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Denver International Airport

KDEN
1,383
Flights/Day
13:02
Local Time
Denver
Timezone
5,431ft
Elevation
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LIFR
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Overcast • 21kt G@Model.Metar.WindGustKnots • 0mi • 1016.00"
Observed: 18:15 UTC
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TAF valid until 18:00 local time
About Denver International Airport

Denver experiences frequent mountain wave turbulence from Rocky Mountain winds. Consistently ranked among America's bumpiest airports.

Is Denver International Airport turbulent?

Denver is consistently ranked among the most turbulent airports in America due to its proximity to the Rocky Mountains. Mountain wave turbulence occurs when high-speed winds pass over the peaks and create powerful oscillating air currents on the eastern side. The airport experiences frequent bumpy approaches and departures, particularly when winds blow from the west.

  • Four of the top five bumpiest US routes involve Denver
  • Mountain waves can extend 100+ miles from the Rockies
  • Microbursts from dry thunderstorms are common in summer
What causes mountain wave turbulence at Denver?

When winds exceed 25 knots and blow perpendicular to the Rocky Mountain ridgeline, air accelerates up and over the peaks, then plunges down the eastern slopes in powerful waves. These invisible ripples in the atmosphere can toss aircraft around unpredictably. Pilots describe it as hitting invisible speed bumps at altitude. The effect is strongest in winter and early spring when the jet stream passes over Colorado.

When is the smoothest time to fly from Denver?

Early morning flights before 9 AM typically offer calmer conditions before thermal activity begins. Summer afternoons are especially rough due to microbursts and wind shear along the Front Range. Late September through early November often provides a window of calmer weather between summer storms and winter jet stream patterns.

Is turbulence at Denver dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Denver?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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boeing 737 max 9
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WN WN2126 +1
boeing 737-8h4
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OO OO5143 +2
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DEN MIA
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WN WN8853 +1
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airbus a321-271nx
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airbus a321-271nx
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AC AC1038
airbus a220-300
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mitsubishi crj-200lr
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embraer e175ll
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UA UA1888
boeing 737 max 8
13:25
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mitsubishi crj-701er
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boeing 757-324
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mitsubishi crj-701er
13:25
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OO OO4629 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
13:25
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mitsubishi crj-200lr
13:25
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UA UA4736 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
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UA UA1803 +1
boeing 737-824
13:26
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DEN IAD
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airbus a321-271nx
13:29
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DEN MEX
Y4 Y4761
airbus a321-231
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WN WN4003 +1
13:30
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OO OO5378 +1
13:30
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embraer e175lr
13:30
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SY SY8279
13:31
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boeing 737-824
13:34
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UA UA5488
mitsubishi crj-200lr
13:38
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UA UA5771
embraer e175ll
13:40
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KX KX441
boeing 737 max 8
13:40
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UA UA5845
mitsubishi crj-701er
13:40
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boeing 737-824
13:40
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UA UA4799
embraer e175ll
13:40
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UA UA5808
embraer e175lr
13:40
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DEN JAC
UA UA1537 +1
airbus a319-131
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DEN AUS
UA UA2270 +1
boeing 737 max 9
13:45
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UA UA578
airbus a319-131
13:45
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DEN SJC
WN WN2769
boeing 737-8h4
13:45
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OO OO5053 +2
mitsubishi crj-200lr
13:45
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DEN MSO
UA UA5228
embraer e175lr
13:45
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DEN LNK
UA UA5827
mitsubishi crj-200lr
13:45
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DEN PIR
UA UA5084 +2
mitsubishi crj-200lr
13:45
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DEN LAX
UA UA1252
airbus a321-271nx
13:50
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UA UA5421
mitsubishi crj-701er
13:50
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DEN PHX
WN WN3691 +2
boeing 737-7h4
13:50
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DEN TUS
UA UA1204 +1
airbus a320-232
13:50
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DEN MCO
UA UA501 +1
boeing 757-33n
13:50
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UA UA2327 +1
boeing 737-824
13:50
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WN WN45 +1
13:50
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AA AA5421
mitsubishi crj-701er
13:51
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UA UA5572 +1
embraer e175ll
13:52
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UA UA2375
13:55
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WN WN899 +1
boeing 737-7h4
13:55
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WN WN4425 +1
13:55
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OO OO5556 +3
mitsubishi crj-200lr
13:55
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WN WN3343
boeing 737 max 8
13:55
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UA UA5950
13:55
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WN WN4646 +1
13:58
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DEN PHX
AA AA4226 +2
14:00
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UA UA1109 +1
14:00
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G44404 +3
14:00
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DEN HOU
WN WN1238 +1
14:05
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WN WN3604
14:05
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DEN SMF
WN WN1107 +1
14:05
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KG KG338
14:05
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WN WN3102
14:10
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UA UA1485
14:10
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WN WN8822 +1
14:10
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UA UA5098
14:10
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UA UA5081 +1
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OO OO5040 +1
14:10
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UA UA1579 +1
14:10
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DEN ORD
KG KG411 +1
14:10
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UA UA5039
14:10
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UA UA597
14:15
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WN WN4068
14:15
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WN WN351
boeing 737-7h4
14:15
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LF6393
14:17
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UA UA5454
14:20
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WN WN1547 +1
14:20
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DEN SNA
WN WN2016
boeing 737-7h4
14:20
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WN WN2439
boeing 737 max 8
14:23
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UA UA6091
14:25
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WN WN2589
14:25
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AM AM659
14:25
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OO OO4736 +1
14:25
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DEN TUS
UA UA5385 +1
14:25
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WN WN2328
boeing 737-7h4
14:28
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F94616 +1
14:30
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DEN PHX
F99552 +1
14:30
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DEN ROW
UA UA6080
14:30
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DEN JFK
B68098 +2
14:30
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KG KG5920
14:30
Local
DEN STL
WN WN2981 +1
boeing 737-8h4
14:30
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DEN XWA
OO OO4789
14:30
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DEN GYR
FI FI5299
14:30
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DEN PAE
WN WN8515
14:31
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DEN LAS
F94967 +1
14:35
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DEN GXY
KG KG777
14:35
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DEN BOI
WN WN4688 +1
14:35
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DEN PNS
F9 F93930
14:35
Local
DEN COD
KG KG717
14:37
Local
DEN LAS
F92349 +1
14:39
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DEN MSP
DL DL2877
14:40
Local
DEN MAF
OO OO5270 +1
mitsubishi crj-550
14:40
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DEN OMA
WN WN3012
boeing 737-7h4
14:44
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DEN ASE
OO OO4964 +2
14:44
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DEN CMH
F9 F91694 +1
14:45
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DEN BHM
UA UA5172
14:45
Local
DEN DAL
WN WN471
14:45
Local
DEN SJC
WN WN4638 +1
boeing 737-8h4
14:45
Local
DEN BFF
KG KG137
14:50
Local
DEN RSW
WN WN2044
14:50
Local
DEN LAX
WN WN1914
14:50
Local
DEN OAK
WN WN4540
14:55
Local
DEN RIC
WN WN4719
15:00
Local
DEN MCN
OO OO5192
15:00
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DEN SAT
WN WN999 +1
15:00
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DEN HOU
WN WN834
15:00
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DEN CPR
KG KG507
15:00
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DEN BNA
WN WN1791
15:00
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KG KG3307
15:01
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DEN LGA
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