Global Express (BD700)
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Confusion; Situational Awareness
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Airport; Human Factors
While taxiing on the centerline of Taxiway A to Runway 15 at ASE; our right wing came very close to the windsock between Taxiways A4 and A5. The crew noticed how close we were and I turned left before the windsock. We cleared the windsock; but not by more than a few feet. The wingspan of our aircraft is substantial. I think smaller aircraft should be OK. I did ask Operations to add a note in our records about the windsock hazard for other flight crews. Windsock relocation would be ideal. Add a note in airport pilot briefing. Taxiway centerline realignment away from the windsock would help. Have Tower warn aircraft with large wingspans.
Global Express Captain reported taking evasive action on ASE Taxiway A between Taxiways A4 and A5 because he perceived his wingtip near the windsock located 84 ft off the taxiway centerline.