Aspen at night

John R. Copeland wrote:
"Blanche" wrote in message

.... A small single can
physically take off to the SW and make the turn to get out to the
NW but not too many other aircraft (other than helicopter). Landings
are to the SE, takeoffs to the NW with an immediate turn N for the
missed.

You are technically correct, Blanche, but don't take off to the SW
without observing this note from the KASE Airport Information Chart:
"Take-off not authorized on Rwy 15 without written permission
from airport manager."
Though I'm not certain, I think noise issues affect that operation, too.

BTW, Blanche, have you ever visited the huge localizer antenna array
up at the top of Ajax, near the restaurant?
Impressive, isn't it?

Top of Ajax is about the only place to put the antennas!

As for the SW takeoff, the noise issues are complaints from the
McMansions at the SW end of the valley. Once upon a time Babs had
a ranch there, don't know if she still does or not.

(you know you're a local when you call it Ajax and Buttermilk)