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Eagle County Regional Airport

Eagle, United States

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Eagle County Regional Airport

Eagle, United States
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6548 ft
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Gateway to Colorado's premier ski resort destinations.

Opened
1976
Location
Eagle, United States
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) is a public airport located in Eagle, Colorado, serving the Vail and Beaver Creek resort communities. Situated at an elevation of approximately 6,548 feet above sea level, it is one of the highest-altitude commercial airports in the United States, presenting unique operational challenges for aircraft performance. The airport sees significant seasonal traffic, with its busiest periods occurring during the winter ski season when demand from leisure travelers surges. It handles both commercial airline service and general aviation, and its proximity to world-class ski resorts makes it a premium destination airport. Eagle County Regional Airport underwent major terminal renovations in the 2000s to accommodate growing passenger volumes. Despite its relatively small size, it offers nonstop service to numerous major U.S. cities, particularly during peak winter months.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building with multiple gates serving commercial and general aviation passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, hotel shuttles, and bus services connecting passengers to Vail, Beaver Creek, and surrounding resort communities approximately 30–35 miles away.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving EGE include American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines, primarily with seasonal nonstop routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Situated at an elevation of approximately 6,548 feet (1,996 meters) above sea level.
  • ›Primarily serves the Vail and Beaver Creek ski resort communities.
  • ›Experiences dramatically increased traffic during the winter ski season compared to summer.
  • ›Nonstop service expands significantly in winter, with routes to major hubs across the U.S.
  • ›High-altitude location requires special aircraft performance calculations for takeoff and landing.
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Airlines serving this airport

United Airlines
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EGE → DENUA · DH4
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Eagle County Regional Airport
Encyclopaedia

Eagle County Regional Airport is a public airport in Gypsum, Colorado, United States. The airport is also sometimes advertised as the Vail/Eagle Airport by airlines and other entities as it is located 4 miles from Eagle and 37 miles from Vail. It covers 632 acres (256 ha) and has one runway. It is the primary commercial airport for the Vail and Beaver Creek ski resorts, and, as a result, service is highly seasonal, with more flights in the winter than during the rest of the year.

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