KASE
Airport
Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field
Aspen, Colorado

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:ASE / KASE
Lat/Lng:39.2218783333, -106.868233333
39-13-18.7620N, 106-52-05.6400W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 09/17/2022
Elevation:7837 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 09/17/2022
Magnetic Variation:09E,(2015), [8E (2025)]
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 0700-2000 (local)
Type:ATCT-TRACON
Hours:16
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:D,E,Class D Svc 0700-2000; Other Times Class E
Tower Radar:BCN,0700-2000
ARTCC:Denver(ZDV)Denver Center
FSS:Denver FSS(DEN)
NOTAMs and Weather:ASENOTAM-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:When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed Activate Malsf Runway 15; REIL Runway 33; PAPI Runway 15; MIRL Runway 15/33 - CTAF. REIL Runway 15 - Air Traffic Control Tower Control, Operate Day VFR only.
Beacon:Dusk-2300
Landing Fee:yes
ARFF:I B S 05/1973

Communications

CTAF:118.850
UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 970-205-2482 120.4
ATIS:120.4
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Aspen Tower'
288.3,118.85
Ground:
Contact 'Aspen Ground'
121.9
Clearance:
123.75
Approach:
Contact 'ASPEN' Approach (0700-2000 local)
288.3,123.8
Departure:
Contact 'ASPEN' Departure (0700-2000 local)
288.3,123.8
Emergency:
121.5
Master Provides:Basic Radar Service Contact Approach Control
LAWRS
Tower Remarks:Approach/Departure Control Service Provided by Denver ARTCC (Zdv) on Frequencies 119.85/363.15 (Aspen RCAG) When Aspen Approach Control (Ase) Closed. Used Also for Harei Star.
Primary Radar not Available. Radar Traffic Advisories & Services Available for Transponder Equipped Aircraft only.
Approach/Departure Control Service Provided by Denver ARTCC (Zdv) on Frequency 128.65/282.2 (Kremmling RCAG - for Mmary Star.
Approach/Departure Control Service Prvvd by Denver ARTCC (Zdv) on 127.1/343.65 (Montrose RCAG) - for Loyyd Star.

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A-1 - Kerosene, with Icing Inhibitor, freeze point -50C
Airframe Repair:Minor
for Aircraft Services Contact Unicom.
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

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:Pitkin County
506 E Main
Aspen, Co 81611
970-920-5200
Manager:Diane Jackson
0233 E Airport Rd
Aspen, Co 81611
970-429-1881

Runways

Runways:00X
15/33

Runway 00X

Remarks:Runway Exists to Support the Pkn LDA Assoc with This Airport for Flight Inspection Purposes.

Runway 15/33

Length:8006 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 09/17/2022
Width:100 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 373/F/B/X/T
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
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):7006 feet8006 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):7006 feet8006 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):7006 feet8006 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):7006 feet7006 feet
True Alignment:160,(152 Magnetic)340,(332 Magnetic)
ILS Type:LOC/DME 
Right Hand Pattern: Yes
Runway Markings:Nonprecision Instrument,Good ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance: 1000'
Elevation at End:7680.3' MSL7837.9' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold: 7820.4' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:7737.2' MSL7820.5' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:55' AGL 
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.50° 
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway
PAPI Unusbl Beyond 4 NM from Runway Threshold & Beyond 7 Degs Right of Runway Centerline.
 
Approach Lights:MALSF - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers 
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):YesYes
Objects: Road
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mileOther than utility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:34:140:1
Object Height: 22' AGL
Object Distance: 1100' Along centerline
550' Left of centerline

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

Airport Closed 2300-0700.
Prior Permission for Takeoff on Runway 15. Contact FBO 970-920-2016.
Due to Poor Visibility in Valley, Use Landing Lights in Traffic Pattern.
Review of Airplane Performance Rcmdd Including Da; Weight & Balance and Climb Performance.
Hang Gliders; Para Gliders; Hot Air Balloon & Glider Operations on & in Vicinity of Airport Up to 18000 ft MSL.
Noise Abatement Procedures in Effect. Contact Airport Operations 970-920-5760 Ext 0.
FBO Requires 2 Hours Advance Notice for Staging Aircraft Prior to Departure.
Due to High Approach Mnms Pilots may Need An IFR Altn Even Though Wx is Fcst 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 Air Traffic Control Tower.
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.
Unique VFR Departure Procedures Exist. Call Airport Operations 970-920-5760; 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 & Visible is 15 Miles or More; Mountain Flying is not Recommended.
Airport Restricted to Maximum Aircraft Wingspan of 95 ft.
Pilots are Responsible for Passengers in Ramp Area. Pedestrians and Vehicles Cannot Enter Taxiways Without ATC Clearance. Stay on the Solid Side of the Red Boundary Marking Line.
Cold Temperature Airport. Altitude Correction Required at or Below -21C.
Birds and Other Wildlife on and in Vicinity of Runways. Watch for Wildlife on or Near Runways
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 Runway.
All Commercial Aircraft Advise Prior to Pushback Onto Taxiway-a.
Caution: High Traffic Intxn - Aircraft Rtnely Hold Short of Taxiway A4 on Taxiway a When Inbound to Trml or GA Ramp.
Wind Cones Located 60 ft West of Taxiway a Centerline.

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