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DEN Travel Tips

DEN’s Outdoor Decks: Mountain Views, Plane Spotting & Fire Pits

Have Some Time Before Your Flight?

Passengers enjoy the mountain view from the A Gates west patio
Passengers enjoy the mountain view from the A Gates west patio.

Have some time before your flight? DEN has three outdoor decks located post-security on each concourse, near Gate A15, B7 and C67. Soak up the Colorado sun and get up-close with airplanes!  

Three Decks, One on Every Concourse  

Each concourse at DEN has an outdoor deck, complete with tables and chairs, comfortable seating, fire pits and a pet relief area.  

Whether you’re getting some work in before a business flight or looking to get some plane-spotting in with the family, it’s a great option for all ages. 

Concourse A: Planes and the Rockies

Plane spotting is a popular activity at DEN's patios
Plane spotting is a popular activity at DEN’s patios.

Head to the west side of Concourse A near Gate A15 for beautiful Rocky Mountain views and ample plane spotting! This part of the airfield is typically a busy one, with airplanes taxiing to and from our western runways.  

Concourse B: Coffee by the Fire Pit

The patio on B Gates west offers a fire pit
The patio on B Gates west offers a fire pit.

Our second mountain-facing deck is located on Concourse B near Gate B7. Grab a bite to eat or a coffee at a nearby dining location, then cozy up by the fire pit to catch the sunrise or sunset. Arrivals and departures on our western runways are clearly visible from this deck. 

Concourse C: Prairie Views

Passengers on the C Gates east patio enjoy fabulous prairie views
Passengers on the C Gates east patio enjoy fabulous prairie views.
A look at the C Gates east patio from the ramp
A look at the C Gates east patio from the ramp.

Our only east facing outdoor deck is located on Concourse C near Gate C67. This deck allows you to get closest to airplanes, thanks to the ground load facility located directly underneath it. It’s also a great place to spot airplanes taxiing by as they arrive and depart from our eastern runways. 

Traveling with a Pet? The Decks Have Relief Area

DEN's outdoor decks feature pet relief areas
DEN’s outdoor decks feature pet relief areas.

Traveling with your four-legged friend? Each outdoor deck has a pet relief area with turf, complimentary cleanup bags and trash cans. Please be respectful and clean up after your pup.  

Hours, Weather and What to Know

DEN's outdoor decks are a wonderful way for travelers to relax
DEN’s outdoor decks are a wonderful way for travelers to relax.

Outdoor decks are located near Gate A15, B7 and C67. 

Decks are open daily from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. but may be closed during adverse weather conditions.  

Departure boards are located in the entryway of each deck. 

We hope you enjoy this air-mazing opportunity to check out the best views at DEN!  Remember, there is no smoking on the decks. Happy spotting. 

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