Airport serving world's 'most famous' resort to close

A popular airport which serves what many consider to be the world's "most famous" ski resort is set to close for more than seven months as part of a huge redevelopment project. Aspen/Pitkin County Airport in Colorado welcomes around 700,000 passengers every year and is the main gateway to Aspen, one of the best-known ski destinations on the planet.

Airport serving world's 'most famous' resort to close

TL;DR

  • Aspen/Pitkin County Airport will close for over seven months.
  • The closure is for a major redevelopment project.
  • The airport serves the well-known Aspen ski resort.
  • It is the main gateway to Aspen and handles around 700,000 passengers yearly.