DEN Airport Code, Denver International Airport
DEN is the IATA code for Denver International Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, serving Denver, United States. Airlines and booking systems use DEN, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code KDEN. At 5431 ft (1655 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Denver airport code?
The airport code for Denver International Airport is DEN. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code KDEN, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It ranks among the busiest airports in the world by scheduled connections, sitting at number 15 in our dataset. Its ICAO code KDEN begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.
Where is DEN?
Denver International Airport serves Denver, United States. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 39.86° N, 104.67° W. At 5431 ft (1655 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at DEN
It has 6 runways. The longest is 16,000 ft (4.88 km), designated 16R/34L.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Denver?
The IATA airport code for Denver International Airport in Denver is DEN. Its ICAO code is KDEN.
What is the 3-letter code for Denver?
The 3-letter IATA code for Denver International Airport in Denver is DEN.
What airport is DEN?
DEN is Denver International Airport, located in Denver, United States.
What country is DEN in?
DEN (Denver International Airport) is in United States.
Where is DEN airport located?
Denver International Airport (DEN) is in Denver, United States, at coordinates 39.86003, -104.67379.
What is the ICAO code for Denver International Airport?
The ICAO code for Denver International Airport is KDEN. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code DEN.
What is the difference between DEN and KDEN?
DEN is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KDEN is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Denver International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Denver and United States and the wider region:
Popular routes from DEN
Distance and typical flight time from Denver International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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