Navigate Denver International
Airport with ease.
Terminal maps, gate finders, dining guides, parking rates and security tips for one of the largest airports in North America — all on one page.
Layout of Denver Airport
Reach DEN by public transportation, taxi, or personal vehicle. From Peña Boulevard, an exit leads to either the West or East parking garage.
Each garage has three entrance lanes — commercial vehicles, passenger drop-off, and passenger pick-up — mirrored on both sides. The only structural difference: you enter the West garage from the south and the East garage from the north.
Both garages, plus their attached long-term lots, funnel into the Jeppesen Terminal, where a train or escalator carries you onward to Concourses A, B and C.
Denver Airport terminal & concourse map
Every concourse, its access method, gate range and dominant airlines at a glance.
| Terminal / Concourse | Access | Gates | Airlines | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeppesen Terminal | Level 6 security screening | None | Check-in for all airlines | Central hub — connects to concourses via train or bridge |
| Concourse A | Bridge walkway or automated train | A14–A87 | Delta, Frontier, United (partial), common-use | More gates on the east side; good for international flights |
| Concourse B | Automated train only | B7–B95 (81 gates) | United Airlines exclusively | United's primary hub; largest concourse |
| Concourse C | Automated train only | C23–C71 (28 gates) | Southwest and other domestic/intl carriers | Smaller concourse; more dining on the east side |
Concourse A
Mixed domestic & international. United uses gates A14–A23 on the west side, alongside its main Concourse B hub.
See gate breakdown →Concourse B
United Airlines' primary hub — 81 gates, United Club lounges, and the largest share of shops and restaurants at DEN.
Full United guide →Concourse C
Southwest Airlines' home concourse, plus other domestic carriers, with family-friendly amenities and art exhibits.
Full Southwest guide →Jeppesen Terminal & the East/West split
The Jeppesen Terminal spans over 2.5 million square feet: pickup/drop-off, ticketing, security, shops and the automated underground train to all three concourses, which runs 24/7. A walkway bridge is also available on to Concourse A.
West Terminal pickup & drop-off
East Terminal pickup & drop-off
Denver Airport food map
Pick a concourse tab to find restaurants near your gate, so you're not crossing the terminal to eat.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Meals | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver ChopHouse | Steakhouse | Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner | A39 |
| Elway's | American | Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner | A26 |
| Chipotle | Mexican | Lunch / Dinner | A45 |
| Peet's Coffee & Tea | Café | Breakfast / Snacks | A48 |
| Panda Express | Chinese | Lunch / Dinner | A42 |
| Boulder Beer Tap House | Brewpub | Lunch / Dinner | A40 |
| The Kitchen | American | Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner | A36 |
| Gogo Sushi | Sushi | Lunch / Dinner | A45 |
| Caribou Coffee | Café | Breakfast / Snacks | A50 |
| Chili's | American | Lunch / Dinner | A32 |
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Meals | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elway's | Steakhouse | Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner | B28 |
| TGI Fridays | American | Lunch / Dinner | B40 |
| Starbucks | Café | Breakfast / Snacks | B16 |
| Freshii | Health Food | Breakfast / Lunch | B30 |
| Smashburger | American | Lunch / Dinner | B35 |
| Noodle Bar | Asian | Lunch / Dinner | B33 |
| Cantina Grill | Mexican | Lunch / Dinner | B34 |
| Root Down | American | Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner | B50 |
| New Belgium Hub | Brewpub | Lunch / Dinner | Concourse B |
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Meals | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pei Wei | Asian | Lunch / Dinner | C22 |
| Freshii | Health Food | Breakfast / Lunch | C28 |
| Burger King | Fast Food | Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner | C22 |
| Cadillac Ranch | American | Lunch / Dinner | C12 |
| Ramen & Sushi | Asian | Lunch / Dinner | C31 |
| Yampa Valley Kitchen | American | Breakfast / Lunch | C16 |
| Dunkin' Donuts | Café | Breakfast / Snacks | C31 |
| Lenny's Sub Shop | Sandwiches | Lunch / Dinner | C27 |
| Denver Beer Co | Brewpub | Lunch / Dinner | C20 |
Denver Airport gate map
141 gates spread across three concourses.
- A26–A31 Delta Air Lines
- A32–A46 Frontier Airlines international departures
- A33–A64 Common use (no fixed airline)
- A48–A53 American Airlines
- A63 / A66 Great Lakes / Boutique Airlines
- C40–C47, C51 Southwest Airlines (east)
- C49–C50 Spirit Airlines
- C23–C37 Southwest Airlines (west)
- C39 Alaska Airlines · C38 Common use
Denver Airport parking map
7 parking lots in total: 4 at the Jeppesen Terminal (West/East garage plus two long-term lots) and 3 more serving the domestic terminal.
| Option | Location | Hourly | Daily | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Parking | Adjacent to Main Terminal | $5 | $30 | Covered, EV charging, closest to terminal |
| Economy Parking | East & West of Main Terminal | $2 | $10 | Shuttle every 10–15 min, budget-friendly |
| Valet Parking | At the Main Terminal | $7 | $40 | Drop-off/pick-up, optional car wash |
| Long-Term Parking | East of Main Terminal | $4 | $18 | Shuttle service, ideal for week-long trips |
| Short-Term Parking | Directly at Terminal | $6 | $20 | Best for quick drop-offs and pick-ups |
Need a rental instead of parking your own car? See the Denver Airport car rental guide.
Security at DEN
TSA checkpoints operate 24/7 on Level 6 of the Jeppesen Terminal, with North and South lanes and dynamic queue management to route travelers to the shortest line.
- TSA PreCheck: keep shoes, belts, and light jackets on; laptops stay bagged.
- CLEAR: biometric identity check, skips the standard ID line.
- Arrive early: 2 hours for domestic, 3 hours for international flights.
Accessibility
- Wheelchairs: request through your airline, ideally 48 hours ahead.
- Accessible parking: in both garages and short-term lots, with shuttle service.
- Service animals: permitted throughout the terminal and on transit.
- Assistance: kiosks airport-wide; braille guides available on request.
Accessibility line: (303) 342-2000
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