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Denver International Airport

A Journey Through Time

1995 — 2024

1990s
1995

Denver International Airport opened on 28 February 1995, replacing the undersized Stapleton Airport. Built on 53 square miles of prairie, it is the largest airport in North America by land area.

1995

The Jeppesen Terminal's iconic white tent-like roof, designed by Fentress Architects, was inspired by the snow-capped Rocky Mountains and became one of the most recognizable airport buildings in the world.

2020s
2024

DEN completed a $2.2 billion Great Hall renovation project, transforming the main terminal with expanded security, new concessions, and a complete redesign of the passenger experience.

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