Aspen Airport Closes Due to Wildfire | Denver News

Aspen Airport grounded all flights Wednesday evening after a sudden wildfire—called the Kittle Fire—erupted near Ruedi Reservoir, forcing SkyWest to cancel everything by 6:30 PM. The blaze, now at 20 acres and fueled by brush and aspen trees, poses no immediate threat to homes or evacuations. Aerial crews, smokejumpers, and ground teams are battling it from above and below. No reopening timeline yet—travelers should check with airlines directly for updates. Situation still unfolding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d1049eef4cbf0828