KDEN

MVFR

DENVER INTL

DENVER · COLORADO

Elev
5,433.8'
Longest RWY
16,000'16R/34L
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR15:53Z
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Before you fly into KDEN
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
6,433.8'
MSL · field 5,433.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34L
H/W +7 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KDEN

Current METAR

Observed 15:53Z

KDEN 271553Z 03008KT 10SM FEW008 SCT014 OVC020 01/00 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP127 T00110000
Wind
030° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
5,046 ft
Ceiling
2,000 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
16 NM NE
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
DEN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PHIL WASHINGTON
Address
ADMIN BLDG, 8500 PENA BLVD, DENVER CO 80249

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
030° · 8 kt
RWY 34L
353°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 34L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34L · 353° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,434 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16R/34LFavored173° / 353°16,000 ftCONCStandard L
08/2683° / 263°12,000 ftCONCStandard L
16L/34R173° / 353°12,000 ftCONCStandard L
17R/35L173° / 353°12,000 ftCONCStandard L
17L/35R173° / 353°12,000 ftCONCStandard L
07/2582° / 263°12,000 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16R16,000'16,000'16,000'16,000'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
34L16,000'16,000'16,000'16,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
0812,000'13,000'12,000'12,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
2612,000'12,000'12,000'12,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
16L12,000'12,000'12,000'12,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
34R12,000'13,000'12,000'12,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
17R12,000'12,000'12,000'12,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
35L12,000'12,000'12,000'12,000'PAPI 4-box right(3°)ALSF2
17L12,000'12,000'12,000'12,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
35R12,000'12,000'12,000'12,000'PAPI 4-box right(3°)ALSF2
0712,000'12,000'12,000'12,000'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
2512,000'13,000'12,000'12,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR117', pole, 5100' from thr, 500' R of cntrln, slope 41

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 12

RWY 07
LD · CAT I
DZG
111.55
RWY 08
LD · CAT I
FUI
108.9
RWY 16L
LD · CAT I
LTT
111.1
RWY 16R
LD · CAT I
DQQ
111.9
RWY 17L
LD · CAT I
BXP
110.15
RWY 17R
LD · CAT I
ACX
108.5
RWY 25
LD · CAT I
ERP
111.55
RWY 26
LD · CAT I
JOY
108.9
RWY 34L
LD · CAT III
DXU
111.9
RWY 34R
LD · CAT IIIB
OUF
111.1
RWY 35L
LD · CAT IIIB
AQD
108.5
RWY 35R
LD · CAT IIIB
DPP
110.15
ILS OR LOC RWY 07
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Waterfowl and birds are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • An informal runway use program is in effect 24 hours a day. Noise abatement information is available from airport management at 303-342-4200.Show FAA
  • Departure runways 08, 25, and 34R have a maintained clearway 500 by 1000 feet with a 1.25 slope.Show FAA
  • The overhead passenger bridge on the south side of Concourse-A provides 42 feet tail clearance and 118 feet wingspan clearance when on the taxiway centerline.Show FAA
  • Customs is available with prior permission required.Show FAA
  • Taxiway F7 is closed to aircraft with wingspans greater than 118 feet.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16L/34RRunway 16L/34R has a pavement classification rating value of 1050 rigid base with a weight limit type.Show FAA
  • 17L/35RRunway 17L/35R has a pavement classification rating value of 1050 rigid base with a weight limit type.Show FAA
  • 07/25Runway 07/25 has a pavement classification rating value of 1050 rigid base with a weight limit type.Show FAA
  • 16R/34LRunway 16R/34L has a pavement classification rating value of 1050 rigid base with a weight limit type.Show FAA
  • 08/26Runway 08/26 has a pavement classification rating value of 1050 rigid base with a weight limit type.Show FAA
  • 17R/35LRunway 17R/35L has a pavement classification rating value of 1050 rigid base with a weight limit type.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KDEN

Answer card
ICAO
KDEN
Name
DENVER INTL
Location
DENVER, COLORADO
Elevation
5,433.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,433.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
6
Longest runway
16R/34L · 16,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
12
Published frequencies
43
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
030° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34L

Denver Intl sits in Denver, Colorado. Field elevation is 5,433.8 ft MSL. The airport has 6 runways. The longest is 16,000 ft on 16R/34L. The tower is open 24 hours. Twelve ILS approaches are published across the field, which gives you options on multiple runway ends.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or ATC gives you something different. This is a busy Class B airport. Expect heavy airline traffic. Expect fast taxi flows. Expect close attention to runway assignments. The airport also has an informal runway use program in effect all day. Noise abatement information is available from airport management. Check it before you go if you are planning a piston arrival or departure.

Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The airport remarks also note birds and waterfowl in the area. Customs is available with prior permission required. Some departures use maintained clearways on runways 08, 25 and 34R. Taxiway F7 is closed to aircraft with wingspans greater than 118 ft. Denver’s elevation also means performance planning matters. Expect higher density altitude effects, especially on warm days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KDEN for light aircraft?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 6,433.8 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
How many runways does KDEN have and which is the longest?
KDEN has 6 runways. The longest is 16R/34L at 16,000 ft.
Is Denver Intl towered 24 hours a day?
Yes. The control tower is open 24 hours.
What ILS approaches are available at KDEN?
There are 12 published ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 07, 08, 16L, 16R, 17L, 17R, 25, 26, 34L, 34R, 35L and 35R.
Which FBO is on the field at KDEN?
Signature Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (303) 342-5600 for current services and availability.
Does KDEN have noise abatement or a runway use program?
Yes. An informal runway use program is in effect 24 hours a day. Noise abatement information is available from airport management at 303-342-4200.
Can customs be arranged at KDEN?
Customs is available with prior permission required. Confirm the current process with the airport operator before arrival.
What should a pilot watch for when flying into KDEN?
Plan for high field elevation at 5,433.8 ft MSL and density altitude effects. The airport remarks also note birds and waterfowl in the area, so keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival.

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