Denver Stapleton International Airport
Daylight today(Oct 20, 2026, local time)
About 10h 59m 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 Stapleton International Airport
Stapleton International Airport was a major airport in the western United States, and the primary airport of Denver, Colorado. It opened on October 17, 1929, and was replaced by Denver International Airport on February 1995.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENVER CLASS B AREA E | Class B | Controlled | 8000 ft MSL | 12000 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Plaza Building | 715 ft | 5,266 ft | — |
| 1801 California Street Building | 709 ft | 5,269 ft | — |
| Wells Fargo Center | 699 ft | 5,344 ft | — |
| 1144 Fifteenth | 617 ft | 5,223 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 545 ft | 5,217 ft | — |
| Four Seasons Hotel Denver & Private Residences | 541 ft | 5,233 ft | — |
| Denver Marriott City Center | 522 ft | 5,335 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 509 ft | 5,374 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Denver Stapleton International Airport located?
Denver Stapleton International Airport is closed located in Denver, United States, at an elevation of 5,333 ft (1,625 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Denver Stapleton International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.