Denver International Airport is consistently named a passenger favorite and is the proud recipient of dozens of national and international awards for excellence including these recent examples:
2022 Frontier Awards (Highly Commended)
- DEN was recognized for “Excellence in Service and Support” for retailers and suppliers, particularly for its COVID relief packages in 2020 and 2021.
2022 National Fleet Association - Green Fleet Awards
- DEN was recognized as the #4 Green Fleet in the country
2022 Advanced Clean Transport (ACT) Expo - Leading Airport Fleet Award
- DEN was recognized for leadership in alternative fuel and sustainable fleet assets
2022 100 Best Fleets Award (#63)
NAFA Fleet Management Association
2022 10 Best Fleets Award (#63)
- NAFA Fleet Management Association
2022 Uber Airport Award
- DEN's Ground Transportation team was recognized for their commitment to innovation throgh initiatives and operational pilots that can serve as a mode; for the industry
2022 Gold Member, Colorado Green Business Network
- CGBN is a voluntary program that encourages, supports and rewards superior environmental performers in Colorado
2022 FAA Part 139 Inspection (annual FAA inspection of facility and operations)
• Passed with no discrepancies
• Fifth time in six years
2020-2021 Balchen Post Award (Best Snow Operations)
• Large Commercial (Over 200,000 operations per year)
• Second year in a row
2021 USA Today Readers’ Choice Award
• Best Large Airport
2020 J.D. Power North America Airport Satisfaction Study
• #4 Mega Airport
2020 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado Chapter
• 2020 Twenty-five Year Award
o Presented annually to a project that has “significantly influenced design and lifestyle in Colorado” and features a “timeless and enduring design that has created a sense of place” for at least 25 years
2020 Skytrax World Airport Awards
• No. 5 World’s Best Airport – 60 – 70 Million Passengers (only airport in North America to place in the top five)
• Ranked 37 out of 100 top airports in the world
2020 Green Fleet Award – 100 Best Fleets
• DEN was the only airport named to the list of 50 and ranked second nationwide.
2020 American Planning Association – Colorado Chapter
• Merit Award - Denver International Airport (DEN) Strategic Plan