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KEGE → Aspen · 68 miles · I-70 East + Highway 82

Eagle Vail Airport car service to Aspen.

Eagle County Regional Airport (KEGE) sits at 6,548 feet — 1,272 feet lower than KASE — with longer runways and a more reliable approach corridor. 68 miles from downtown Aspen via I-70 and Highway 82. JetSet Mountain FBO Ground Transportation holds credentialed ramp access at both KEGE FBOs: Signature Flight Support and NetJets.

68 miles
Distance
90 min
Transfer time
2 FBOs
Both covered

Why experienced travelers choose KEGE

Eagle County Regional Airport records significantly fewer weather-related disruptions per season than KASE. Its 6,548-foot elevation and longer runways accommodate a broader range of aircraft, and its approach corridor is less sensitive to the ceiling and wind conditions that close Aspen. Many principals who have experienced a KASE rerouting actively choose KEGE for subsequent trips — accepting the 90-minute transfer in exchange for operational certainty.

The transfer from Eagle to Aspen follows I-70 East through Glenwood Canyon, then Highway 82 up the Roaring Fork Valley through Carbondale and Basalt to Aspen. It is 68 miles — approximately 90 minutes of consistently scenic mountain driving. JetSet Mountain FBO Ground Transportation chauffeurs know this corridor in all seasons and conditions.

JetSet Mountain holds credentialed ramp access at Signature Flight Support (formerly Vail Valley Jet Center, acquired and rebranded by Signature Aviation) and at NetJets' dedicated KEGE terminal. Your chauffeur is staged at your designated FBO and positioned plane-side before wheels-down. When KASE reroutes to KEGE, the vehicle repositions automatically under the same flat-rate block.

Every KEGE transfer includes
Credentialed access at Signature Flight Support and NetJets
68 mi · 90 min via I-70 East + Highway 82
Scenic Glenwood Canyon + Roaring Fork Valley
Cadillac Escalade ESV or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Same flat rate as KASE — no distance surcharge
Automatic coverage if KASE reroutes to KEGE

Common questions about this route.

01

How long does it take to drive from Eagle Airport to Aspen?

The drive from Eagle County Regional Airport (KEGE) to Aspen is 68 miles — approximately 90 minutes via I-70 East through Glenwood Canyon and Highway 82 up the Roaring Fork Valley. Winter conditions can extend the drive by 15-30 minutes.
02

Which FBO at KEGE should my flight crew use?

KEGE has two FBOs: Signature Flight Support (formerly Vail Valley Jet Center, now operating under the Signature Aviation brand) and NetJets, which operates a dedicated terminal for owner and fractional operations. JetSet Mountain holds credentialed ramp access at both. Specify the FBO at flight planning and we'll stage at the correct location.
03

Is the I-70 / Glenwood Canyon route reliable in winter?

I-70 through Glenwood Canyon is the standard route between Eagle and Aspen and is well-maintained year-round. CDOT closures are uncommon but can occur during severe weather or rockfall events. JetSet Mountain chauffeurs monitor CDOT conditions in real time and adjust routing as needed.
04

Should I fly into KEGE instead of KASE?

If your aircraft is sized correctly for KASE's approach minimums and conditions are stable, KASE is the closest option (3 miles to downtown Aspen). If you prioritize operational certainty, KEGE is the more reliable airport — 1,272 ft lower than KASE, longer runways, broader aircraft compatibility, and significantly fewer weather-related disruptions per season.

Eagle, Aspen, Rifle. One block.

All three airports. Flat rate. No alternate-airport fees.

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