Aspen Airport Reopens Following Law Enforcement Activity, Evacuations

Evacuations underway at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport as law enforcement responds to “incident”

Colorado 82 remains open in both directions, but travelers are being asked to avoid the airport as law enforcement responds to an "incident"

Aspen Airport reopens following law enforcement activity, evacuations

UPDATE AS OF 4:06 P.M.: The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport terminal has reopened after law enforcement personnel cleared the area. The terminal is now fully operational. Travelers should contact their airline directly for the latest information regarding flight status and schedule. UPDATE AS OF 3:09 P.M.: The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport has confirmed that evacuations are occurring. “Safety is our number one priority, and at this time we are focused…

Evacuations at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport as Law Enforcement Responds to An "Incident"

[UPDATE: September 22, 2026, 4:36 p.m.] Aspen Airport has announced that the airport has reopened after law enforcement cleared the area. Pitkin County posted the following on its website: “September 22, 2026 4:36 PM AIRPORT UPDATE: The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport terminal has reopened after law enforcement cleared the area. AIRPORT UPDATE: The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport terminal has reopened after law […]