Aspen-Pitkin County Airport closed runway for repairs after a "X" sign fire caused heat damage.

Aspen-Pitkin County Airport closed its runway after a lighted "X" sign, used to indicate runway availability, caught fire, causing significant heat damage to the pavement. The fire compromised a 20x20ft section of the runway. The airport announced an urgent runway closure, with arrivals affected from 11am and departures from 5pm. Repairs are ongoing, and the runway is expected to reopen Friday morning.

June 05, 2024
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