Tornado near Denver International Airport drives travelers into shelters

A tornado very near the Denver International Airport Monday afternoon grounded flights and sent plenty of airline passengers into storm shelters.

A tornado has been spotted near DIA. We are proactively sheltering passengers until any danger has passed.

— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) July 28, 2014

Denver Int'l Airport: "A tornado has been spotted near DIA. We are proactively sheltering passengers." pic.twitter.com/nW91jMp4xZ

— ABC News (@ABC) July 28, 2014

Tornadoes touch down in #Colorado near @DENAirport. Photo by @DenverChannel http://t.co/AlRGltn2wR #abc15 pic.twitter.com/BlAmeHZLRx

— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) July 28, 2014

Currently chilling in a stairwell at #DIA. MT @ABC: Denver Airport: "A tornado has been spotted. We're proactively sheltering passengers."

— Amanda Kuhlman (@amandakuhlman) July 28, 2014

In the basement at @DENAirport due to tornado that hit near us! Delta has suspended all flights. Break time @9NEWS pic.twitter.com/QTsP5xw5qu

— Jalene (@Jalene_20_) July 28, 2014

#NOW Photo from underneath #DIA in Denver where those awaiting flights are taking shelter from Tornado http://t.co/ERanukEpGZ – @Bucksnrt

— Twitsnoop (@Twitsnoop) July 28, 2014

Storm selfies at DIA. RT @Petrendologist: Tornado warning at #Denver airport. We are in airport shelter. pic.twitter.com/5CxKHHA7BU @DENAirport

— The Now Denver (@TheNowDenver) July 28, 2014

Stuck in a tornado shelter at Denver International….everyone is so nice here pic.twitter.com/zh492t2CX8

— Seven Nations (@sevennations) July 28, 2014

Good news.

The storm danger has passed and we are beginning to resume operations. Thanks everyone for your patience. #safetyfirst

— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) July 28, 2014