Denver International Airport (KDEN)
Large airport · Denver, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDEN |
| IATA | DEN |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft (1655 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°51'36" W 104°40'26" 39.86003, -104.67379 |
| Location | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 12,000 ft (3658 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 08/26 | 12,000 ft (3658 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 16L/34R | 12,000 ft (3658 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 16,000 ft (4877 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 12,000 ft (3658 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 12,000 ft (3658 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Denver International Airport at a glance
Denver International Airport is a large airport in Denver, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as DEN. The field elevation of 5,431 ft (1655 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDEN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 6 runways, the longest — 16R/34L — offers 16,000 ft (4877 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16R points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDEN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Denver International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckley Space Force Base | KBKF | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Centennial Airport | KAPA | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport | KBJC | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Northern Colorado Regional Airport | KFNL | 72 km (39 NM) |
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | KCOS | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Denver International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,431 ft field elevation of Denver International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Denver International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Denver International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Denver International Airport is KDEN, and its IATA code is DEN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Denver International Airport above sea level?
Denver International Airport sits at an elevation of 5,431 feet (1655 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Denver International Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.8600, -104.6738 — in Denver, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Buckley Space Force Base, about 19 km away.
Does KDEN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDEN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Denver International Airport?
Denver International Airport has 6 runways. The longest, 16R/34L, measures 16,000 ft (4877 m) with a CON surface.