Denver International Airport (DEN) is celebrating the opening of its latest gate expansion area. Earlier this month, DEN, along with Denver-based Frontier Airlines, fully opened a 120,000-square-foot remodeled and expanded area of Concourse A. The new $220 million ground boarding facility, located on the eastern edge of the concourse, was completed on time and within budget.
Construction of the new facility began in the summer of 2022. It includes 83,000 square feet of remodeled space and 37,000 square feet of concourse expansion. The area is divided into two parallel corridors (north and south) that provide access to six new gate waiting areas, nine remodeled gates and five new gates (a total of 14 gates). The airline started limited operations in the north corridor in February of 2024. The entire area fully opened on Oct. 1, 2024. The expansion also includes office space and an adjacent 8,000-square-foot airline maintenance facility.
“Completing the Concourse A-East expansion project marks a major milestone in our effort to serve 100 million annual passengers within the next several years,” said DEN CEO Phil Washington. “I’m proud of everyone at DEN who ensured this project was completed on time and within budget while maintaining a clear commitment to airport growth to meet our tremendous demand.”
The expansion area includes a variety of features and conveniences for customers including DEN-provided charging stations, a nursing room, pet relief area, family restroom and companion care room. Dining and shopping options are also available. The facility is currently home to Snarf’s Sandwiches, Brothers BBQ, Breckenridge Brewery and a CNBC shop. An additional food and beverage concept is expected to open by mid-2025.
“We are very excited about the expansion on Concourse A and look forward to providing a great experience for our customers, along with increased operational efficiencies, in conjunction with the new facility,” said Alex Clerc, senior vice president, customers for Frontier Airlines.
Travelers can access Concourse A-East expansion by going down escalators near Gate A53. From there, travelers can access Gates A54 – A84 from either the north or south corridor.
