Denver International Airport Map

Description: This map shows roads, concourses, gates in Denver International Airport.

Description: This map shows terminal, gates, food courts in Denver International Airport.

Denver International Airport (DEN) is a major international airport located in Denver, Colorado, United States. Opened on February 28, 1995, the airport replaced the former Stapleton International Airport as Denver's primary commercial aviation facility. DEN is situated approximately 25 miles northeast of downtown Denver and covers an area of 33,531 acres, making it the largest airport in the United States by total land area and the second-largest airport in the world by land area.

The airport serves as a major hub for United Airlines and Frontier Airlines. DEN consistently ranks among the busiest airports in the United States, handling over 69 million passengers annually as of recent years. The facility features six runways, with the longest measuring 16,000 feet, capable of accommodating the largest commercial aircraft currently in operation.

Denver International Airport's terminal complex consists of the Jeppesen Terminal, named after aviation pioneer Elrey Borge Jeppesen, and three concourses designated A, B, and C. The terminal building spans 1.5 million square feet and features a distinctive tent-like roof structure designed to resemble the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. An automated guideway transit system connects the terminal to the concourses.

The airport provides nonstop service to more than 215 destinations worldwide, including over 190 domestic and 25 international destinations. Major airlines operating at DEN include United, Southwest, Delta, American, and Frontier. The facility also serves as an important cargo hub, handling significant freight operations for the region and serving as a gateway between the United States and international markets.

Official Website: www.flydenver.com

Concourses

How to Get to Denver International Airport

By Car

Driving Directions: Denver International Airport is located 25 miles northeast of downtown Denver, accessible via I-70 East to Peña Boulevard (Exit 286).

Parking Options: Economy, covered, valet, and cell phone waiting lot available with varying rates and shuttle services to terminals.

Public Transportation

A-Line Train: RTD commuter rail connects downtown Denver Union Station to DEN Airport. Travel time approximately 40 minutes with stops at several stations.

Bus Routes: RTD bus services including routes AB, AF, and AS provide connections from various Denver metro locations.

Ride Services

• Uber and Lyft pickup/drop-off at designated rideshare areas
• Traditional taxi services with flat rates from downtown Denver
• Shared ride shuttles and door-to-door services

Airport Shuttle Services

Hotel Shuttles: Many Denver area hotels offer complimentary shuttle transportation to DEN.

Private Car Services: Luxury car services and private shuttles available for advance reservation.

Terminal Information

Terminal Layout: Single terminal building with three concourses (A, B, C) connected by underground train system that operates automatically every 2 minutes.