Security wait times at Denver International Airport (DEN)
Denver, Colorado KDEN #4 US airport by passengers
Official wait times are not published as open data, so we combine what travelers report with practical checkpoint advice.
- FAA status
- No delays reported Updated 4 min ago
- Weather now
- VFR 60°F Observed 6 h ago
- Late departures
- 28.7%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
- No recent reportsAdd yours
Security wait at DEN
No security reports for DEN in the past week. The TSA does not publish wait times as open data, so this page fills in as travelers report. Be the first to report
Checkpoints and tips
Security is in the center of the terminal and splits into several areas. Lines vary by time of day, and the airport often shifts passengers toward the less busy side.
- Check the airport website or app for the current checkpoint line before heading in.
- TSA PreCheck is available at the main security areas.
- Winter travelers: allow extra time for de-icing and snow clearing on busy mornings.
Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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