ASPEN, Colo. — The runway at the Pitkin County Airport was closed Wednesday after it was damaged by a sign that caught fire late Tuesday.
According to the airport, the runway was damaged during routine maintenance when a lighted "X" sign indicating the runway was "unavailable" caught fire. That fire caused "significant" damage to the runway pavement at the departure end.
A section of about 20 feet by 20 feet was damaged.
The airport said Thursday that the pavement has been repaired and the runway will reopen at 7 a.m. Friday.
Travelers are encouraged to contact their carrier directly for more information regarding their flight schedules. American, United, Delta and SkyWest operate scheduled flights to and from the airport.
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