What's the closest airport to Aspen?
The closest airport to Aspen is Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (ASE), 4 miles from town — but ASE is closed April 23 to May 21, 2026 for required runway maintenance. The next closest commercial airport is Eagle County Regional (EGE) at 68 miles (90 minutes by ground). Denver International (DEN) is 220 miles (4+ hours).
01Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
Code: ASE / KASE. Distance to Aspen: 4 miles. ASE is technically closest, but operates a single runway and closes April 23 through May 21, 2026 for runway maintenance. ASE also has frequent weather cancellations year-round due to its mountain-valley location.
02Eagle County Regional (EGE) — recommended alternative
Code: EGE / KEGE. Distance to Aspen: 68 miles. Drive time: 90 minutes via I-70 West and CO-82 South through the Roaring Fork Valley. EGE has direct flights from major US hubs and is the most weather-reliable commercial alternative to ASE. The route avoids Vail Pass entirely.
03Denver International (DEN)
Code: DEN / KDEN. Distance to Aspen: 220 miles. Drive time: 4+ hours via I-70 West and CO-82 South. DEN has the most flight options but the drive is long enough that most travelers prefer the DEN→EGE regional hop instead.