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Private jet charter · BNA to ASE

Nashville to Aspen

About 2 hr 35 min in the air in a light jet, from Nashville International to Aspen/Pitkin County.

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Trip type
City, airport name or code

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Typical aircraft

Aircraft that fit this route.

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Citation Excel aircraft exterior
Midsize jet · we place clients on this type regularly

Citation Excel and XLS+

7 to 9 seats · ~1,700 to 1,800 nm

About 5 of this type through operators we work with.

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Citation Latitude aircraft exterior
Super midsize jet · we place clients on this type regularly

Citation Latitude

8 to 9 seats · ~2,700 nm

About 1 of this type through operators we work with.

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Challenger 300 aircraft exterior
Super midsize jet

Challenger 300 and 3500

8 to 9 seats · ~3,100 nm on the 300, ~3,400 nm on the 3500

About 2 of this type through operators we work with.

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Airports

Both ends of the trip.

Each field suits a different part of town. Choose one and the estimate above updates.

Leaving Nashville

Nashville airports and drive times →
BNAUsual choice

Nashville International

Nashville International is on the east side of town, about 15 minutes from downtown in normal traffic. Its longest runway is over 11,000 ft, with aircraft suitability confirmed for the planned load and conditions, and for a mountain trip this long we look first at a midsize or super midsize jet.

More about BNA

You board from the general aviation ramp about 15 minutes before departure. John C. Tune on the west side works for a light or midsize jet, and Smyrna serves Murfreesboro and the southeast side.

JWN

John C. Tune

The quieter field on the west side of Nashville, about 15 minutes from downtown, with a runway of about 6,000 ft that suits light and midsize jets.

MQY

Smyrna

On the southeast side, about 35 minutes from downtown, with an 8,000 ft runway that can support many aircraft, subject to a performance review for the specific airplane, load and conditions. It saves the drive for Murfreesboro and Rutherford County.

Arriving in Aspen

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ASEUsual choice

Aspen/Pitkin County

Aspen Pitkin County Airport, called Sardy Field, is about three miles from downtown Aspen. The drive is about 10 minutes to town and about 15 to 20 minutes to Snowmass Village.

More about ASE

The field sits at about 7,800 ft with one runway of about 8,000 ft. Arrivals land toward town and departures leave the other way because of the terrain. The airport closes overnight, from 11 pm to 7 am, and it will close from April 4 to November 19, 2027 while the runway is rebuilt.

EGE

Eagle County Regional

Eagle County Regional, near Vail, is the alternate when Aspen weather is down. It sits at about 6,500 ft, about 1,300 ft lower than Aspen, with a 9,000 ft runway and an easier approach.

More about EGE

Airline flights share the field, busiest in ski season. From Eagle it is about 70 miles and about an hour and a half by car to Aspen through Glenwood Springs.

RIL

Rifle Garfield County

Rifle is the other alternate, about 65 miles and about an hour and 20 minutes by car from Aspen. It sits at about 5,500 ft, lower and drier than Aspen, and its approach works in weather that closes Sardy Field.

More about RIL

The runway is about 7,000 ft, there is no airline traffic, and a car can be waiting if the crew has to divert.

Downtown Aspen with green ski slopes beyond the buildings
Downtown Aspen with green ski slopes beyond the buildings
When to go

The season for this trip.

  • Aspen has two seasons.
  • Winter runs from late November to mid April, with the tightest weeks from Christmas through New Year, Presidents Day weekend and the March spring break.
  • Summer runs from mid June through Labor Day, with the Food and Wine Classic in June, July 4 and the Music Festival through August.
  • On peak weeks the jets based in Nashville book out early and ramp parking at Aspen fills, so some aircraft drop you and reposition, which shows on the quote.
  • Book peak weeks two to four weeks ahead when you can.
  • In 2027 the Aspen airport closes from April 4 to November 19 for a runway rebuild, so late ski trips and summer trips that year land at Eagle or Rifle.
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What you should know

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  1. 01

    Nashville is on Central time and Aspen is on Mountain time. You gain an hour flying out and lose it on the way home.

  2. 02

    Aspen is a mountain airport with its own rules. The approach needs higher ceilings than a flat land airport, so snow and low cloud can hold arrivals for an hour or close the field for the afternoon.

  3. 03

    Eagle and Rifle are the plan B. On a marginal day the crew carries fuel to try Aspen once and then divert, and we set up a car at the alternate before you take off.

  4. 04

    In winter many operators do not land at Aspen after dark, and the sun sets there before 5 pm in December. Plan to leave Nashville by early afternoon so you land in daylight.

  5. 05

    In summer the thin air at 7,800 ft limits takeoff weight on a hot afternoon. For the flight home the crew may plan a morning departure, a lighter fuel load or a short fuel stop, and we tell you before you fly.

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Our standards

Every aircraft has to fit our standards.

  • We review the aircraft, its condition, the pilots’ experience and the requirements of your trip.
  • Our starting preference is an airframe from 2005 or newer. An exception comes with an explanation.
  • Your written quote identifies the aircraft, what the price includes and the terms that could change it.

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Fair questions

Nashville to Aspen questions.

How much does a private jet from Nashville to Aspen cost?

Your emailed planning estimate shows the current range for each cabin size. It moves with your dates, one way or round trip, and the number of seats. Peak ski weeks and the summer festival weeks land in the upper half. Your quote will be exact once the desk reviews the trip.

Which aircraft should I choose for Nashville to Aspen?

For the Rockies we look first at midsize and super midsize jets, especially in winter, when climb performance and range both matter. A midsize jet suits a smaller group with ski bags, and a super midsize jet adds range and cabin room for a larger group or a day with strong winter headwinds. Altitude and warm weather can limit how much weight an aircraft can carry out of Aspen. A pilot checks the aircraft and the load for your dates before we recommend a type.

What if we cannot land at Aspen?

The crew diverts to Eagle or Rifle, and we arrange a car to Aspen, about an hour and 20 minutes to an hour and a half by road. Diversions are more common in winter storms and on summer afternoons with thunderstorms. We watch the forecast the day before and tell you what the plan is.

Can we bring skis and other equipment?

Yes. List the skis, boots and oversized cases with the traveler count when you submit, because they can change the aircraft. We check the baggage space and the door size before we quote. Keep coats in the cabin, not the baggage hold, because the Aspen ramp is cold and the walk to the car is outside.

How far ahead should I book?

One to two weeks is comfortable for a normal week. For Christmas, New Year, Presidents Day and spring break, two to four weeks gives you a wider choice of aircraft. Shorter notice often works, with fewer aircraft to choose from.