: BCN, 0700-2000
ARTCC: Denver Center (ZDV)
FSS: Denver FSS (DEN)
NOTAMs and Weather: ASE NOTAM-D service at airport
Pattern Altitude: TPA for Light Aircraft 1185 AGL; TPA for Heavy Aircraft 1685 AGL.
Wind Indicator: Lighted
Segmented Circle: yes
Lights: Dusk-2300 (local time)
Beacon: Clear-Green (Lighted Land Airport)
Landing Fee: yes
ARFF: I B S 05/1973

Communications

CTAF: 118.850
UNICOM: 122.950
Weather: ASOS 970-925-9168
ATIS: 120.4
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Aspen Tower'
118.85, 288.3
Ground:
Contact 'Aspen Ground'
121.9
Approach:
Contact 'ASPEN' Approach (0700-2000 local)
123.8, 288.3
Departure:
Contact 'ASPEN' Departure (0700-2000 local)
123.8, 288.3
Emergency:
121.5
Other: --CLNC DEL 123.75
Master Provides: Basic Radar Service Contact Approach Control
LAWRS
Tower Remarks: Approach/Departure Service Provided by Denver ARTCC on Frequencies 125.35/327.8 (Aspen RCAG) When Aspen Approach/Departure Control Closed.
Radar Beacon Located Lat 39-13-53.049N Long 106-52-59.647W.
Primary Radar not Available. Radar Traffic Advisories & Services Available for Transponder Equipped Aircraft only.

Services

Fuel: Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A-1 - Kerosene, with Icing Inhibitor, freeze point -50C
Airframe Repair: Minor
Powerplant Repair: Minor
Bottled Oxygen: High pressure
Bulk Oxygen: High pressure
Transient Storage: Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services: Air Freight, Air Ambulance, Charter, Glider, Pilot Instruction, Parachute Jump Activity, Aircraft Rental, Glider Towing

Based Aircraft

Single Engine GA: 74
Multi Engine GA: 5
Jet GA: 2
Gliders: 2
Total: 83

Annual Operations

For year ending: 12/31/2006
Commercial Carriers: 5411
AirTaxi: 13847
Local GA (< 20 miles): 609
Non-local GA: 24693
Military Operations: 68
Total: 44628

Ownership

Owner: Pitkin County
506 E Main
Aspen, Co 81611
970-920-5200
Manager: James Elwood
0233 E Airport Rd
Aspen, Co 81611
970-920-5384

Runways

Runways: 00X
15/33

Runway 00X

Remarks: This Runway Exists to Support the Pkn LDA Associated with This Airport.

Runway 15/33

Length: 7006 feet
Width: 100 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 80,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 160,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: Med Intensity
End 15 End 33
True Alignment: 160, (150 Magnetic) 340, (330 Magnetic)
ILS Type: LOC/DME  
Right Hand Pattern:   Yes
Runway Markings: Nonprecision Instrument, Good Condition Nonprecision Instrument, Good Condition
Gradient: 2.0 2.0
Elevation at End: 7679.8' MSL 7819.9' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 7737' MSL 7820' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 57' AGL  
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.50°  
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway 15 PAPI Unusable Beyond 4 NM from Runway Threshold & Beyond 7 Deg Right of Runway Centerline.
 
Approach Lights: MALSF - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers
When Tower Closed Activate Malsf Runway 15, PAPI Runway 15 and REIL Runway 33 - CTAF.
 
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):   Yes
Objects:   Road
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Other than utility runway with a visual approach Other than utility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope: 50:1 40:1
Object Height:   22' AGL
Object Distance:   1100' Along centerline
550' Left of centerline

Procedures

Additional Remarks

A110*G-This Airport Has Been Surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.
Airport Closed 2300-0700.
Takeoff not Authorized on Runway 15 Without Written Permission from Airport Manager.
Review of Airplane Performance Rcmdd Including Da; Weight & Balance and Climb Performance.
Hang Gliders; Para Gliders; Hot Air Balloon & Glider Operations on & in View of Airport Up to 18000 Ft MSL.
Noise Abatement Procedures in Effect; Contact Airport Manager 970-920-5384.
FBO Requires 4 Hrs Advance Notice for Staging Aircraft Prior to Departure.
Due to High Approach Minimums Pilots may Need An IFR Alternate Even Though Weather is Forecast to be Higher than 2000-3.
Terrain Will not Allow for Normal Traffic Patterns. High Rates of Descent may be Rqrd Due to Terrain & Local Procs.
Airport Located in High Mountain Valley with Mountainous Terrain from 12500 - 14000 Ft MSL in Near Proximity to Airport; Numerous Unlighted Obstructions. All Adverse Weather Situations Magnified in Mountains. Operations During Periods of Reduced Visibility Discouraged for Pilots Unfamiliar with Area.
Uncontrolled Traffic on the Ramps. Runway 33 Run-Up Area not Visible from ATCT.
for All Ga Operations Between 30 Min After Ss to 2300 the Following Applies: Aircraft Equipped As Rqrd Under Far 91.205(D) for Inst Flight - Pilot is Inst Rated; VFR Pic Has Completed at Least One Takeoff or Ldng in the Preceding 12 Months at Ase. IFR: Execute Approach/Departure Procedures with ATC Clearance.
Stage II/III Aircraft only from 0700 to 30 Min After Ss by County Ordinance. Stage III Aircraft only from 30 Min After Ss to 2300. No Departures After 2230. All Stage I Aircraft Operations Prohibited; Violators Will be Prosecuted.
Unique VFR Departure Procedures Exist. Call Airport Manager 970-920-5384; or FBO 970-920-2016 for More Info.
(A106) Aircraft Requiring IFR Should File Flight Plan with Flight Service 45 Min Prior to Estd Departure.
Unless Ceilings are at Least 2000 Ft Above Highest Trrn & Vis is 15 Miles or More; Mountain Flying is not Recommended.
Airport Restricted to Maximum Aircraft Wingspan of 95 Ft.

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