Denver International Airport

Continent: North America

Country: United States

Region: Colorado

Denver International Airport
Location	Denver, Colorado
IATA code	DEN
ICAO code	KDEN
Airport type	Commercial
Website	[www.flydenver.com www.flydenver.com]
Overview map	[maps.google.com/maps?q=DEN&ll=39.857442,-104.671726&spn=0.111791,0.237442&t=h&hl=en Google Maps]
Communications
Tower	124.3, 256.85 for Rwy 08/26, 17L/35R 132.35 for Rwy 07/25 133.3, 322.45 for Rwy 17R/35L 135.3, 351.95 for Rwy 16L/34R, 16R/34L 273.55 for Rwy 07/25, 16L/34R
Ground	127.5, 380.3 for Rwy 07/25, 16L/34R, 16R/34L 121.85, 377.1 for Rwy 08/26, 17L/35R, 17R/35L 256.85 for Rwy 08/26, 17L/35R
Clearance	118.75
Approach	119.3,120.35,307.3,381.5
Departure	126.1,127.05,128.25,128.45,251.075
ATIS	125.6
Departure	122.95

Official Spotting Locations

Unfortunately, KDEN has no official spotting locations.

Other Spotting Locations

114th avenue: From Pena Buelevard, exit onto Tower Road and head north to 96th (Turn right if you're exiting pena buelevard westbound, left if exiting Pena eastbound). Turn right on 96th and follow it around a left curve, then a right curve. You will see the approaches at this point. This location is great for side-ons from approaches to the 16s, and some unique departure shots can be had from aircraft departing the 34's, as they usually cross very low over 114th in a steep bank. Beware however, don't be in between the signs on foot or parked.

120th avenue: Same to get to 114th avenue, however instead of turning right on 96th, you turn right on 120th and follow it to the approaches. No departure shots from here as you're a little far out, but the good news is that they still come very low over 120th on approaches and there are no signs or security (you're in Adams County, or as we call it Kansas Lite).

The 35's (Mount Elbert Lot): From Pena Buelevard exit onto Jackson Gap and head south (Right turn off the exit ramp if you're heading toward the terminals, left turn off the exit ramp if you're heading away). Follow the road around a left curve and take the first right. Take another left right after the stop sign. The road you are on will dead-end at valleyhead road, and on the east side of the road there's a little pullout, but it is an unofficial parking area so be warned. Usually nobody bothers you but on occaision they'll take your ID or simply ask you to move along (that's only happened once). Great for evening arrivals onto 35L, 35R is impossible without 600mm or longer.

56th: Pretty simple to get here. From the 35's (see above), continue south along valleyhead until it dead-ends at 56th. Take a left there and drive until you're wherever you want to be to get the angles you want. A little bit higher up, but like 120th, you're in Adams County and pretty much free to photograph as you please. Beware though, ugly chicks will try to eat you.

The Conoco lot: From Pena, Exit onto Rental Car Road. The Conoco is at the far west end of Rental Car Road, pretty close to the threshold of runway 7. The best angles are had here, but this runway is somewhat infrequently used compared to the 35's and 16's. You can choose to stay and spot at the dirt lot or walk up to the traffic light. If it's summer, you'll want a water bottle for the trek. Not long, but hot nonetheless.

Locations to Avoid

We have in the past been asked to leave when spotting on the east end of Rental Car Road at the threshold of 25, this was a few years ago and since then I haven't really been back there, but I assume the rules are still the same. Also, it's best if you avoid runway 8 entirely because they will arrest you if they catch you there.