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KDEN

Denver International Airport · Denver

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Denver International Airport (KDEN), located in Denver, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 6 active runways with a maximum elevation of 5,431 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Denver International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KDEN / DEN
Municipality
Denver
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,431 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16R / 34L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 16,000 ft / 4,877 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180.5° / 0.5°
RWY 16R (180.5°)
111.90 MHz
IDENT: DQQ | CRS: 173°
RWY 34L (0.5°)
111.90 MHz
IDENT: DXU | CRS: 353°
Runway 07 / 25
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,000 ft / 3,658 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 90.5° / 270.5°
RWY 07 (90.5°)
111.55 MHz
IDENT: DZG | CRS: 82°
RWY 25 (270.5°)
111.55 MHz
IDENT: ERP | CRS: 263°
Runway 08 / 26
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,000 ft / 3,658 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 90.5° / 270.5°
RWY 08 (90.5°)
108.90 MHz
IDENT: FUI | CRS: 83°
RWY 26 (270.5°)
108.90 MHz
IDENT: JOY | CRS: 263°
Runway 16L / 34R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,000 ft / 3,658 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180.5° / 0.5°
RWY 16L (180.5°)
111.10 MHz
IDENT: LTT | CRS: 173°
RWY 34R (0.5°)
111.10 MHz
IDENT: OUF | CRS: 353°
Runway 17L / 35R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,000 ft / 3,658 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180.5° / 0.5°
RWY 17L (180.5°)
110.15 MHz
IDENT: BXP | CRS: 173°
RWY 35R (0.5°)
110.15 MHz
IDENT: DPP | CRS: 353°
Runway 17R / 35L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,000 ft / 3,658 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180.5° / 0.5°
RWY 17R (180.5°)
108.50 MHz
IDENT: ACX | CRS: 173°
RWY 35L (0.5°)
108.50 MHz
IDENT: AQD | CRS: 353°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
125.60 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
118.75 MHz
DEP DEP
126.10 MHz
GND GND
121.85 MHz
RDO RDO
123.65 MHz
TWR TWR
124.30 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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KFNLILS
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71 km / 39 nm
KCOSILS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
117 km / 63 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026