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 122053Z 05009KT 10SM SCT110 BKN160 BKN220 24/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP131 VIRGA T02390067 56016Wind 050° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 05
Current TAF
TAF KDEN 122010Z 1220/1324 10012KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120 BKN220 PROB30 1220/1301 VRB18G30KT -SHRA BKN100 FM130100 16012G18KT P6SM FEW100 BKN120 FM130600 21010KT P6SM FEW120 FM131500 24008KT P6SM FEW120 FM131800 10007KT P6SM FEW220 FM132100 11012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120 PROB30 1321/1324 VRB20G35KT -SHRARead any KDEN METAR without second-guessing
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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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Training Availability
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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