Denver International Airport

Airport Information

  • IATA Code: DEN
  • ICAO Code: KDEN
  • Operator: Denver Department of Aviation
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Website: https://www.flydenver.com/

Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) opened to the public on February 28th 1995, and captured the world’s attention with its striking tented roof structure and technologically advanced operations. Since then the airport has established itself as the number one economic driver and job creator in the region. Denver International Airport was the first major new airport to be built in the United States in 20 years.

The airport is owned by the City and County of Denver and is operated by the Denver Department of Aviation. The $4.9 billion city investment in the design and construction of DEN was financed by a combination of airport bonds, federal aviation grants, and monies generated by Denver’s former airport, Stapleton International. Through early and steadfast planning, DEN has gained significant recognition for financial stability, and has been profitable every year since opening.

Airport News

An Oasis While Traveling: DEN’s Park on the Plaza is the Paradise You’ve Been Waiting for

If you need some fresh air before or after your travels, head to Denver International Airport's (DEN) Park on the Plaza! The open-air plaza, located between the Jeppesen Terminal and the Westin Hotel, will once …

Denver International Airport Seeks to Better Understand the Future of Traffic and Mobility on Peña Boulevard

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third busiest airport in the world and continues to be the largest economic engine in Colorado, providing $33 billion to the region. With over 30,000 employees and moving toward …

Denver International Airport Expands Land Overseen by Denver Parks and Recreation

Prairie Grasslands to Benefit from Juncture At 53 square miles, Denver International Airport (DEN) is the largest airport in the U.S. by land size, and the second largest airport in the world. Within that space are …

Denver International Airport Seeks Offers for Commercial Development Opportunities

Denver International Airport (DEN) is seeking offers from qualified developers, investors and users for commercial development through one or more long-term ground leases of up to 1,500 acres of the airport’s non-aviation land. “By issuing a …

Denver International Airport to Begin Construction of the Second Level 6 Security Checkpoint

This week, Denver International Airport (DEN) will officially begin construction of the second new security checkpoint on Level 6 on the northeast side of the Jeppesen Terminal as part of the Great Hall Completion, the …

Air France and WestJet Check-In Counters to Relocate at Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) will relocate the check-in counters for Air France and WestJet. These moves are necessary to accommodate construction of the new security checkpoints as part of the Great Hall Project. Air France Air France …

DEN Receives FAA Grant to Help Fund 7th Runway Environmental Study

The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced that DEN will receive a $4,275,096 Airport Improvement Program grant to help fund planning and environmental studies for a potential 7th runway. Specifically, the studies will analyze the need for …

Airline Check-In Counter Relocation Underway at Denver International Airport

Starting Aug. 17 and continuing through October 2022, Denver International Airport (DEN) will be relocating the airline check-in counters that are currently located at the far northwest and northeast ends of the Jeppesen Terminal. This …

Denver International Airport Begins Annual Peña Boulevard Maintenance

Denver International Airport (DEN) has begun its annual Peña Boulevard concrete panel replacement project. This work will repair and replace aging and deteriorating concrete on Peña Boulevard from Tower Road to Jackson Gap. “Maintaining what we …

Tee Up Before Takeoff at Denver International Airport as New Ten Hole Mini Golf Course Opens

Previous mini golf course. Photograph provided courtesy of Denver International Airport Catch a game of free mini golf at Denver International Airport (DEN) this summer! Passengers and community members can once again play a round of 10-holes …

Denver International Airport Receives Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo Leading Airport Fleet Award

Denver International Airport (DEN) has been awarded the 2022 Leading Airport Fleet award by ACT Expo in recognition of the airport’s alternative and sustainable fleet assets. The award recognizes airport fleets that demonstrate leadership in …

Park Yourself on the DEN Park on the Plaza Before or After your Travels

  It’s not a bird or a plane – though you can see both from this view – it’s Denver International Airport’s (DEN) Park on the Plaza! The open-air plaza, between the Jeppesen Terminal and the …

16 New Gates Revealed as Part of Denver International Airport’s Gate Expansion Program

Mayor Michael B. Hancock joined Denver International Airport (DEN) and Southwest Airlines for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of 16 new gates on Concourse C. The new gates are being leased by Southwest …

Denver International Airport Construction Alert for the Great Hall Project

As part of Phase 2 of the Great Hall Project, crews have been actively constructing the new security checkpoint in the northwest corner of Level 6 as well as the new triple escalator that will …

XpresCheck Opens Second Location at Denver International Airport

Rapid and PCR COVID Tests Now Available Pre-Security On February 16th, XpresCheck opened a second COVID-19 testing site at Denver International Airport (DEN) for travelers. The new site is located on the southwest end of Level …

Denver City Council Gives Denver International Airport Green Light on the Great Hall Completion

Denver City Council have approved Denver International Airport’s (DEN) proposed plan for the Great Hall Completion, the final phase of the Great Hall Project. This approval comes at a crucial time for the project, as …

Denver International Airport Keeps More Cost-Effective Parking Option Open Indefinitely

  Denver International Airport (DEN) is excited to announce that the Pikes Peak Shuttle lot will remain open indefinitely, providing passengers with a more cost-effective parking option. Although the lot has been open since Thanksgiving, it …

Denver International Airport Announces Details of Proposed Completion Phase of the Great Hall Project

Denver International Airport (DEN) announced that it is seeking approval from Denver City Council for the Great Hall Completion, the final phase of the Great Hall Project, which includes a full buildout of improvements to …

Contact

Denver International Airport
8500 Peña Blvd
Denver
Colorado
United States
CO 80249
  • +1 303-342-2000