Aspen/Pitkin County Airport announces closure dates for 2026 pavement maintenance

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport has announced the future dates for its annual spring closure in order to complete required airfield pavement maintenance — the airport will be closed at 9 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2026, until Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Spring maintenance has become a requirement on the ASE runway and taxiway in recent years to address the aging pavement and ensure safety for commercial and general aviation users, according to a Pitkin County press release.

“This closure approach has been well-received in recent years, and we are continuing the practice in 2026,” Airport Director Diane Jackson said in a prepared statement. “We’re also pleased to complete the work ahead of the Memorial Day holiday, with a second phase of improvements taking place overnight later in the season to avoid an additional runway closure.”

The closure schedule was designed in coordination with aviation partners and the community schedule to minimize disruptions in 2026, the press release confirms.

Passengers are encouraged to contact airlines directly for travel arrangements, while general aviation inquiries should be directed to the airport’s fixed-base operator, Atlantic Aviation.

Following the full runway upgrade at the airport, which was approved by voters in 2024 and is scheduled for completion in 2027, annual spring closures will no longer be required.