Denver International Airport (KDEN)

Denver, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KDEN

IATA

DEN

City

Denver

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

5,431 ft

Runways

6 runways

Coordinates

39.8561, -104.6737

Overview

High-altitude airport requiring density altitude awareness. United hub with long runways for high-elevation operations.

Current Weather at KDEN

Pilots flying into or out of Denver International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KDEN 141453Z 13013KT 10SM FEW025 OVC035 12/04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP223 T01220039 58011 $

Wind 130° at 13 kt — likely active runway near heading 13

Current TAF

TAF KDEN 141452Z 1415/1518 13012KT P6SM OVC035 FM141900 09010KT P6SM BKN040 FM142000 05009KT P6SM SCT050 FM142300 05013G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 SCT060 FM150300 07010KT P6SM FEW020 OVC040 FM150800 14005KT P6SM SCT020 BKN060 FM151200 21006KT P6SM SCT020 BKN090

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Denver International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KDEN. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KDEN. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Denver. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Denver International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Denver International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KDEN include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Denver International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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