Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (KASE)
Aspen, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KASE
IATA
ASE
City
Aspen
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
7,820 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
39.2232, -106.8688
Overview
Notoriously challenging mountain airport requiring special pilot qualification. Steep terrain on all sides.
Current Weather at KASE
Pilots flying into or out of Aspen-Pitkin County Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KASE 180953Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01170078Wind 210° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 21
Current TAF
TAF KASE 180541Z 1806/1906 20005KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN110 FM181500 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250 FM181800 35008KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1818/1824 VRB15G30KT 4SM -TSRA BKN070CB FM190200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140Decode METAR for KASE
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KASE. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KASE. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Aspen. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Aspen-Pitkin County Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KASE include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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