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Western Slope counties study regional sustainable aviation fuel as Aspen airport plans multimillion‑dollar rebuild
Summary
Pitkin and Eagle County officials described a multi‑county feasibility study for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using municipal waste and other feedstocks, funded in part by a Department of Local Affairs grant; Aspen airport leaders also outlined a full redevelopment plan that could require a planned nine‑month runway closure in 2027.
Officials from Pitkin and Eagle counties briefed the joint meeting on a regional feasibility study exploring sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) options for Western Slope airports and a parallel, large‑scale redevelopment of Aspen‑area airport facilities that could disrupt commercial service.
John Peacock (Pickett County) said counties and partners issued a joint request for proposals and selected a consultant under a Department of Local Affairs grant to model SAF production pathways, feedstocks, certification paths and financial models. "We've got Mesa County," he said, naming counties brought into the partnership because of local feedstock and infrastructure advantages; Delta County and other western counties are also participating for…
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