Tomcich told Aspen Journalism via email that he would be surprised if the E175 does not face weight restrictions during the summer months — just as nearly all aircraft, including the CRJ700, do in the summer at ASE.
Tag: ASE
Posted inEnvironment
Forecasting what will fly if runway is moved animates airport debate
Data from other airports in the Western U.S. that serve mountain-resort destinations where such planes can land suggests there is relatively little demand for private Boeing 737s that are currently too big for Aspen.
Posted inEnvironment
Imminence of CRJ-700 retirement overstated in initial airport expansion studies
Consultants studying the airport for Pitkin County predicted in 2013 that the CRJ-700 fleet would be phased out “sometime in the next decade,” with retirements beginning in 2018. Half the fleet would be retired by 2021, with planes no longer in use by 2025, according to presentations delivered to Pitkin County commissioners in 2013 and 2014. That prediction about the CRJs being well on their way to retirement by now hasn’t borne out in the time frame presented. SkyWest, which operates flights for the three commercial carriers serving Aspen, is flying about 16% fewer CRJ-700s today than in 2018.
Posted inEnvironment
Air taxis and drop-and-go’s: In the mix that makes up 80% of ASE operations
On-demand and chartered private flights known as air taxis have gained popularity since the pandemic at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (ASE), surpassing operations from commercial carriers at an airfield where general aviation and air taxis make up 80% of the flights. Also, general aviation operations in 2021 reached their highest level since 2008.
Posted inEnvironment
Airport recommendations depend on pollution mitigation, cooperation from airlines
The vision committee is clear that it wants a cleaner airport, but there are real challenges to making that happen.
Posted inEnvironment
Airport expansion may not resolve pollution and noise problems
A citizen’s group recommends expansion, but only if mitigation is included. And a 2018 EA says without mitigation, noise, flights and emissions either increase or stay about the same.
Posted inLand Use, Pitkin County
Aspen runway expansion plans advance
Moving the existing runway by 80 feet to the west and widening it by 150 feet could help bring the airport up to FAA standards.
Posted inLand Use, Pitkin County
Airport progress requires shifting runway 80 feet to the west
A $132 million project could be needed if Aspen wants to accommodate the next generation of regional commercial jets.
Posted inWealth and Property
Need for second private jet center in Aspen questioned
An aviation industry executive has come out against the concept of adding a second private jet facility to Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, although the plan to build one seems to be headed for reality anyway.