UPDATE: MONDAY 8/3/2026 10:28 p.m.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — In an update, COS Airport said a final count of diverted flights shows a total of 22 aircraft were diverted from Denver to Colorado Springs, with four of those being international flights. This number has been updated from the initial report of 29 total flights.
The first diverted aircraft arrived at approximately 4:40 p.m., with the final diverted aircraft arriving at approximately 8 p.m. As of 10:00 p.m., all diverted aircraft had departed COS.
“Colorado Springs Airport remained open and operational throughout the event,” a spokesperson from COS Airport said. “COS and CSFD appreciate the coordinated efforts of airport personnel, airline partners, emergency responders and supporting agencies.”
ORIGINAL HEADLINE: Over 20 flights diverted to COS from Denver, passengers receive medical aid
MONDAY 8/3/2026 9:24 p.m.
Editor’s note: The total number of diverted flights has since been updated by COS Airport from 29 to 22, the original headline and article have been edited to reflect this change.…