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 210053Z 17005KT 10SM SCT070 BKN160 BKN200 12/08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01170083Wind 170° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 17
Current TAF
TAF KDEN 202332Z 2100/2206 21006KT P6SM VCSH FEW030 BKN040 OVC200 FM210200 17008KT P6SM OVC050 FM210700 18008KT P6SM BKN035 FM211200 20008KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100 SCT150 FM212000 10008KT P6SM VCSH SCT120 PROB30 2121/2124 VRB14G22KT -SHRA BKN030 FM220000 13008KT P6SM VCSH SCT120 PROB30 2200/2202 VRB14G22KT -SHRA BKN030 FM220200 03014G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT090Decode METAR for KDEN
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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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