Denver International Airport (DEN): Codes, Runways & Location
Denver International Airport (IATA: DEN · ICAO: KDEN) is a large airport serving Denver, United States. It lies at 39.8600° N, 104.6738° W, 5431 ft (1655 m) above sea level.
Overview of Denver International Airport
Denver International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Denver in United States. It is identified by the IATA code DEN and the ICAO code KDEN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Denver International Airport has 6 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4877 m (16000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 5431 ft (1655 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Buckley Space Force Base (BFK) about 19 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,877 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Denver International Airport
Where is Denver International Airport located?
Denver International Airport is located in Denver, United States. Its coordinates are 39.8600° N, 104.6738° W.
What is the airport code for Denver International Airport?
Denver International Airport has an IATA code of DEN and an ICAO code of KDEN.
How long is the runway at Denver International Airport?
Denver International Airport's longest runway is about 4877 m (16000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Denver International Airport have?
Denver International Airport has 6 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Denver International Airport a major airport?
Denver International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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