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 030853Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP140 T00831028 53002

Wind 160° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 16

Current TAF

TAF KASE 030540Z 0306/0406 20008KT P6SM SCT250 FM031400 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250 FM031900 33010G17KT P6SM SCT250 FM040000 26007KT P6SM SCT250

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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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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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