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Denver International Airport DEN - also known as DIA - is the State of Colorado's primary airport, described as being like an apparition of snowy white peaks floating over the empty plains. It is the highest airport in the United States, occupies 55 square miles, and is one of the largest airports in the world, with plenty of room to grow. DIA has recently implemented an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system covering the entire airport.  You can contact the Airport toll-free within Colorado at 1-800-247-2336.

Denver Airport is located in the northeastern section of the City of Denver, which is also its operator, and is directly accessible via Pena Blvd., leading to Interstate 70 east/west, E-470, and to I-25 north/south. Estimated driving time is 30 minutes to the business center of Denver, Colorado, referred to as the 'Mile-High City".

With five runways at 12,000 feet each and one runway at 16,000 feet, and an estimated 52 million passengers a year, Denver International Airport is hub to Frontier, Great Lakes & United airlines, and is served by a host of airlines offering direct and connecting flights to all points of the globe.  Year-round nonstop flights of Icelandair to Reykjavik were just added.

NOTE:  (a) AirTran passengers: AirTran moved from A gates to C46 gate; its ticket counter is now adjacent to that of Southwest on level 6 of Terminal East; its baggage claim will be carousel 6. (b) Closing of Jeppesen terminal's Level 5 roadway:  Inside right lanes on both east & west sides are closed, setting stage for fundation work of new hotel and FasTracks railroad station complex.
The passenger terminal complex at Denver International consists of three terminals – the Jeppesen Terminal (housing ticketing, flight check-in, baggage claim & ground transportation), Terminal West and Terminal East. The Jeppesen Terminal is the main terminal with Concourses A, B & C. The Terminal splits into East & West Terminals  and separates traffic into three levels: upper level for departures, mid level for ground transportation and lower level for passenger pick-up. (For detailed terminal information, click on 'Terminal Map'.)

Parking options at Denver Airport include a cell phone lot, valet parking West & East, short-term lots West & East, Garages West & East, Economy West & East. (For detailed parking information, click on 'Airport Parking'.)

To get from the Airport to your destination, you can rent a car, take a taxi or limo, a door-to-door shuttle or hotel shuttle, or public transportation. The Ground Transportation Information Counter (tel. 303-342-4059) is located on Level 5 of the Jeppesen Terminal and open daily, 6:30am-11:30pm (303-342-4059). Pickup locations at East and West Parking Garage are for the following types of transportation (even door numbers: West Parking Garage; odd numbers: East Parking Garage):
1. Commuter Vans: Island 6, doors 505, 507, 510, 512;
2. Mountain Carriers: Island 2, doors 505, 507, 511, 506, 510, 512; and 3. Pikes Peak/Mt. Elbert: Island 5, doors 511, 513, 504, 506.
There are many shuttle services available, one of which is the Super Shuttle Denver (800-525-3177 or 303-370-1300). Also, the RTD SkyRide (303-299-6000 or 800-366-7433) public bus takes you to downtown Denver and stops outside Door 511 on the East Side of Jeppesen Terminal, Level 5, Island 5.
Future Airport Developments: The new South Redevelopment Program involves the area south of Jeppesen Terminal and will include:
1. A FasTrack station with an open-air plaza above it, expansion of levels 5 & 6 of the Terminal;  and a bridge over the exit roadway, are included among other projects - all to be completed by 2013.
2. A new Westin Hotel, to be completed early 2014; 
3. FasTracks commuter rail station linking Airport directly to Denver's city center should be completed and after initial testing should be operational at the end of that year, whereupon trains will depart DIA every 15 mins, and will take 30 minutes to downtown Union Station. RTD buses will also access the train hall - all to be completed by the end of 2015. 


Denver DEN Airport Update History

  • Updated DEN Airports page - Jan 5, 2012
  • Updated DEN Persons With Disabilities page - Dec 29, 2011
  • Updated DEN Parking On site page - Dec 29, 2011
  • Updated DEN Airport Intro page - Nov 6, 2011
  • Updated DEN Taxis & Limos page - Nov 1, 2011
  • Updated DEN Terminal Map page - Oct 9, 2011
  • Updated DEN Gate Offset page - Oct 9, 2011
  • Updated DEN Food & Stores page - Oct 9, 2011
  • Updated DEN Lost Found page - Sep 21, 2011
  • Updated DEN Rental Cars page - Sep 11, 2011
  • Updated DEN Direct Flights page - Sep 7, 2011
  • Updated DEN Main Terminals page - Sep 6, 2011
  • Updated DEN Banking ATM page - Aug 23, 2011
  • Updated DEN Smoking page - Aug 23, 2011
  • Updated DEN Security page - Aug 23, 2011
  • Updated DEN Pets page - Aug 23, 2011
  • Updated DEN Mail Center page - Aug 23, 2011
  • Updated DEN Business Services page - Aug 23, 2011
  • Updated DEN Official Website Links page - Aug 23, 2011
  • Updated DEN Chapel page - Aug 23, 2011
  • Updated DEN Internet page - Aug 23, 2011
  • Updated DEN Currency Exchange page - Aug 23, 2011
  • Updated DEN Shuttles page - Aug 22, 2011
  • Updated DEN Buses & Trains page - Aug 22, 2011

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  • iFly Editorial:
    (posted Mon, Feb 21)

     

    A frequent passenger arriving from overseas at Denver Airport points out the spaciousness and light of the terminal and that he never feels hurried or crowded there. Another passenger laments that his luggage is always delayed or lost. Schlotzky's deli was suggested as ideal take-out food, and the Pet Relief area is a welcome service to pet owners. Two airline lounges were pointed out by passengers, while another hinted to the FasTrack station that will link the Airport to the city should be ready by 2016.

     

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  • Directions
    L805U said:
    (posted Fri, Oct 28)

     

    Arriving on an international United flight from Canada and con't on another United flight - where do I go re: baggage pick-up ? Where do I go to go through security from there and where do I go to depart on another United flight ?

     

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  • One Big Security Line at DEN
    Flolikr said:
    (posted Mon, Mar 21)

     

    Did you know that Denver (DEN) Airport operates with a main security line for all airlines? That means a lot of people, especially at peak times. Don't get intimidated by the long lines, it goes pretty quick. Still a good idea to get there early!

     

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  • Get off at United
    Keystn said:
    (posted Mon, Mar 21)

     

    Did you know that everyone enters the Denver (DEN) Airport in that one big tent building - this means if you are taking your Shuttle bus from the rental car area, the first airline you will encounter is United. Instead of waiting for the bus to go all the way around the building (e.g. to Delta Airlines), you can get off here and easily walk across the building in less than half the time.

     

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  • EP said:
    (posted Fri, Feb 11)

     

    At Denver Airport, you get a decent takeout sandwich at Schlosky's Deli, open 6am-10pm, at Gate A46, at the Bridge, & at Mezzanine..

     

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  • OT said:
    (posted Thu, Feb 10)

     

    Valet Parking is the answer if you are short on time. To get to either of DEN's Valet West or Valet East, note that Pena Boulevard splits in to separate lanes. If you choose Valet West, veer to the left and follow its sign, take the Arrivals (level 4) road into the garage, where you find Valet parking at the far north end, to your left. (For Valet East, veer to the right, take Arrivals level 4 road into garage - valet is to the left as you enter.

     

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  • EV said:
    (posted Thu, Feb 10)

     

    Part of the planned South Terminal Redevelopment Program at Denver Airport will be the RTD FasTracks commuter rail station, linking the Airport directly to Denver's city center, scheduled to be completed by 2016.

     

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  • AT said:
    (posted Tue, Feb 8)

     

    DEN has an accessible Pet Relief enclosed area outside the Jeppesen Terminal, close to Door 200 on Level 2 West. If you are a transfer passenger, plan for a 30-minute excursion as you will have to pass security.

     

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  • CP said:
    (posted Sun, Feb 6)

     

    United's Red Carpet Club at Denver Airport has two locations at the B gates - one east near Gate 30, and one west near gate 44.

     

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  • CB said:
    (posted Sat, Feb 5)

     

    No matter when I arrive at DEN from an overseas flight, the light and spacious terminal never makes me feel crowded or hurried.

     

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