Flying in Aspen, CO
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Aspen — the nearest is Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (KASE), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 46m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 14m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Aspen
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)
Lake County Airport
Eagle County Regional Airport
Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
Central Colorado Regional Airport
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport
Garfield County Regional Airport
Salida Airport - Harriet Alexander Field
Blake Field
Montrose Regional Airport
Granby Grand County Airport
Meeker Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:37–19:23 | 14h 46m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:23–16:37 | 9h 14m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8.8°C / 48°F | -5°C / 23°F | 11 km/h | 41% |
| Summer | 24.8°C / 77°F | 6.3°C / 43°F | 12 km/h | 26% |
| Autumn | 13.3°C / 56°F | -3.4°C / 26°F | 10 km/h | 25% |
| Winter | 0.5°C / 33°F | -12.3°C / 10°F | 10 km/h | 40% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Aspen, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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