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Denver International Airport

IATA DEN ICAO KDEN Large Airport Scheduled Service

Location

Airport Information

City

Denver

Country

🇺🇸 United States

Continent

Coordinates

39.8600, -104.6738

Elevation

5,431 ft (1,655 m)

Runways

Ident	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
16R/34L	16,000 ft (4,877 m)	200 ft	CON	Yes
07/25	12,000 ft (3,658 m)	150 ft	CON	Yes
08/26	12,000 ft (3,658 m)	150 ft	CON	Yes
16L/34R	12,000 ft (3,658 m)	150 ft	CON	Yes
17L/35R	12,000 ft (3,658 m)	150 ft	CON	Yes
17R/35L	12,000 ft (3,658 m)	150 ft	CON	Yes

Departures

🇩🇪 FRA Frankfurt am Main

8,089 km

🇺🇸 ATL Atlanta

1,927 km

🇺🇸 ORD Chicago

1,426 km

🇺🇸 DFW Dallas-Fort Worth

1,032 km

1,387 km

7,497 km

2,610 km

2,576 km

1,385 km

2,111 km

2,148 km

1,802 km

2,749 km

1,009 km

1,092 km

2,332 km

2,500 km

1,553 km

9,292 km

2,816 km

Denver City Guide

All airports serving Denver

Nearby Airports

ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Atlanta

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago

DFW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas-Fort Worth

IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Houston

JFK

John F. Kennedy International Airport

New York

EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark

LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles

CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte

DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit

MIA

Miami International Airport

Miami

About Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport, located 25 miles northeast of downtown Denver, Colorado, is the largest airport in the United States by total land area, spanning over 33,000 acres. DEN opened in 1995 as a replacement for the aging Stapleton International Airport, and its distinctive white tent-like roof structure, designed to evoke the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, has become an iconic feature of the Denver skyline. The airport serves over 69 million passengers per year across three concourses connected to the main terminal, known as the Jeppesen Terminal, by an underground automated train. Denver International is a major hub for United Airlines and a significant base for Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines. The airport operates six runways, including one of the longest commercial runways in North America at 16,000 feet. The RTD University of Colorado A Line commuter rail connects the airport to Denver Union Station in approximately 37 minutes. DEN's strategic position in the Mountain West makes it a key gateway for ski resorts in Colorado and a connecting hub for flights between the coasts and the interior of the country.

Aviation Terms

Airfield Lighting (AGL) Airport Category Airport Elevation (ELEV) Airport Fire Station (ARFF) Airport Lounge Airport Reference Point (ARP) Apron Automated Passport Control (APC)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Denver Airport to downtown Denver?

The RTD University of Colorado A Line commuter rail runs from DEN to Denver Union Station in approximately 37 minutes. A single ride costs $10.50. Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The station is located on Level 1 of the Jeppesen Terminal, accessible via the transit center bridge.

How many terminals does Denver Airport have?

DEN has one main terminal called the Jeppesen Terminal and three airside concourses: A, B, and C. Concourse B is the largest and serves as the primary United Airlines hub. An underground train system connects the Jeppesen Terminal to all three concourses in about 4-5 minutes.

Why does Denver Airport have a tent-like roof?

The iconic white peaked roof of the Jeppesen Terminal was designed by Fentress Architects to evoke the snow-capped Rocky Mountains visible from the airport. The Teflon-coated fiberglass fabric roof spans 34 peaks and is one of the most recognizable airport structures in the world. It was completed when the airport opened in 1995.

Which airlines have a hub at Denver Airport?

United Airlines operates its second-largest hub at DEN with over 400 daily departures from Concourse B. Southwest Airlines also has a major presence on Concourse C. Frontier Airlines, headquartered in Denver, uses Concourse A as its primary base of operations.

Is Denver Airport really far from the city?

Yes, DEN is located about 40 km (25 miles) northeast of downtown Denver, making it one of the most distant major airports from its city center in the United States. The airport covers 137 square kilometers (53 square miles), making it the largest airport by land area in North America. The A Line rail provides a reliable direct connection to Union Station.