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Denver International (DEN)
Denver, CO · ICAO KDEN
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- FAA status now
- No delays
- Temperature
- 43°F
- Observed 10/30/2026, 7:53 AM MDT
- On-time arrivals, Aug 2026
- 68.3%
- 28,552 scheduled arrivals
- Canceled departures, Aug 2026
- 1.3%
Is DEN delayed right now?
Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA
No FAA-reported delays, ground stops or closures right now
FAA status as of 10/30/2026, 8:50 AM MDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.
Weather at DEN
Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service
- Temperature
- 43°F
- Dew point
- 42°F
- Wind
- Calm
- Visibility
- 0.25 miles
- Lowest cloud ceiling
- 200 ft
- Pressure
- 30.12 inHg
- Flight category
- Low IFR
Observed 10/30/2026, 7:53 AM MDT at KDEN (DEN). Raw report: METAR KDEN 301353Z 00000KT 1/4SM R35L/1400V1800FT FG VV002 06/06 A3012 RMK AO2 TWR VIS 1/4 SLP176 T00610056
DEN on-time arrivals by month
Share of scheduled arrivals that landed less than 15 minutes late. Canceled and diverted flights count as late.
August 2025 to August 2026. Only airlines that report to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are included. Months with fewer than 30 flights are left out.
Airlines at DEN, August 2026
Departures by reporting airline
| Airline | Departures | Left on time | Canceled | Avg. delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Air Lines Inc. (UA) | 9,825 | 71.1% | 0.8% | 26 min |
| Southwest Airlines Co. (WN) | 7,571 | 52.2% | 1.3% | 33 min |
| SkyWest Airlines Inc. (OO) | 6,688 | 71.2% | 1.9% | 27 min |
| Frontier Airlines Inc. (F9) | 2,082 | 71.9% | 1.6% | 22 min |
| Delta Air Lines Inc. (DL) | 1,014 | 75.2% | 1.3% | 19 min |
| American Airlines Inc. (AA) | 810 | 65.8% | 1.1% | 32 min |
| Alaska Airlines Inc. (AS) | 346 | 66.2% | 0.0% | 21 min |
| JetBlue Airways (B6) | 155 | 38.7% | 6.5% | 46 min |
| Allegiant Air (G4) | 62 | 71.0% | 0.0% | 44 min |
| Envoy Air (MQ) | 4 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Average delay is the total minutes late divided by all flights that operated, including flights that left early or on time. Fewer than 30 flights shows as Not reported.
Average fare from DEN
Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026
$417.66 compared with $445.26 nationwide, +14.9% from a year earlier.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports
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Frequently asked questions
- Is DEN airport delayed today?
- As of 10/30/2026, 8:50 AM MDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at DEN. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
- What is the on-time rate at DEN?
- In August 2026, 68.3% of 28,552 scheduled arrivals at DEN landed less than 15 minutes late, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- Which airlines fly from DEN?
- In August 2026, reporting airlines at DEN included United Air Lines Inc, Southwest Airlines Co, SkyWest Airlines Inc, Frontier Airlines Inc, Delta Air Lines Inc, American Airlines Inc. Other airlines may also serve the airport.
- How long is the longest runway at DEN?
- The longest runway at Denver International is runway 16R/34L, 16,000 feet long, according to FAA records.
- What airports are near DEN?
- Nearby airports with airline service include Rocky Mountain Metro (BJC, 24 mi), Northern Colorado Regional (FNL, 44 mi), City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS, 73 mi), Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS, 90 mi).
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics