Crested Butte, Colorado

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Fly private to Crested Butte, a colorful mining town with extreme skiing, wildflower meadows and legendary singletrack

  • GUC
  • ASE
  • CSE

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Crested Butte is a former coal-mining town at the head of the Gunnison Valley whose brightly painted Victorian storefronts and laid-back culture have helped it remain one of Colorado’s least-developed ski towns. Crested Butte Mountain Resort sits a few miles up the road in the town of Mount Crested Butte and is known for steep, extreme terrain. In summer, the surrounding meadows are famous for wildflowers, and the area is considered one of the birthplaces of mountain biking.

Getting to Crested Butte by car means a long drive from any major city, with the trip from Denver taking well over four hours. The nearest commercial airport is in Gunnison, about 30 miles south, and flying private into Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport cuts most of that travel time. From there, the drive up the valley is short and scenic. Visitors come for skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing on the Gunnison and Taylor rivers and the town’s relaxed dining scene.

Airports

Charter to and from Crested Butte airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Crested Butte, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • GUC

    Commercial airport

    Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport

    Gunnison · KGUC

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    9,400 ft

  • ASE

    Commercial airport

    Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)

    Aspen · KASE

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    8,006 ft

  • CSE

    Regional airport

    Crested Butte Airpark

    Crested Butte

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Crested Butte

When to go. Crested Butte’s ski season typically runs from late November into early April, with deep snow and quiet slopes much of the winter. July is wildflower season, when the meadows are at their most colorful. Late September brings golden aspens along Kebler Pass. Summer days are warm and nights cool. Spring and late fall are off-seasons, when some businesses close and dirt roads can be muddy.

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    Crested Butte Mountain Resort

    The resort offers groomed cruisers for all levels alongside some of the most challenging lift-served and hike-to extreme terrain in Colorado.

  2. 02

    Elk Avenue

    Crested Butte’s main street is lined with brightly painted historic buildings housing restaurants, bars, galleries and shops, all within an easy walk.

  3. 03

    Crested Butte Wildflower Festival

    Each July, guided hikes, workshops and tours celebrate the wildflowers that blanket the surrounding meadows, earning the town its title of Colorado’s wildflower capital.

  4. 04

    Mountain Biking Trails

    Trails like the 401 Trail and Snodgrass offer flowing singletrack through aspens and wildflowers, and the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in town celebrates the sport’s local roots.

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    Kebler Pass

    West of town, this dirt road crosses one of the largest aspen groves in North America, which turns vivid gold in late September.

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    Gunnison River and Taylor Canyon

    Near Gunnison and Almont, these waters are known for trout fishing, rafting and scenic drives, with Taylor Park Reservoir farther up the canyon.

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Flying private in Crested Butte

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Crested Butte?

Littlebird flies in and out of Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC), Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE), and Crested Butte Airpark (CSE). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Crested Butte?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Crested Butte?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Crested Butte?

Popular trips include Denver (about 40 min), Albuquerque (about 1 hr 30 min), Salt Lake City (about 1 hr 40 min), and Jackson Hole (about 2 hr 10 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Crested Butte, CO safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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