Denver International Airport - DEN

Denver International Airport Address

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At 9,927 feet, Leadville, Colorado's airport claims the honor of being the highest airport in the United States. However, while the altitude at Denver International Airport (DIA as it is commonly called) is not nearly so high at 5,141 feet, Denver qualifies as the United States' largest high altitude airport. Denver operates six runways-the longest is 16,000 feet-and can accommodate any commercial aircraft now in service. Opened in 1995, this $5 billion facility occupies 55 square miles of land area, giving it ample room for future expansion.

DIA's main building is the Elrey B. Jeppesen Terminal, readily identifiable by its translucent fiberglass white-peaked roof. Additionally, there are three concourses prosaically named A, B, and C. Denver passengers are served by 22 airlines, including Air Canada, Alaskan Airlines, American, British Airways, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Jet Blue, Lufthansa, Midway, Northwest Airlines, Southwest, United, US Air, and others.

A non-smoking airport, DIA does have two smoking lounges: one by the Aviators Club on Jeppesen Terminal's west side, and the second on the mezzanine level center core of Concourse B. Smoking is OK outside the Terminal, but there is no outside access from the concourses.

WiFi Internet access is available in the Jeppesen Terminal and the three concourses. There are more than 130 access points. To access, activate your computer and connect to the splash page; then follow directions to sign up. Cost is $7.99 for 24 hours.

Directions

DIA is a 35-45 minute drive east from downtown Denver. From downtown Denver, it is best reached by going west on I-70 and then taking the Pena Boulevard exit (exit 284 eastbound, exit 285 westbound). Alternatively, it can be reached from I-76 by taking the State Highway East 470 exit. Both lead directly to the airport.