DEN maintains a robust noise monitoring program. Click or tap on a gray bar to learn more.
Denver International Airport (DEN) now offers an online system for tracking the movement of flights and air traffic patterns within the greater Denver region. PublicVue flight tracking and noise information system allows the public to research data about flights to and from DEN, Centennial Airport, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Front Range Airport and Buckley Air Force Base, as well as any air traffic that transitions through the region. The system also simplifies the process of filing a noise complaint, offering a web channel for residents who wish to register concerns regarding noise levels.
Local Government (City and County) Policies
Most local government jurisdictions bordering DEN have recommended land use compatibility guidelines and/or have adopted zoning regulations to avoid incompatible land uses near the airport, but their policies and ordinances may differ. Depending on where your home is located, jurisdictional regulations or disclosures may apply. Sources for additional information include the following (other sources may exist). Click here for a PDF of all links.
Adams County
Denver International Airport (DEN) Chapter 3-31 is intended to provide for non-residential land uses associated with aviation operations, roadways, or passive uses while minimizing risks to public safety and hazards to aviation users including those employed at public aviation facilities. The uses and standards established and enforced in the DEN District are listed in the link below and in Article IV of the Intergovernmental Agreement on the New Airport.
Airport Height Overlay (AHO) Chapter 3-32 is intended to provide for protection of residential and non-residential land uses in areas which may be subjected to frequent overflights by aircraft flying low to the ground upon an approach to landing, upon takeoff, or operating in a traffic pattern at an aviation facility. Within this area, the hazards of natural and man-made objects may create severe hazards to avigation and must be regulated accordingly.
Adams County Airport Noise Overlay (ANO), Chapter 3-34 is intended to provide for protection of residential and non-residential land uses in areas which may be subjected to noise levels of such duration and frequency which would constitute a nuisance to residential and other uses.
http://www.adcogov.org/sites/default/files/dsr-chapter-03.pdf
Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County Airport Influence Areas Map, which depicts the airport influence area boundaries and airport noise contours/land use restrictions, is not available on the county web site, but copies may be obtained by contacting the Arapahoe County Planning Division, (720) 874-6650, or the Mapping Section, (720) 874-6500.
Arapahoe County Land Development Code, Chapter 10-Overlay Districts, 10-100 "Airport Influence Area"
http://co-arapahoecounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6550/LDC-Complete---09-28-2018?bidId
City of Aurora
Building and Zoning Code of Aurora policies regarding development in the vicinity of the airport are found in Code Sections 146-800 to 146-822, (Airport Districts zoning codes) Article XI, Aircraft Noise Reduction.
https://www.municode.com/library/co/aurora/codes/building_and_zoning?nodeId=BUZOCO_CH146ZO_ART8OVDI
City of Brighton
City of Brighton Community Development Department
http://www.brightonco.gov/363/Land-Use-Development-Code
City of Commerce City
City of Commerce City Community Planning and Development Department
https://www.c3gov.com/doing-business/developing-in-commerce-city/land-use-approvals
City and County of Denver
Denver Zoning Code Article 9. Special Contexts and Districts, Division 9.5 Denver International Airport Zone District and 0-1 Zone
Section 143 Aircraft Noise Reduction per Denver Building Code
Section 5-37 Airport Influence District in the Denver Revised Municipal Code
Sample Noise Disclosure Statement – City and County of Denver
Notice for all residential dwelling units within the AIO, all prospective purchasers, in writing:
"(Residential address) is located within the proximity to Denver International Airport (DEN). The purchaser should be aware that (residential address) may be subject to overflights by commercial, general aviation or military aircraft, subject to noise, vibration, exhaust, air and vehicular traffic and other conditions associated with the operation of this international airport. DEN consists of six existing runways and is planned to have a total of twelve runways at full build out, additional runways will be constructed in the future, which could change and/or increase current flight operations at DEN. Also, future airfield support facilities could be constructed on airport property with additional access roads resulting in increasing vehicular traffic and noise near (residential address)."
Thinking of buying a home near DEN? If so, please give the Noise Office staff a call at (303) 342-2380. They are available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff can provide up-to-date information on flight paths for areas in and around DEN, and help citizens looking for property near DEN understand what to expect when living near a very busy metropolitan airport. Staff can provide flight track maps showing the flight patterns over the particular property you are looking to purchase. They also have noise monitoring terminals positioned in the surrounding neighborhoods that can provide single-event and 24-hour average noise level measurements. Click on the Frequently Asked Questions section to review information about how the airport operates and other pertinent noise information. Click on the PublicVue web application and plot the address of the home you are thinking of purchasing and see what kind of traffic is flying over that particular property (how high, what type of aircraft, etc.). This application is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have any further questions, or need more information please call the Noise Office directly at (303) 342-2380.
Click here for frequently asked questions to learn more about the airport's noise abatement program and industry terminology.
DEN actively manages noise issues that affect the community. Use our on-line tool, PublicVue, to track aircraft activity around DEN. You can also use the PublicVue site to send us your noise concerns.
None at this time.
- Noise Release Study, 2021-2026
- Noise Release Study, 2019-2024
- Noise Release Study, 2017-2022
- Noise Release Study, 2015-2020
- Noise Release Study, 2013-2018
- Noise Release Study, 2011-2016
- Noise Release Study, 2009-2014
- Noise Release Study, 2007-2012
- Noise Release Study, 2005-2010
- Noise Release Study, 2003-2008
- Noise Release Study, 1998-2005
Need to get in touch with us? Use one of the following ways to contact our Noise Management team:
By Mail: DEN Noise Office, 8500 Pena Blvd, Denver, CO 80249.
By Phone: (303) 342-2360 DEN Noise Manager.
Make a Report: (303) 342-2380 DEN’s 24/7 Noise Hotline.
Email us at: [email protected].