power failure Denver Train service and flights to Denver International Airport gates were affected Wednesday morning.
according to Denver An electrical incident occurred at the airport around 9:20 a.m., resulting in a ground stop, airport officials said.
Denver International Airport said in a post on
“A ground layover has been implemented for inbound flights to DEN. Passengers are encouraged to check with their airline for the latest flight status. Updates are coming soon,” the company said in a separate post.
Denver International Airport: All power outages, service affected
Denver International Airport officials later informed that power was restored at 11:04 a.m., nearly two hours after the first outage. They said operations will return to normal and asked the public to remain patient.
Airport witnesses told CBS News that passengers were not allowed to board waiting planes and that the power outage affected restroom facilities.
Photos taken inside the airport showed large crowds of people in a state of limbo, either waiting to arrive at the gate to board a suspended train or to board a flight.
Additionally, a ground stop was implemented, preventing any flights from landing, which is classified as an “equipment failure” on the FAA website. This ground stop is expected to end at 11:30 am
spring break and travel
The outage comes as airports experience an increase in travelers during spring break. Additionally, there have been long lines at security checkpoints across the United States as Transportation Security Administration employees are not getting paid during the partial government shutdown.
The airport advises travelers to always arrive at least two hours before their flight, regardless of the season. Travelers can check current wait times at FlyDenver.com.
