Why go
- Home rule city in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States.
- Served by Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE).
History
Aspen is the home rule city that is the county seat of, and the most populous municipality in, Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 7,004 at the 2020 United States census. Aspen is in a remote area of the Rocky Mountains' Sawatch Range and Elk Mountains, along the Roaring Fork River at an elevation just below 8,000 feet (2,400 m) on the Western Slope, 11 miles (18 km) west of the Continental Divide. Aspen is now a part of the Rifle, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700) · 2 routes: Denver*, Los Angeles*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ASE has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Denver, Los Angeles).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Aspen, Colorado. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.