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Denver International Airport

Denver, United States
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Colorado's gateway hub connecting the Rocky Mountain region.

Opened
1995
Location
Denver, United States
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the largest airport in the United States by total land area and one of the busiest by passenger traffic, consistently ranking among the top five in North America. Opened in 1995 to replace the aging Stapleton International Airport, DEN serves as a major connecting hub for both domestic and international flights. The airport is renowned for its distinctive white Teflon-coated fiberglass tensile roof, designed to evoke the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. It sits approximately 25 miles northeast of downtown Denver on a sprawling 53-square-mile campus. DEN handles tens of millions of passengers annually and continues to undergo significant expansion projects to meet growing demand.
Terminals
DEN features one main Jeppesen Terminal connected by underground automated trains to three concourses: Concourse A, Concourse B (the largest), and Concourse C.
Getting to & from
Denver International is connected to downtown Denver via the University of Colorado A Line commuter rail, operated by RTD, with a journey time of approximately 37 minutes.
Airlines here
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines are the dominant carriers at DEN, with United operating a major hub; Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and numerous others also serve the airport.
Notable facts
  • ›DEN covers approximately 53 square miles, making it the largest airport in the United States by land area.
  • ›The distinctive white tensile roof of Jeppesen Terminal is made of Teflon-coated fiberglass and is an iconic architectural landmark.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of 5,431 feet above sea level, one of the highest major airports in the US.
  • ›DEN opened on February 28, 1995, replacing Stapleton International Airport after years of delays and cost overruns.
  • ›The airport is home to a large public art collection, including the famous Blue Mustang sculpture (nicknamed 'Blucifer') by artist Luis Jiménez.
Official website Wikipedia
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Route map (168 destinations)

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Routes

DEN → CLTAA · 321 320
DEN → DFWAA · 738 M83 M80
DEN → LAXAA · CR7
DEN → LHRAA · 777
DEN → MIAAA · 738
DEN → ORDAA · M80 M83
DEN → PHLAA · 320 321
DEN → PHXAA · 320 321
DEN → SEAAA · 737
DEN → ATLAC · CR7
DEN → MSYAC · 738 739
DEN → YEGAC · CRJ 319 E70
DEN → YMMAC · CR7
DEN → YQRAC · CRJ
DEN → YULAC · E90
DEN → YVRAC · 319 320 CR7 738
DEN → YWGAC · ERJ
DEN → YXEAC · ERJ
DEN → YYCAC · CRJ 738 320 739
DEN → YYZAC · E90
DEN → ATLAF · 757 M90 738
DEN → ATLAM · M90 738
DEN → LAXAS · CR7
DEN → SEAAS · 739 73G 73H
DEN → LHRAY · 777
DEN → ATLAZ · 757
DEN → BOSB6 · 320
DEN → JFKB6 · 320
DEN → LHRBA · 777
DEN → ATLDL · 757 M90 738
DEN → CVGDL · CR9
DEN → DTWDL · M90 320
DEN → JFKDL · 73H
DEN → LGADL · 320
DEN → MEMDL · CR9
DEN → MSPDL · M90 320 738 757
DEN → SLCDL · 320
DEN → AIAF9 · BE1
DEN → ALSF9 · BE1
DEN → ATLF9 · 319
DEN → AUSF9 · 319
DEN → BISF9 · 319
DEN → BKGF9 · 319
DEN → BMIF9 · 319
DEN → BNAF9 · 320 319
DEN → BZNF9 · 319
DEN → CIDF9 · 319
DEN → CLEF9 · 320
DEN → CUNF9 · 320
DEN → CVGF9 · 319 320
DEN → CYSF9 · BEH BE1
DEN → CZMF9 · 319
DEN → DCAF9 · 320 319
DEN → DFWF9 · 319 320
DEN → DSMF9 · 319
DEN → DTWF9 · 319 320
DEN → EUGF9 · 319
DEN → FARF9 · 319
DEN → FATF9 · 319
DEN → FLLF9 · 319 320

Official airport contacts

City and County of Denver
General emailinfo@flydenver.com
Customer service phone720-730-4359
Parking emailparking@flydenver.com
Parking phone303-342-7275
Noise office emailNoise.office@flydenver.com
Noise office phone303-342-2380
Airport police303-342-4211
Official website Contact page

Official contacts sourced from the airport authority. Verified 2026-08-11.

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City & Place Guide

Mile High City blending outdoor adventure with vibrant urban culture.

Denver sits at exactly 5,280 feet above sea level along the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains, offering visitors a compelling mix of outdoor recreation, arts, and a booming food and craft beer scene. The city's 300 days of annual sunshine make it an appealing destination year-round, while its proximity to world-class ski resorts and hiking trails draws outdoor enthusiasts from around the globe.

Downtown Denver features walkable neighborhoods like LoDo, RiNo, and Capitol Hill, each packed with galleries, brewpubs, live music venues, and restaurants. The city's diverse and youthful population has cultivated a creative, laid-back culture that newcomers find immediately welcoming.

  • •Red Rocks Amphitheatre — iconic open-air concert venue carved into stunning red sandstone formations.
  • •Denver Art Museum — acclaimed collection spanning Indigenous art to contemporary works.
  • •Denver Botanic Gardens — 24 acres of curated gardens and seasonal art installations.
  • •Larimer Square — historic block lined with boutiques, restaurants, and lively nightlife.
  • •Colorado State Capitol — free tours of the gold-domed building with panoramic city views.
  • •Denver Zoo — one of the most visited zoos in the US, set in City Park.

Getting around: Denver's RTD light rail and commuter rail network, including the University of Colorado A Line to Denver International Airport, covers much of the metro area. The free 16th Street Mall shuttle bus runs through downtown. Lyft and Uber are widely available, and the city has an extensive B-Cycle bike-share program for short trips between neighborhoods.

Best time: Late spring (May–June) and early fall (September–October) offer mild temperatures, lower crowds, and ideal conditions for both city sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Local food: Don't miss a green chile smothered burrito, Rocky Mountain oysters, a craft beer flight from one of over 150 local breweries, and a bison burger from a farm-to-table eatery.

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Denver International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Denver International Airport, often referred to by locals as DIA, is an international airport in the Western United States, primarily serving metropolitan Denver, Colorado, as well as the greater Front Range Urban Corridor.

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