Competition Is Strong for Aspen-Pitkin County Airport FBO Lease

Competition Strong for Aspen FBO Lease

With Atlantic Aviation's FBO lease at Colorado's Aspen-Pitkin County Airport set to expire later this year, there is fierce competition for the facility.

business jets lined up on ramp at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport — With its location in the heart of Colorado ski country and the upscale communities of Aspen, Aspen-Pitkin County Airport is no stranger to business jets. Seven FBO operators have thrown their hats into the ring to be the next operator of the private aviation facilities there. (Photo: Aspen-Pitkin County Airport)

By Curt Epstein • Business Aviation Services Editor

February 23, 2023

With the window on the request for proposals (RFP) to operate the lone FBO at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport/Sardy Field (KASE) now closed, competition to take over the facility is heating up. Colorado’s Pitkin County this week announced the respondents to its request to “develop, construct, operate, maintain and manage first-class, state-of-the-art FBO facilities and services at the airport,” which serves the upscale ski resort area.

Incumbent Atlantic Aviation has managed the facility for more than 15 years and will see its lease expire at the end of September. The Texas-based chain—which now has more than 100 locations, mainly in the U.S.—is interested in remaining and was among those who submitted a proposal to the county.

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