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Denver International Airport

IATA DENICAO KDENLocal DEN🇺🇸 Denver
Coordinates
39.8600°N, 104.6738°W
Elevation
5,431 ft (1,655 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-CO
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
7.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:10
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:28
Civil dusk
21:00

About 14h 46m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport

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

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (6)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16R / 34L16,000 ft / 4,877 m200 ftConLightedOpen
07 / 2512,000 ft / 3,658 m150 ftConLightedOpen
08 / 2612,000 ft / 3,658 m150 ftConLightedOpen
16L / 34R12,000 ft / 3,658 m150 ftConLightedOpen
17R / 35L12,000 ft / 3,658 m150 ftConLightedOpen
17L / 35R12,000 ft / 3,658 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.300 MHz
ATISATIS125.600 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL118.750 MHz
DEPDEP126.100 MHz
GNDGND121.850 MHz
RDORDO123.650 MHz
TWRTWR124.300 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingWheelchair RequestsWiFiLost and FoundShuttle Service

DEN features multiple parking options and provides free WiFi throughout the airport.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (168)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (42)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (42)

Arrivals (STARs) (37)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Runway hot spots (1)

Diverse vector area / other (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DENVER CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND12000 ft MSL
DENVER CLASS B AREA EClass BControlled8000 ft MSL12000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle5,587 ft
Obstacle5,407 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Denver International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Denver International Airport?

The ICAO code for Denver International Airport is KDEN, and its IATA code is DEN.

Where is Denver International Airport located?

Denver International Airport is large airport located in Denver, United States, at an elevation of 5,431 ft (1,655 m).

How many runways does Denver International Airport have?

Denver International Airport has 6 runways, the longest being 16,000 ft / 4,877 m.

Which airlines fly to Denver International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Denver International Airport include AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, among 24 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Denver International Airport?

Historical data lists 168 nonstop destinations from Denver International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Denver International Airport in?

Denver International Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Denver International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Denver International Airport is approximately 7.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Denver International Airport?

The nearest airport to Denver International Airport is Brighton Van-Aire Estates Airport (CO12), about 7.5 nm to the n, followed by Colorado Air and Space Port and Simons Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Denver International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.