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Denver International Airport (KDEN/DEN) — Denver, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Customs
Available 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
124.3
Runways
07/25, 08/26, 16L/34R, 16R/34L +
Elevation
5,431 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 7/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
736 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 678 on the ground · busiest hour 01:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KDEN
  • Name: Denver International Airport
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 39.861698
  • Longitude: -104.672997
  • Elevation: 5431 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Denver
  • IATA Code: DEN
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Denver
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 07/25

  • Designation: 07/25
  • Dimensions: 3658x46m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 3658x46m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 16L/34R

  • Designation: 16L/34R
  • Dimensions: 3658x46m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 16R/34L

  • Designation: 16R/34L
  • Dimensions: 4877x61m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 17L/35R

  • Designation: 17L/35R
  • Dimensions: 3658x46m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 17R/35L

  • Designation: 17R/35L
  • Dimensions: 3658x46m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 124.300 MHz
  • Ground: 121.850 MHz
  • Operations: 123.650 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.300, 126.100 MHz
  • ATIS: 125.600 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Denver International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 (303) 342-2206
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: 00:00:00
  • Close: 23:59:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $4.10 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
  • Parking Fee: $0.48 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Signature Flight Support FBO. Elevation 5,431 ft; density altitude affects performance.

Fuel Information

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); customs by prior permission (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew. High elevation airport (5,431 ft MSL). Density altitude can significantly affect takeoff performance in summer. Six runways, including 16,000 ft Runway 16R/34L.

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A8870/
info
ILS out of service
DEN NAV ILS RWY 26 U/S
2026-10-31 05:00 UTC 2026-10-31 08:00 UTC
A8871/
info
ILS out of service
DEN NAV ILS RWY 17R U/S
2026-10-31 05:00 UTC 2026-10-31 08:00 UTC
A8871/26
info
ILS out of service
DEN NAV ILS RWY 17R U/S
2026-10-31 05:00 UTC 2026-10-31 08:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 04:20 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at KDEN?
The tower frequency at Denver International Airport is 124.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at KDEN?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Denver International Airport. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KDEN require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Is customs available at KDEN?
Yes, customs at Denver International Airport is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Where is KDEN located?
Denver International Airport (KDEN) is located in Denver, United States.
What is the IATA code for KDEN?
The IATA code for Denver International Airport is DEN.
How long is the runway at KDEN?
The main runway at Denver International Airport (07/25) measures 3658x46m.
Does KDEN have an ILS approach?
Yes, Denver International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 07/25, 08/26, 16L/34R, 16R/34L, 17L/35R, 17R/35L.
Is KDEN a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); customs by prior permission (NASR). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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