Eagle County Regional Airport – EGE Eagle County
Serving the greater area of Eagle County, Colorado, the Eagle County Regional Airport is the main gateway for Vail and Beaver Creek. In 2010, the airport was listed as the 8th Most Extreme Airports in America by History Channel. This is due to its mountainous terrain, elevation, and weather condition, making landing and takeoff extremely challenging. The airport operates on a seasonal basis, with the majority of its flight operations scheduled during winter. During this season, the airport is the second-busiest airport in Colorado because of the large number of passengers traveling to Eagle County for skiing.
Best Time to Visit
Eagle Country Regional Airport used to serve daily flight schedules in the 1970s before receiving mainline jet service. The increase of passengers traveling to and from the airport, especially during winter ski season, reached a total of 36 jet flights per week, in 1994. To accommodate the growing number of travelers, the airport underwent renovations in 2001 and 2007. Recently, a new terminal was added with four gates and upgraded facilities and services. Passengers can now take advantage of these upgrades ensuring that their next trip to Glenwood Springs or New Castle is smooth flowing.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are no onsite hotels at Eagle County Regional Airport as most travelers head-off directly to hotels near ski resorts, such as Grand Hyatt Vail or the Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort. These hotels are less than an hour away from the airport but less than 10 minutes drive from Vail Ski Resort. Alternative hotels located within a 5-mile radius are the Best Western Plus Eagle Lodge & Suites and the Eagle River Lodge.
Passengers that wish to visit Vail Ski Resort during winter ski season can also book their flight via Aspen/Pitkin County Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Vail, CO airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Vail, CO, United States (EGE-Eagle County Regional) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the EGE airport.
Most of these EGE
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Vail, CO
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the EGE airport are Lakota Canyon Golf Club, Battlement Mesa Golf Club, and Johnson’s Park Miniature Golf.
Map of Vail, CO Hotels
View all Vail, CO, United States (EGE-Eagle County Regional) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Vail, CO, United States (EGE-Eagle County Regional) location map.
Weather Forecast for Vail, CO, United States (EGE-Eagle County Regional)
If you planning to travel to Vail, CO, United States (EGE-Eagle County Regional), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 12:11 PM.
The temperature feels like 42.45 with a humidity level of 69 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 70 percent with visibility at 13.5 percent.
Today’s UV index is 3, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-southwest at a speed of 8 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 1:59 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/28
Broken clouds
44°F
High: 55°F
Low: 33°F
Precipitation: 20%
Monday
4/29
Broken clouds
48°F
High: 62°F
Low: 40°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
4/30
Scattered clouds
51°F
High: 64°F
Low: 38°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
5/1
Mix snow/rain
50°F
High: 62°F
Low: 32°F
Precipitation: 35%
Thursday
5/2
Mix snow/rain
42°F
High: 53°F
Low: 28°F
Precipitation: 30%
Friday
5/3
Scattered clouds
39°F
High: 55°F
Low: 33°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Vail, CO EGE airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free EGE airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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