Pitkin County encourages public to participate in airport terminal design survey

Pitkin County is inviting residents and stakeholders to play a direct role in shaping the final design of the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport terminal by responding to a survey about the proposed terminal designs. 

Through months of public outreach and informed by the Common Ground Recommendations, a set of guidelines for the airport modernization project, two design concepts have been identified. The survey asks participants to deliberate between the final conceptual design layout options, named Concept 2+ and Concept 3+. 

“I strongly encourage everyone to take the survey,” Airport Director Diane Jackson said in a press release. “We truly value community input and want to hear from as many people as possible.”

Respondents will be able to review the design graphics and comparisons slides available at the survey link to inform their choices between the two concepts. Participants are encouraged to share feedback on the proposed terminal layout, options for ground transportation center and parking, and the overall look and feel of the airport terminal design that reflects the Roaring Fork Valley’s values and culture. 

Input from the survey will help determine the final concept before advancing to the schematic design phase, which will result in more precise design layouts including information on the square footage. 

The terminal design survey is now available and will remain open through Jan. 4, 2026. Results will be summarized and shared publicly following the closing of the survey. 

Community members can take the survey, learn about the modernization project, current planning efforts, additional information, and updates at aspenairport.com/modernization.