ASE will be closed Sunday, April 4, 2027, at 11:00 p.m. through Friday, November 19, 2027, at 7:00 p.m.

The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) will close to commercial and general aviation operations Sunday, April 4, 2027, at 11:00 p.m. through Friday, November 19, 2027, at 7:00 p.m. to undergo the voter-approved infrastructure improvements to enhance safety, access, efficiency, and long-term operational reliability.

Construction Updates

For all construction updates go to: https://www.aspenairport.com/modernization/construction/

Construction on Owl Creek Road and the Owl Creek Trail began the week of July 27, motorists can expect alternating one-lane traffic and brief delays on Owl Creek Road with impacts expected to continue through October 2026. By November 2026, Owl Creek Road and Trail is expected to be back to two lanes and in its new configuration.

This early construction work marks the beginning of the Airport Modernization Project’s first construction phase, preparing the site for the airport’s 2027 runway reconstruction through roadway, trail, utility and other infrastructure improvements.

The enabling work includes realigning a portion of Owl Creek Road and Owl Creek Trail, relocating underground utilities including a water line, shifting and realigning the Airport Operations Center parking lot, extending the Owl Creek culvert, and constructing a temporary haul route, along with staging and batch plant areas that will support runway reconstruction next year.

Construction Manager at Risk

Kiewit Infrastructure has been selected as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport runway reconstruction and shift project following a competitive selection process.

Kiewit has experience with large transportation and aviation projects, including the 2007 rehabilitation project of the ASE runway, and will collaborate on design development and constructability review, cost estimating, and overall construction planning.

The Kiewit team is excited to begin working with the project team to help define scope, schedule, and overall approach.

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