Talk:Denver International Airport

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[edit] Opening comments

Living in Denver, I would have to argue with the statement that DIA is 'near' Denver. ;-)

The article is probably a good place to state that, giving the exact distance or whatever. Pakaran 23:04, 14 Jan 2004 (UTC)
DIA is closer to where I live in Thornton than it is to metro Denver. Still a 30 minute drive in good traffic (and thank the stars, the traffic is always good.) Incidentally, I think DIA is probably the nicest airport I've ever set foot in, and I've been to Heath Row and Gatwick. --[[User:Ardonik|Ardonik(talk)]] 03:33, Sep 1, 2004 (UTC)

Is there space for any of the fantastic 'conspiracy theory' stuff mentioned here [1], if only in the form of an 'and finally...' section? It goes on and on about how the airport is a mixture of Masonic and Nazi symbolism, shaped like a swastika, with some hideous murals. Is it really a den of evil? Ashley Pomeroy 18:27, 24 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Agreed. The conspiracy theory stuff deserves at least a link. DIA was at one point famous amongst certain circles for its alleged Masonic and New World Order motifs. Not to mention the urban legends of vast underground levels.
We would need a reliable source for that, and we don't have one. FCYTravis 06:32, 15 October 2006 (UTC)

"It is also known for a pedestrian bridge connecting the terminal to Concourse A that offers a unique view of planes taxiing directly underneath." Is this still true, London Gatwick Airport also has such a bridge... http://coppermine.luchtzak.be/displayimage.php?pos=-3450


[edit] Questions about DEN

Why didn't they make runways 7 and 8 (25 and 26 the other way) parllel?

A: I believe it is to leave open the oportunity for expansion. Just like the north/south runways, they are actually parallel. Having 4 runways with the same numbers would cause more confusion.
a: Actually, it is because the wind patterns around Denver have a tendency to shift significantly. While that's not a critical failure (crosswind landings are possible), this allows for efficent airfield usage. Also the pinwheel formation allows relativly short taxi times to outlier runways.

[edit] Category:Software engineering disasters

I saw this article listed in Category:Software engineering disasters, but I don't see what disaster occurred. Is it referring to the automated baggage handling problems? --Mrwojo 23:37, 1 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Tents

DIA is famous for the canopy tents ment to resemble the Rockies. Could somebody either take a good picture of the airport from the exterior or locate one? Editor19841 20:51, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] any images of the distinctive roof from the outside?

When I think of the denver airport, I think of the distinctive white roof, and it's a pity there aren't any pictures of it in the article.

here are some creative commons pictures of the denver airport: http://flickr.com/search/?q=denver+airport&l=cc&s=int

I like this one: http://flickr.com/photos/ishmaelo/26056907/ —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.105.159.32 (talk • contribs) 01:16, 2006 July 9.

I do like waiting at midnight although it might need to be cropped a bit. I've also got a dialogue going with the rights owner of [2] to see if we can get a GFDL or CC license to it. —Cliffb 06:14, 15 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Conspiracy Theory Site

Should this conspiracy theory site [3] really be included? It contains so many basic factual errors about the airport that it doesn't seem right to direct people there implying that what the site says is true. ——The preceding unsigned comment was added by Avsfan1321 (talk • contribs) 21:03, 2006 July 17.

I think both of them should go specifically these two. —Cliffb 16:49, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

Thought about this more and Decided to Be Bold and remove these two links. —Cliffb 17:03, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] additions by 67.163.8.43

I think the additions by 67.163.8.43 should be reverted -- they're far too detailed and go beyond the scope of the article, and disrupt the flow. —Cliffb 07:49, 10 August 2006 (UTC)

Reverted, and brought the new category forward. —Cliffb 16:37, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

A more detailed Denver Int. Airport conspiracy theory site : [4]

[edit] Ted

I corrected an inaccuracy in the opening paragraphs in regard to Ted, the discount airline subsidiary of United. In the previous version, Denver was noted as a minor hub for Ted. While thie is accurate from the standpoint of Ted being a minor airline, it is inaccurate from the standpoint of Hub "ranking". DIA is the primary hub for Ted, with the most flights and connections going through DIA. Denver is not a secondary or minor Hub for Ted. If anyone disagrees, I invite them to check the corporate website, www.ted.com. --Tbkflav 02:11, 2 September 2006 (UTC)

www.flyted.com —Cliffb 03:06, 2 September 2006 (UTC)

Thanks..my bad. --Tbkflav 04:51, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Runway Integrity

I have added a new section to the article about DIA's runway/taxiway integrity. According to a recent Denver Rocky Mountain News article, the concrete used in these runways is sub-par, either due to intentional dilution by the contractor or due to the natural freeze/thaw cycle. I have tried to be detailed...so if anyone has anything to add or subtract please post it here and their reasoning...if someone finds something new I would love to see it! The article can be found on pg 21A of the July 15th Rocky Mountain News. If you look online, you can find it at *[5]. You will need to search for July 15th and for Denver International Airport Runways. The article will cost $2.95 to read, but a free snippet is available. --Tbkflav 04:33, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Destinations?

Are they really all that necessary? I just think they clutter the article.. Thoughts? EnsRedShirt 06:01, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

I think that the destinations are a vital part of the article. I can see why you think that they clutter the article, especially at DEN when you have both FFT and UAL's long list of destinations, but I think that they should be included because they are a "fact of the airport." Sox23 03:56, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

I agree that they should stay. However, if you want them removed, I'd recommend bringing it up at the Wikiproject. DB (talk) 04:36, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] 53 or 54 square miles?

The intro uses both. Which is it? Vegaswikian 05:33, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

It's 53 square miles according to DIA's website (http://www.flydenver.com/guide/index.asp). I also made the change in the article. Sox23 03:38, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
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