Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Chicago ➔ Aspen

Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.

Estimated distance

~6,570 km

Average flight time

~8h 01m

Recommended aircraft

Heavy Jet (Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G450)

Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Chicago and Aspen aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.

Operational context

Chicago → Aspen: 1,628 km, 2h20 block time, departing Chicago Executive (KPWK) and arriving Aspen Pitkin (KASE). The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Aspen Pitkin (2434 m runway). Onward helicopter transfer available to Aspen Mountain.

Departure and arrival airports

Chicago Executive (KPWK)

Chicago Executive (KPWK / PWK) is a major business field at 42.11°N / 87.90°W, USA. Runway: 1554 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days. Business-aviation handling: Atlantic Aviation / Signature. Helicopter link: Centre Chicago.

Aspen Pitkin (KASE)

Aspen Pitkin (KASE / ASE) is a niche luxury field at 39.22°N / 106.86°W, USA. Runway: 2434 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Atlantic Aviation Aspen. Helicopter link: Aspen Mountain.

Route data

Great-circle distance: 1,628 km · 879 NM
Estimated block time: 2h20
Recommended aircraft: Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
Departure FBO: Atlantic Aviation / Signature — Chicago Executive (KPWK / PWK)
Arrival FBO: Atlantic Aviation Aspen — Aspen Pitkin (KASE / ASE)
Departure runway: 1554 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days
Arrival runway: 2434 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
Onward helicopter: Aspen Mountain

Seasonality & slots

Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.

Customs & formalities

Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Chicago to Aspen?

About 2h20 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,628 km great-circle between KPWK and KASE.

Which aircraft suits Chicago → Aspen?

A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2434 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.

How fast can we depart from Chicago Executive?

Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Atlantic Aviation / Signature.

What about customs and formalities?