Airport
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Denver International Airport serves Denver, Colorado. In 2024, 40,012,895 passengers boarded flights here, up 5.7% from 2023, making it number 3 of 498 US commercial airports. The FAA classes it as a large hub.
DENairport code
40,012,895passengers boarding, 2024
#3busiest of 498
37,863,967passengers boarding, 2023
Cities near DEN
| City | Distance | Population | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, CO | 11 mi | 410,053 | $469,100 |
| Thornton, CO | 16 mi | 147,766 | $517,500 |
| Denver, CO | 19 mi | 740,613 | $616,000 |
| Westminster, CO | 19 mi | 116,182 | $532,400 |
| Broomfield, CO | 21 mi | 79,174 | $664,500 |
| Centennial, CO | 21 mi | 108,658 | $658,100 |
Straight-line distance from the airport to each city center.
Other airports nearby
Parks and sights near Denver
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Coors Field 19 miles
- University of Colorado Boulder 33 miles
- University of Denver 20 miles
- Colorado Christian University 25 miles
- Colorado School of Mines 30 miles
- Community College of Denver 19 miles
- Community College of Aurora 12 miles
- Regis University 20 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Passenger numbers: Federal Aviation Administration, CY 2024 commercial service enplanements (published September 2026). Location: Wikidata (CC0). All US airports by passengers.