New group opposing wider wingspans touching down at Aspen airport eyes November ballot question

A new group advocating against a change at the airport that would allow access to aircraft with slightly larger wingspans has set their sights on a November ballot question for Pitkin County voters.

Citizens Against Bigger Planes (CABP) recently launched with the news that 57% of Pitkin County voters oppose “widen(ing) the runway and increase separation between the runway and taxiway to allow for larger planes.”

The poll also asked participants, 300 Pitkin County voters contacted Feb. 29-March 4 via phone and text to web, about other airport modernization plans like an upgraded terminal and pilot safety resources, which received strong support.