Airport code
DEN — Denver International Airport
DEN is the IATA code for Denver International Airport, an airport serving Denver, United States. Its ICAO code is KDEN, and it operates in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-7). The airport sits at 39.8617, -104.6730 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5431 ft (1655 m).
Overview
About Denver International Airport
Denver International Airport is an international airport in the Western United States, primarily serving metropolitan Denver, Colorado, as well as the greater Front Range Urban Corridor.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | DEN |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KDEN |
| Airport name | Denver International Airport |
| City | Denver |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/Denver (UTC-7) |
| Latitude | 39.8617 |
| Longitude | -104.6730 |
| Elevation | 5431 ft (1655 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 6 |
| Longest runway | 16,000 ft (4,877 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Denver International Airport?
The IATA code for Denver International Airport is DEN.
What is the ICAO code for Denver International Airport?
The ICAO code for Denver International Airport is KDEN.
Where is DEN airport located?
Denver International Airport (DEN) is located in Denver, United States.
What time zone is DEN in?
Denver International Airport operates in the America/Denver time zone, which is UTC-7.
What is the nearest airport to DEN?
The nearest airport to Denver International Airport (DEN) is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) in Denver, about 38 km away.
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