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Denver International Airport


DIA Web Site

DIA broke records in passenger traffic for summer 2012. The 17-year-old airport is expected to be the eight busiest in the nation during the holiday season.

- Liquids and gels must be in containers of three ounces or less
- Put the containers in one zip-top plastic bag that is one-quart in size
- Remove the plastic bag from your carry-on bag and put it in a screening bin
- Place metal objects, such as coins and keys, in your carry-on bag
- Put laptop computers and other electronic devices in a screening bin
- Remove shoes, jackets and belts and put them in screening bins


- Call and check ahead to plan your visit to the airport. Visit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Web site to learn how to improve your overall security experience.
- Visit your airline's Web site to check-in for your flight online.
- Call (303) 342-8477 (303 DIA-TIPS) for current wait times at security screening.
- Call (303) 342-7275 (303 DIA-PARK) for parking space availability.
- Call (303) 342-4059 for information on taxis, buses, shuttles and other commercial transportation.


South Terminal construction

There are more than 40,000 parking spaces at DIA. For the latest information on parking availability, call the parking hotline: (303) DIA-PARK or (303) 342-7275.
- Valet West 8148 Peña Blvd., Denver, CO 80249 (303) 342-4166 $30 PER DAY $11 FIRST HOUR; $2 EACH ADD'L HOUR
- Valet East 8511 Peña Blvd., Denver, CO 80249 (303) 342-4165 $30 PER DAY $11 FIRST HOUR; $2 EACH ADD'L HOUR
- Short Term West 8148 Peña Blvd., Denver, CO 80249 (303) 342-7275 $3 PER HOUR (NO DAILY MAXIMUM)
- Garage West 8148 Peña Blvd., Denver, CO 80249 (303) 342-7275 $21 PER DAY $2 PER HOUR
- Garage East 8511 Peña Blvd., Denver, CO 80249 (303) 342-7275 $21 PER DAY $2 PER HOUR
- Economy Lot West 8148 Peña Blvd., Denver, CO 80249 (303) 342-7275 $11 PER DAY $1 PER HOUR
- Economy Lot East 8148 Peña Blvd., Denver, CO 80249 (303) 342-7275 $11 PER DAY $1 PER HOUR
- Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot 24300 E. 75th Ave., Denver, CO 80249 (303) 342-7275 $7 PER DAY $1 PER HOUR
- Mt. Elbert Shuttle Lot 6975 Valleyhead St., Denver, CO 80249 (303) 342-7275 $7 PER DAY $1 PER HOUR
- 45-minute Waiting Area 7550 Peña Blvd., Denver, CO 80249 (303) 342-7275 NO CHARGE


CHECK YOUR FLIGHT STATUS
Aeromexico - (800) 237-6639 - TERMINAL WEST
Air Canada - (800) 247-2262 - TERMINAL WEST
AirTran Airways - (800) 247-8726 - TERMINAL EAST
Alaska Airlines - (800) 252-7522 - TERMINAL WEST
British Airways - (800) AIRWAYS - TERMINAL WEST
Delta Air Lines - (800) 221-1212 - TERMINAL WEST
Frontier Airlines - (800) 432-1359 - TERMINAL EAST
Great Lakes Aviation - (800) 554-5111 - TERMINAL EAST
Icelandair - (800) 223-5500 - TERMINAL WEST
JetBlue Airways - (800) 538-2583 - TERMINAL EAST
Lufthansa - (800) 399-5838 - TERMINAL WEST
Southwest Airlines - (800) 772-7117 - TERMINAL EAST
US Airways - (800) 943-5436 - TERMINAL WEST A
United Airlines - (800) 864-8331 - TERMINAL WEST
Volaris - (866) 988-3527 - TERMINAL WEST
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CDOT crews hit the roads around the state

12:16 PM, Dec 25, 2012

KUSA - The Colorado Department of Transportation is working to keep the highways clear as snow begins to fall.

Major storm could mean holiday travel nightmares

11:59 PM, Dec 23, 2012

DENVER - The major winter storm that could bring Colorado a white Christmas, could also bring travel headaches for millions of people.

Christmas storm coming?

7:52 PM, Dec 21, 2012

KUSA - The Midwest digs out as the coasts experience more stormy weather.

Tips on how to travel well with kids

1:50 PM, Dec 21, 2012

If you are a Christmas holiday road warrior, Mile High Mamas has some tips on how to travel with your kids.

Vail back bowls to open Saturday

1:45 PM, Dec 21, 2012

VAIL - Rob Katz is like a kid on Christmas morning. The CEO of Vail Resorts says so much snow has fallen over the past couple of days that Vail's legendary back bowl terrain will open up this weekend. 

Travelers hope to be on their way after snowstorm

1:38 PM, Dec 21, 2012

CHICAGO - Travelers facing canceled flights and closed roads were hoping to finally head to their holiday destinations Friday as a widespread snowstorm that dumped more than a foot of snow in parts of the Midwest moved across the Great Lakes toward Canada.

Storm snarls flights in Chicago, Midwest

10:48 PM, Dec 20, 2012

CHICAGO - A major winter storm is snarling flights in Chicago and elsewhere in the Midwest Thursday, a disruption that comes at the beginning of the busy Christmas travel rush.

Storm during holiday travel brings headaches

5:07 PM, Dec 19, 2012

DENVER - A storm that brought snow to the Rocky Mountains and then moved into the Denver area slowed down the morning commute and delayed flights.

Holiday family reunions take on special meaning

7:29 PM, Dec 18, 2012

DENVER - The holidays have always been a time for families to draw together.

Dr. John:How to stay healthy at the airport

6:04 PM, Dec 18, 2012

KUSA - Airports across the country will be slammed this holiday season. More than 5 million people are expected to fly, according to AAA.

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