Jackson Gap and 75th Ave. Detours
The existing off-ramp from inbound Peña Blvd. to Jackson Gap is closed for construction. While a temporary off-ramp is available, construction activity in the area may cause travel impacts. Drivers on Jackson Gap will not be able to travel westbound on E 75th Ave. to the Pikes Peak shuttle lot. Detours are in place.
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PASSENGER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Please contact your airline at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure to arrange wheelchair service. For specific airline disability accommodations, please contact your airline before you arrive at the airport or coordinate service at the airport counter when you check-in.
Visitors who are picking-up arriving passengers or seeing-off departing passengers may bring their service dog, too.
Contact your airline for specific information regarding traveling with Service Animals.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for transitioning passengers through the airport’s security checkpoints. Learn more about TSA procedures for people with special needs here or toll free at (855) 787-2227.
Defibrillators for cardiac emergencies are located in Jeppesen Terminal and each concourse.
If you have any medical devices, such as syringes or special apparatus that might be questioned at the security checkpoint, you should check with your airline in advance of the flight to confirm requirements. Under FAA regulations, diabetics who need to fly with syringes or insulin delivery systems should carry a vial of insulin with a professional, pharmaceutical preprinted label which clearly identifies the medication. Because of the possibility of forgery, prescriptions and letters of medical necessity will not be accepted.
The City and County of Denver, as owner and operator of Denver International Airport, does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, treatment of, or employment in its programs and activities.
Aira
Aira is a digital wayfinding app that uses a live, trained professional agent to assist people who are blind or have low vision with completing tasks and wayfinding.
Video Relay Service
Video Relay Service (VRS) is available in the Terminal. There is a VRS monitor on the west side of the terminal, near door 608, and a VRS monitor on the east side of the terminal, near door 607.
Language Line
Interpreter services are available at each information booth (in the terminal, Concourse A, B and C) and in Customs for international arrivals.
TTY Public Telephones
TTY public telephones for the deaf and hearing-impaired are located throughout the terminal and concourses. Units are marked with the international symbol for TTY.
Visual Paging Monitors
Located near flight information display monitors and near the baggage claim carousels
If you are anticipating receiving a page, you may use a TTY unit and call (800) 688-1333 for assistance..
You can obtain a Sunflower Lanyard from a DEN Ambassador or a Customer Service Agent at any of the four customer service information booths at DEN, located in the terminal and in the center of each concourse.
To support passengers with hidden disabilities, DEN has partnered with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower organization to bring the Sunflower Lanyard Program to the airport. The green lanyard with sunflowers discreetly signals that the wearer, or a member in the group, has an invisible disability and may need additional support. Passengers who need assistance may also speak to a customer service agent at any of the information booths, marked with a sunflower decal.
There are no prerequisites for asking for or wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower-branded lanyard. By wearing the lanyard, DEN team members can be signaled that a person has a hidden disability and may need extra support getting through the airport.
On the day of the flight, at the discretion of your airline, you can obtain a Dependent Needs Pass from the airline’s ticket counter. To obtain a Dependent Needs Pass, you will need to provide the passenger’s name and flight number to the airline check-in agent along with your photo ID. This pass can be obtained on the day of your trip and passholders are also required to clear airport security in order to escort a passenger to their gate.
This program is brought to you by our partners at SkySquad, who specialize in elevating your airport experience. SkySquad helps you and your entire party with bags, navigation, and getting through security. Choose departure, arrival or flight connections/transfers assistance and the SkySquad team will be there so you can relax and enjoy your journey.
Requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the service. Requests for wheelchair assistance must be made directly through your airline.
SkySquad staff CANNOT reserve wheelchair services, but can help with day of coordination if able. Wheelchairs should be booked 48 hours in advance of departure with your airline.
For assistance with translation of signage throughout the airport, please consider using a translation application on your mobile device. Most iOS devices have Apple Translate preinstalled. Most Android Devices have Google Translate preinstalled. Both Google Translate and Microsoft Translator are available for Apple iOS devices through the App Store and for Android devices through the Google Play Store.
References to specific applications are provided for informational purposes and for the convenience of travelers. DEN does not directly endorse any specific translation application and references to specific applications does not imply that those solutions are the only translation applications or solutions available to travelers at DEN. Translation applications may not always provide accurate or precise translations and use of and reliance on such applications is solely within the discretion of the party using the application. DEN does not warrant or make any promises, assurances, or guarantees as to the accuracy of the translations provided by the referenced translation applications. DEN, its officers, employees, departments, divisions, offices, agencies, and enterprises shall not be liable for damages or losses of any kind arising out of, or in connection with, the use or performance of such information, including but not limited to, damages or losses caused by reliance upon the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any such information, or damages incurred from the viewing, distributing, or copying of such materials.
Accessible parking spaces are located next to entry doors on the east and west sides of Jeppesen Terminal, on garage Levels 1, 2, 4 and 5 (no accessible parking is available on Level 3).
If using outlying parking options, such as economy or shuttle lots, accessible spaces are located near the pick-up/drop-off shelters in the Economy West and Economy East parking lots. All vans and buses serving these lots are lift-equipped. For more information call (303) 342-4650.
Rideshare (Uber and Lyft) passengers that require extra assistance can request a pickup at the curbside of Level 5 near doors 504, 506, 510 or 512 (west side) or doors 505, 507, 511 or 513 (east side).
The following ground transportation companies pick up disabled passengers at curbside on Level 5, west-side of Jeppesen Terminal:
Elevators are located in the terminal’s two security-screening areas and in the central areas of all concourses.
There are elevators located in the Westin Hotel lobbies on both the East and West sides of the DEN Transit Center on airport Level 1. Travelers can use these elevators to access the South Security Checkpoint (Level 5) and/or Airline Check-In Services (Level 6) in the terminal. If you are assisting a wheelchair user, please utilize the middle train cars and back the wheelchair into the train car to ensure the wheelchair wheels do not get stuck on the boarding threshold.
DEN has a companion care restroom with a remote-control, height-adjustable adult changing table inside, along with a standard toilet and sink.
The companion care restroom is located before security on the west side of Level 5, adjacent to the train exit and next to the men’s restroom. Additionally, there are large, private Family & All Gender restrooms located in Jeppesen Terminal (terminal location is currently closed) and on each concourse.
Below are some helpful videos to help individuals become familiar with the airport environment and help prepare them for their trip.
The reports below document DEN's efforts to ensure its displays, websites, and social media comply with all accessibility laws and requirements.
