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KDEN · DEN

Denver International Airport

Denver, ColoradoElevation 5,431 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

6 runways · longest 16,000 ft

17R/35L
Dimensions
12,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 17R181°T
Landing length (LDA)12,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,000 / 12,000 / 12,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 35L1°T
Landing length (LDA)12,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,000 / 12,000 / 12,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
07/25
Dimensions
12,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0790°T
Landing length (LDA)12,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,000 / 12,000 / 12,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
RWY 25271°T
Landing length (LDA)12,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,000 / 13,000 / 12,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
08/26
Dimensions
12,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0891°T
Landing length (LDA)12,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,000 / 13,000 / 12,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 26271°T
Landing length (LDA)12,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,000 / 12,000 / 12,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
16L/34R
Dimensions
12,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 16L181°T
Landing length (LDA)12,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,000 / 12,000 / 12,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 34R1°T
Landing length (LDA)12,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,000 / 13,000 / 12,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
16R/34L
Dimensions
16,000 x 200 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 16R181°T
Landing length (LDA)16,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA16,000 / 16,000 / 16,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
RWY 34L1°T
Landing length (LDA)16,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA16,000 / 16,000 / 16,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
17L/35R
Dimensions
12,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 17L181°T
Landing length (LDA)12,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,000 / 12,000 / 12,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 35R1°T
Landing length (LDA)12,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,000 / 12,000 / 12,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4R)

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Denver International Airport is in Denver, Colorado. Field elevation 5,431 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerPHIL WASHINGTON
Manager phone(303) 342-2206
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKDEN / DEN
SectionalDENVER
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.8600, -104.6738
Distance from city16 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.3
APP
APP
125.6
ATIS
ATIS
118.75
CLNC DEL
CLD
126.1
DEP
DEP
121.85
GND
GND
123.65
RDO
RDO
124.3
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›OVHD PAX BRIDGE S SIDE OF CONCOURSE-A PRVDS 42 FT TAIL & 118 FT WINGSPAN CLNC WHEN ON TWY CNTRLN.
›PCR VALUE: 1050/R/B/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 1050/R/B/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 1050/R/B/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 1050/R/B/W/T
›DEP RWY 08, 25 & 34R HAS MNTND CWY 500 X 1000 FT 1.25 SLOPE.
›TWY F7 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 118 FT.
›CUSTOMS AVBL PPR.
›INFORMAL RWY USE PROGRAM IN EFCT H24; NOISE ABATEMENT INFO - ARPT MGMT 303-342-4200.
›WATERFOWL & BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
›PCR VALUE: 1050/R/B/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 1050/R/B/W/T
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KDEN on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KDEN have a METAR?
Yes. KDEN is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KDEN have a TAF?
When KDEN issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KDEN?
KDEN sits at 5,431 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KDEN?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.