Recommended Arrival Procedures

Runway 33: Weather & winds permitting, use Runway 15 for all landings.  If necessary to use Runway 33, a high approach should be made without over flying the town of Aspen.

Downwind altitudes of 9,000 MSL for aircraft less that 12,500 pounds and 9,500 MSL for aircraft 12,500 pounds or more should be scrupulously maintained until making the turn to base.

Runway 15:  Runway 15 is the preferred runway for all landings.  NOTE:  Runway 15 landings are uphill 2%, this will help with deceleration

Approach and Landing Procedures IFR & VFR

• Establish the inbound flight path to require no more than a 20-degree bank angle to follow the noise abatement track.
• Observe all airspeed limitations & ATC instructions.
• Initial inbound altitude for noise abatement should be a descending path from 2,500 ft. AGL or higher.
• The FAF or not more than 4 miles from runway threshold, extend landing gear.  Final landing flap configuration should be delayed at pilot's discretion to enhance noise abatement.
• Use of the 3-degree PAPI or higher if possible is recommended.
• During landing, use minimum reverse thrust consistent with safety for runway conditions and available length.

Standard Departure Procedure VFR

As soon as possible, but no later than crossing airport boundary, turn right to a heading of 360 degrees (a 30 degree right turn from runway heading) and hold this heading for at least 2 miles from the airport.  NOTE:  It is recognized that aircraft performance will differ with aircraft type and takeoff conditions; therefore, the aircraft operator must have the latitude to determine whether takeoff thrust should be reduced prior to, during, or after flap retraction.

Standard Departure Procedure IFR

Use the Standard Instrument Departure (SID) as published and received in your clearance.  NOTE:  It is recognize that aircraft performance will differ with aircraft type and takeoff conditions; therefore, the aircraft operator must have the latitude to determine whether takeoff thrust should be reduced prior to, during, or after flap retraction.