Denver International Airport - Denver, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member ronjean
N 39° 51.231 W 104° 40.435
13S E 527893 N 4411587
It's unique roof is meant to recall the nearby Rocky Mountains, and of the tepees housing Native Americans long before this place was built
Waymark Code: WM550F
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member geobwong2k
Views: 54

The Jeppesen Terminal at D.I.A. has a roof that is 126 feet tall and is supported by 34 masts and 10 miles of steel cable. The roof system uses a cable system similar to that of the Brooklyn Bridge for stability and the ability to support wind and snow loads.
The airport covers 53 square miles (twice the size of NY's Manhattan Island. 1700 flights per day arrive and leave DIA.
Type: International

ICAO Airport Code: KDEN

IATA Airport Code: DEN

FAA Identifier: DEN

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