Denver International Airport Experiences Major Power Outage
Denver International Airport faced a power outage Wednesday morning amid the spring break travel surge. The interruption began around 9:20 a.m., airport officials said.
Impact on airport systems
The outage affected the automated train system that connects terminals. Some concourse areas also experienced temporary darkness.
Airlines reported problems with jet-bridge operations. Several flights could not push back because bridges failed to retract.
Passenger reports and flight data
Travelers posted reports on social platforms describing delays and darkened areas. Two Reddit users, u/ColoradoDreamin4917 and u/dayvancowb0y, described being held at gates.
Flight tracking service FlightAware showed 65 departing flights delayed and three cancellations tied to the incident.
Airport response and communications
The airport posted an initial notice to its X account about the outage and its effect on the train system. Officials said they could not yet confirm impacts to TSA screening or the full flight schedule.
No estimated time for power restoration was available. The airport said it would post updates on X as information becomes available.
Advice for travelers
Passengers should check airline notifications and FlightAware for the latest schedules. Monitor the airport’s X account for official updates.
Filmogaz.com will update this story as more information is released about the power outage and its operational effects.
