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Denver Airport Cancels 1,200 Flights During 'Bomb Cyclone' Storm
Traffic is snarled on Pena Boulevard and most airlines have cancelled or diverted flights to DIA. Six runways are closed for visibility
DENVER, CO – The Denver International Airport has cancelled more than 1,200 flights as heavy snow and gusting winds from a "bomb cyclone" snowstorm hit the Colorado Front Range.
UPDATE: Denver Airport Slowly Returns to Operation After Bomb Cyclone
The airport announced that all six runways have been closed for poor visibility and the airport itself will close. For those traveling to DIA, Pena Boulevard is closed in both directions between 49th Avenue and the airport, the Denver police tweeted around 1:15 p.m.
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RTD's A-Line Trains were departing from Union Station to the airport with about a 20 minute delay, RTD announced.
Airlines are offering rescheduled flights or vouchers. You can find a contact list of all airlines served by DIA here.
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"Denver International Airport (DEN) is anticipating seven to 11 inches of snow and strong winds throughout the day on Wednesday, March 13," the airport said in a statement. "Many airlines have canceled flights in advance of the storm, and flight delays and cancellations are expected throughout the day. Passengers are encouraged to confirm their flight status with their airline before arriving at the airport today and allowing plenty of extra time for the commute to the airport."
Some airlines have diverted flights to Denver. Find out if your flight has been cancelled here.
As of 1:30 p.m., all runways are closed, but the terminal & concourses are open. Airlines have cancelled flights for early afternoon/evening. Conditions on Peña Blvd. are poor; visibility is extremely low, conditions are icy. Consider the @RideRTD A Line when traveling to DEN. pic.twitter.com/AvGxVcZgeP
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) March 13, 2019
ROAD CLOSED: Peña Blvd. is closed both directions from 40th all the way to @DENAirport. #Denver #Cowx #cotraffic #BombCyclone #Blizzard pic.twitter.com/B86yqCqjPU
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) March 13, 2019
❄️❄️❄️ has started at DEN! Crews have deployed to keep runways and Peña Blvd clear. Airlines have cancelled over 1000 flights today. If you have a scheduled flight today, check with your airline to confirm flight status, and use caution when heading to the airport!
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) March 13, 2019
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