Colorado Springs Airport Emergency: Terminal Evacuated

Aug 13, 2007 03:28 PM MDT

COLORADO SPRINGS - Authorities are investigating a "Security Emergency" at the Colorado Springs Airport. The terminal has been evacuated. Several agencies are responding to aid in the situation.

A spokesperson at the airport could not give NEWSCHANNEL 13 many details due to the fact it's under a "Security Emergency" until authorities can investigate. What is causing this emergency could not be confirmed, only that the situation began just after 1:00 p.m. this afternoon. It is believed a "threatening phone call" of some sort was made.

A NEWSCHANNEL 13 viewer and AM1240 FM105.5 KRDO listener called from a Salt Lake City airport to say his flight into Colorado Springs is currently grounded. Flights enroute to the airport are being allowed to land, but must sit on the runway. Traffic is also beginning to build up dramatically on Powers Boulevard leading to the terminal, so drivers may want to avoid this area.

A crew is on the scene gathering more information. NEWSCHANNEL 13, AM1240 FM105.5 KRDO and krdo.com will report all new details as they become available.