X Games Aspen 2026 — Private Jet Emissions Tracker
Winter Action Sports · Buttermilk Mountain, Aspen, Colorado
Total CO₂
236 t
metric tonnes
Flights Tracked
49
private jet movements
Distinct Aircraft
46
unique tail numbers
Last updated January 25th 2026
Carbon Sky Index tracked 49 private jet movements across Aspen, Eagle, and Rifle during X Games Aspen 2026 2026. A total of 49 private jet movements were recorded, emitting an estimated 235.7 metric tonnes of CO₂. Emissions estimates are calculated using the EUROCONTROL EMEP/EEA Guidebook 2023 LTO and cruise phase methodology.
Private jet activity at Aspen, Eagle, and Rifle averaged 98.9 t CO₂ per day in the 30 days before the event. During the X Games Aspen 2026 window, daily emissions peaked at 110.4 t CO₂ on January 22 — 12% above baseline.
Daily Flight Activity
vs. 30-day rolling baseline
Peak above 30-day baseline
+12%
Excess emissions on peak day
12 t
Peak inbound date · 43 total
January 22
Of the 49 total movements recorded, 43 were inbound arrivals and 6 were outbound departures. Inbound flights generated 208.2 t CO₂ and outbound flights generated 27.5 t CO₂.
Inbound / Outbound Split
Inbound arrivals
43
flights
208 t CO₂
Outbound departures
6
flights
27 t CO₂
First & Last
First arrival
Boca Raton (KBCT)
Thu, Jan 22, 2026
Last departure
Knoxville (KTYS)
Sun, Jan 25, 2026
The table below lists all 49 private jet movements tracked at Aspen, Eagle, and Rifle during X Games Aspen 2026 2026. 29 aircraft were making their first recorded visit to the event airports in the prior four months.
All Flights
49 totalLas Vegas→Aspen
2.0 t CO₂
Seattle→Rifle
3.8 t CO₂
Las Vegas→Rifle
1.3 t CO₂
Eagle→Knoxville
6.2 t CO₂
Denver→Aspen
1.9 t CO₂
Carlsbad→Aspen
2.3 t CO₂
St Petersburg-Clearwater→Aspen
7.2 t CO₂
Van Nuys→Aspen
2.9 t CO₂
Santa Barbara→Aspen
2.9 t CO₂
Denver→Eagle
0.6 t CO₂
Aircraft arrived from 10 distinct origin airports during the event window. The highest-volume origin was Salt Lake City (KSLC), which accounted for 3 arrivals and approximately 2.6 metric tonnes of CO₂.
Top Origin Cities
| Rank | Origin city | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake CityKSLC | 3 | 3 t | 0.9 t |
| 2 | Las VegasKLAS | 3 | 7 t | 2.5 t |
| 3 | St Petersburg-ClearwaterKPIE | 2 | 16 t | 8.0 t |
| 4 | Santa BarbaraKSBA | 2 | 9 t | 4.5 t |
| 5 | TampaKTPA | 2 | 24 t | 12.0 t |
| 6 | Boca RatonKBCT | 2 | 23 t | 11.7 t |
| 7 | ChicagoKMDW | 2 | 13 t | 6.7 t |
| 8 | TeterboroKTEB | 2 | 21 t | 10.4 t |
| 9 | SeattleKBFI | 2 | 8 t | 3.8 t |
| 10 | Las VegasKHND | 1 | 2 t | 2.0 t |
Fleet Breakdown
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private jets flew to X Games Aspen 2026 2026?
Carbon Sky Index tracked 49 private jet movements across Aspen, Eagle, and Rifle during the X Games Aspen 2026 2026 window (January 22, 2026 to January 26, 2026). These 46 distinct aircraft emitted an estimated 236 metric tonnes of CO₂.
How much CO₂ did private jets emit at X Games Aspen 2026 2026?
Private jets flying to and from X Games Aspen 2026 2026 emitted an estimated 236 metric tonnes of CO₂ in total. Carbon Sky Index calculates emissions using the EUROCONTROL EMEP/EEA Guidebook 2023 methodology, covering both LTO (landing and takeoff) and cruise phase emissions.
Which airport had the most private jet traffic during X Games Aspen 2026 2026?
Carbon Sky Index monitored traffic across Aspen, Eagle, and Rifle. The highest volume of arriving aircraft came from Salt Lake City, with 3 inbound flights recorded.
How does Carbon Sky Index track private jet emissions?
Carbon Sky Index uses ADS-B transponder data to identify private jet movements at monitored airports. CO₂ estimates are calculated per flight using the EUROCONTROL EMEP/EEA Guidebook 2023 methodology, which accounts for aircraft type, route distance, and both LTO and cruise phase fuel burn. Data is updated daily.
Flight data is sourced from ADS-B transponder signals aggregated from a global receiver network and updated daily. CO₂ estimates are calculated using aircraft-type hourly burn rates from the Carbon Sky Index emissions model. Read methodology →