As of September 1st, 2009
The Eagle County Airport in Vail, CO (EGE) is now open again for aircraft traffic after a $40 Million resurfacing and runway extension. Eagle County officials just completed a 1000ft extension to runway 07/25 to 9000ft in length. The completion of this extension occurs in time for this years upcoming Ski Season.
This runway modification makes Eagle a great option for our clients flying into Aspen, Rifle and outlying ski areas given its runway length and airport location. With the current extension most aircraft can make the usual Northeast /New York and South East /Florida Airports non-stop 95% of the time.
Seasoned Private Jet Fliers are all to aware that flying in and out of Aspen for example poses some safety concerns due to it’s location. Especialy due to Aircraft performance and the ability to make the departure climb requirements. Therefore only Citation X’s or larger can make it non-stop to the East Coast safely. The new runway at Eagle virtually elimates these concerns thus making it a safer option for travel in and out of the Colorado Ski Area. InJet members can now enjoy non-stop flights on Lear 60’s, Hawker 800’s and most midsize aircraft as well.
InJet will be posting the dates for this year’s Mountain Ski Area Slot Requirements as soon as they are posted. Stay Tuned!