Denver International Airport is a large airport serving Denver, United States. Its IATA code is DEN and its ICAO code is KDEN. The airport lies at an elevation of 5,431 ft (1,655 m) above sea level. It has 6 runway(s); the longest is 16R/34L, 16,000 ft (4,877 m) long. Local time follows the America/Denver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- DEN
- ICAO code
- KDEN
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 5,431 ft (1,655 m)
- Coordinates
- 39.8600, -104.6738
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 12,000 ft · 3,658 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 08/26 | 12,000 ft · 3,658 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 16L/34R | 12,000 ft · 3,658 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 16,000 ft · 4,877 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 12,000 ft · 3,658 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 12,000 ft · 3,658 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Denver International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport | Denver, United States | 38 km · 24 mi |
| COS City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | Colorado Springs, United States | 117 km · 73 mi |
| CYS Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field | Cheyenne, United States | 145 km · 90 mi |
| PUB Pueblo Memorial Airport | Pueblo, United States | 175 km · 109 mi |
| LAR Laramie Regional Airport | Laramie, United States | 182 km · 113 mi |
| EGE Eagle County Regional Airport | Eagle, United States | 193 km · 120 mi |
| ASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) | Aspen, United States | 201 km · 125 mi |
| HDN Yampa Valley Airport | Hayden, United States | 227 km · 141 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from DEN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,385 | 861 | 748 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,927 | 1,197 | 1,040 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,333 | 1,450 | 1,260 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,610 | 1,622 | 1,409 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,497 | 4,658 | 4,048 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,834 | 4,868 | 4,230 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,089 | 5,026 | 4,368 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,265 | 5,757 | 5,003 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,348 | 5,808 | 5,047 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,840 | 6,114 | 5,313 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,191 | 6,333 | 5,503 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,405 | 7,708 | 6,698 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,485 | 7,758 | 6,742 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,444 | 8,353 | 7,259 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,585 | 9,063 | 7,875 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,426 | 9,585 | 8,330 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.300 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 125.600 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 118.750 |
| DEP | DEP | 126.100 |
| GND | GND | 121.850 |
| RDO | RDO | 123.650 |
| TWR | TWR | 124.300 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Denver International Airport?
The IATA code of Denver International Airport is DEN and its ICAO code is KDEN.
Where is Denver International Airport located?
Denver International Airport is in Denver, Colorado, United States, at 39.8600, -104.6738.
What time zone is Denver International Airport in?
Denver International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Denver. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Denver International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16R/34L, 16,000 ft (4,877 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Denver International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), about 38 km (24 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.