DEN Has Three Security Checkpoints: Bridge, South, and West Security.
Security wait times are estimates and are subject to change at any time. We suggest arriving at DEN no less than two hours before your boarding time.
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Security wait times are estimates and are subject to change at any time. We suggest arriving at DEN no less than two hours before your boarding time.
DEN has three security checkpoint areas in the Terminal to access all airlines gates: Bridge and West security on Level 6, and South security on Level 5
Tips for going through security:
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for transitioning passengers through the airport’s security checkpoints. Learn more about TSA procedures for people with special needs here or toll free at (855) 787-2227
Whether you take the train to the gates or walk the Bridge, below are the average walk times to get to your gate after you have passed the security checkpoint. These are estimates only and persons with reduced mobility may experience longer travel times.
A
Gates 14-25
Gates 26-32
Gates 34-39
Gates 40-47
Gates 48-53
12 min.
9 min.
6 min.
5 min.
7 min.
*Does not require train ride
B
Gates 7-12
Gates 15-22
Gates 23-29
Gates 32-37
Gates 38-44
Gates 45-52
Gates 53-60
Gates 62-71
15 min.
14 min.
12 min.
10 min.
9 min.
10 min.
13 min.
15 min.
C
Gates 23-31
Gates 32-39
Gates 40-47
Gates 48-54
Gates 55-62
Gates 63-67
15 min.
13 min.
11 min.
13 min.
15 min.
17 min.
A
Gates 14-25
Gates 26-32
Gates 34-39
Gates 40-47
Gates 48-53
12 min.
9 min.
6 min.
5 min.
7 min.
B
Gates 7-12
Gates 15-22
Gates 23-29
Gates 31-37
Gates 38-44
Gates 45-52
Gates 53-60
Gates 62-71
13 min.
12 min.
10 min.
8 min.
7 min.
8 min.
11 min.
13 min.
C
Gates 23-31
Gates 32-39
Gates 40-47
Gates 48-54
Gates 55-62
Gates 63-67
13 min.
11 min.
9 min.
11 min.
13 min.
15 min.
Real ID will be required starting May 7, 2025.
Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. REAL ID-compliant cards are marked with a star at the top of the card. If you’re not sure, contact your state driver’s license agency on how to obtain a REAL ID compliant card.
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