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: Aspen airport development
Posted inEnvironment
Microgrid feasibility study underway to connect Aspen airport, RFTA, public works
Greater efficiency, renewable energy storage are implementation goals.
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.