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Denver Airport Arrival Alerts

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Airport Code

DEN

Passengers/Year

69 million

Terminals

Jeppesen Terminal

Exit Time

25-45 minutes after landing

About

Arriving at Denver International Airport

Denver International is a United Airlines hub and the fifth-busiest airport in the US. The iconic white tent roof is visible from miles away, but the airport's distance from downtown means timing your pickup matters.

All flights use the single Jeppesen Terminal, but gates are spread across three concourses (A, B, C) connected by an underground train. Passengers arriving at distant Concourse C gates need extra time to reach the main terminal.

The 25-mile drive from downtown Denver takes 35-45 minutes in normal traffic but can stretch past an hour during afternoon rush on I-70 or Pena Boulevard.

Pickup tip

DEN is 25 miles from downtown. Use the Pena Boulevard cell phone lot and wait for a landing text before heading to arrivals.

How it works

Track DEN arrivals.

1

Enter the flight number

Type the flight number for the arrival to DEN.

2

Add your phone number

Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.

3

Get a text when they land

We track the flight and text you when they touch down at Denver International Airport.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

How far is Denver airport from downtown?

DEN is about 25 miles northeast of downtown Denver, a 35-45 minute drive in normal traffic.

How long to exit DEN after landing?

Plan for 25-35 minutes for domestic arrivals. International passengers may need 40-50 minutes.

Is there a cell phone lot at Denver airport?

Yes, DEN has a free cell phone waiting lot on Pena Boulevard where you can wait for a landing text before driving to the terminal.

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Tom Walsh
Tom Walsh

Founder, SkyText

Aviation lover who built SkyText because families deserve to know when someone lands safely. Has tracked more flights than he'd like to admit.