KDEN NOTAMs in plain English

45 notices active now or starting within 24 hours at Denver International Airport, most important first. Checked with the FAA at 6:16 pm MT. Translations are automatic; the FAA text under each one is the authority.

Runway (3)Navaid (10)Taxiway (6)Lighting (5)Procedure (13)Obstacle (5)Apron (2)Services (1)

Runway 3

Runway 16R/34L is closed.
Runway, until November 4
FAA text
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09/835 RWY 16R/34L CLSD
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Runway 16L/34R has an irregular surface condition.
Runway, until October 30
FAA text
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10/520 RWY 16L/34R IRREGULAR SFC
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Centerline markings on the south side of runway 17R/35L are obscured.
Runway, until November 30
FAA text
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10/493 RWY 17R/35L CL MARKINGS S SIDE OBSC
```

Navaid 10

ILS approach to runway 34R (CAT II-III) amended. Special CAT II approach not authorized except for aircraft with a radar altimeter. The inner marker is out of service.

Navaid, until May 14

FAA text

6/6919 IAP DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. ILS RWY 34R (CAT II-III), AMDT 3A ... S-ILS 34R CAT II NA EXCEPT FOR AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH RADAR ALTIMETER. I-OUF INNER MARKER OUT OF SERVICE. 2610021802-2705141802EST

ILS approach to runway 35R (CAT II-III) amended. Special CAT II approach not authorized except for aircraft with a radar altimeter. The inner marker is out of service.

Navaid, until May 12

FAA text

6/6388 IAP DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. ILS RWY 35R (CAT II-III), AMDT 4 ... S-ILS 35R CAT II NA EXCEPT FOR AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH RADAR ALTIMETER. I-DPP INNER MARKER OUT OF SERVICE. 2609301556-2705121556EST

The ILS for runway 34L is out of service.
Navaid, until November 4
FAA text
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09/844 NAV ILS RWY 34L U/S
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The ILS for runway 16R is out of service.
Navaid, until November 4
FAA text
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09/845 NAV ILS RWY 16R U/S
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The ILS for Runway 34R, inner marker, is out of service.
Navaid, until April 25
FAA text
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09/177 NAV ILS RWY 34R IM U/S
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ILS for Runway 35R (inner marker) is out of service.
Navaid, until August 27
FAA text
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09/051 NAV ILS RWY 35R IM U/S
```

ILS runway 34L Category II-III amendment 3. Category II approach not authorized except for aircraft with radio altimeter. Inner marker I-DXU is out of service.

Navaid, until January 6

FAA text

6/3384 IAP DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. ILS RWY 34L (CAT II-III), AMDT 3 ... S-ILS 34L CAT II NA EXCEPT FOR AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH RADIO ALTIMETER. I-DXU INNER MARKER OUT OF SERVICE 2605271915-2701061914EST

ILS for Runway 34L is out of service at Denver airport.
Navaid, until September 30
FAA text
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02/317 NAV ILS RWY 34L IM U/S
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VOR/DME navaid is not being maintained and is unavailable.
Navaid, until October 30
FAA text
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08/733 NAV VOR/DME NOT MNT
```

Rockies Seven departure. Dove Creek and Montrose transitions not authorized except for aircraft with suitable GPS-based RNAV system, because the Montrose VOR is out of service.

Navaid, until February 3

FAA text

6/0395 SID DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. ROCKIES SEVEN DEPARTURE... DOVE CREEK TRANSITION,MONTROSE TRANSITION NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, MTJ VOR OUT OF SERVICE. 2606241440-2702031440EST

Taxiway 6

Multiple taxiways including D, D2, D3, D5, D6, D8, D9, D11, D12, and WA through WE are closed in segments near runways 16R/34L, 16L/34R, and deicing pad WA.

Taxiway, until November 4

FAA text

09/836 TWY D, D2, D3, D5, D6, D8, D9, D11, D12, TWY WA BTN DEICE PAD WA AND APCH END RWY 34L, TWY WB BTN RWY 16R/34L AND TWY F, TWY WC BTN RWY 16R/34L AND RWY 16L/34R, TWY WD BTN RWY 16R/34L AND RWY 16L/34R, TWY WE BTN APCH END RWY 16R AND RWY 16L/34R CLSD

Holding position sign on the north side of taxiway D9 for runway 16R/34L is not standard.
Taxiway, until October 30
FAA text
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10/489 TWY D9 HLDG PSN SIGN NORTH SIDE FOR RWY 16R/34L NOT STD
```
Taxiway L has an irregular surface along its southeast edge.
Taxiway, until December 17
FAA text
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10/378 TWY L, EA SOUTHEAST EDGE IRREGULAR SFC
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Centerline markings at runway 16R/34L east side on taxiways D2, D3, WB, D5, D6, WC, D9, WD, D11, D12, and WE are faded.
Taxiway, until October 31
FAA text
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09/700 TWY D2, D3, WB, D5, D6, WC, D9, WD, D11, D12, WE CL MARKINGS AT RWY 16R/34L EAST SIDE FADED
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Hold position markings at runway 16R/34L east side on taxiways D2, D3, WB, D5, D6, WC, D9, WD, D11, D12, and WE are faded.
Taxiway, until October 31
FAA text
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09/699 TWY D2, D3, WB, D5, D6, WC, D9, WD, D11, D12, WE HLDG PSN MARKINGS AT RWY 16R/34L EAST SIDE FADED
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Hold position signs at runways 16R/34L on the east side of several taxiways (D2, D3, WB, D5, D6, WC, D9, WD, D11, D12, WE) are faded.
Taxiway, until October 31
FAA text
```
09/698 TWY D2, D3, WB, D5, D6, WC, D9, WD, D11, D12, WE SFC PAINTED HLDG PSN SIGNS AT RWY 16R/34L EAST SIDE FADED
```

Lighting 5

Centerline lights on taxiways G, B2, B3, B4, B7, B8, B9 and B10 for runway 07/25 are not standard.
Lighting, until November 21
FAA text
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10/467 TWY G, B2, B3, B4, B7, B8, B9, B10 CL LGT FOR RWY07/25 NOT STD
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Runway 34L PAPI visual glide path lights are out of service.
Lighting, until October 30
FAA text
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09/843 RWY 34L PAPI U/S
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Runway 16R PAPI visual glide path lights are out of service.
Lighting, until October 30
FAA text
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09/842 RWY 16R PAPI U/S
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Runway 16R approach lighting system is out of service.
Lighting, until October 30
FAA text
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09/841 RWY 16R ALS U/S
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Runway 34L approach lighting system is out of service.
Lighting, until October 30
FAA text
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09/838 RWY 34L ALS U/S
```

Procedure 13

Pikes Three departure via the Pueblo transition is not authorized, except for aircraft with a suitable RNAV/GPS system. The Pueblo TACAN is out of service. Effective 2610232043 to 2610302000 EST.
Procedure, until October 30
FAA text
```
6/1997 SID DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. PIKES THREE DEPARTURE... PUEBLO TRANSITION NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, PUB TACAN OUT OF SERVICE. 2610232043-2610302000EST
```

RNAV (GPS) Y approach to runway 16L amended with revised LNAV/VNAV and LNAV minimums. Visibility increased if the MALSR is inoperative. Temporary crane up to 5516 feet MSL east of the runway.

Procedure, until May 6

FAA text

6/5317 IAP DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 16L, AMDT 2... LNAV/VNAV DA 5677/HAT 320 ALL CATS. LNAV MDA 5780/HAT 423 ALL CATS, VIS CAT C/D RVR 4000. FOR INOPERATIVE MALSR, INCREASE LNAV/VNAV ALL CATS VISIBILITY TO RVR 4500 AND INCREASE LNAV CAT C/D VISIBILITY TO RVR 6000. TEMPORARY CRANE UP TO 5516 MSL 3322FT E OF RWY 16L (2024-ANM-658 TO 661-NRA). 2609241518-2705062355EST

PLAINS TWO departure not authorized except for aircraft with suitable RNAV/GPS equipment. The GCK VORTAC is out of service, so the Garden City transition is not available.
Procedure, until April 16
FAA text
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6/1113 SID DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. PLAINS TWO DEPARTURE... GARDEN CITY TRANSITION NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, GCK VORTAC OUT OF SERVICE. 2609041454-2704161454EST
```

PIKES THREE departure not authorized except for aircraft with suitable RNAV/GPS equipment. The ALS VORTAC is out of service, so the Alamosa and Binke transitions are not available.

Procedure, until March 24

FAA text

6/4414 SID DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. PIKES THREE DEPARTURE... ALAMOSA TRANSITION, BINKE TRANSITION NA EXCEPT FOR AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, ALS VORTAC OUT OF SERVICE. 2608121801-2703241801EST

RNAV (GPS) Y runway 35L amendment 3. LNAV/VNAV decision altitude 5714 feet, 280 feet HAT, all categories. LNAV minimum descent altitude 5820 feet, 386 feet HAT, RVR 3500 for categories C and D. Two temporary cranes near runway 35L.

Procedure, until February 2

FAA text

6/0070 IAP DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 35L, AMDT 3... LNAV/VNAV DA 5714/HAT 280 ALL CATS. LNAV MDA 5820/HAT 386 ALL CATS, VIS CATS C/D RVR 3500. VDP 1.0NM TO RWY 35L. FOR INOPERATIVE ALSF, INCREASE LNAV/VNAV ALL CATS VISIBILITY TO RVR 4500. TEMPORARY CRANE 5825 MSL 2748 FT SW OF RWY 35L (2023-ANM-1486-NRA). TEMPORARY CRANE 5825 MSL 3793 FT WSW OF RWY 35L (2023-ANM-1476-NRA). 2606231515-2702021508EST

ILS or localizer runway 34R amendment 4. S-LOC 34R minimums 5800 feet MDA, 446 feet HAT, visibility RVR 4000 for categories C and D. Temporary crane up to 5483 feet MSL, 2.0 nautical miles south of runway 34R.

Procedure, until February 2

FAA text

6/9989 IAP DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. ILS OR LOC RWY 34R, AMDT 4... S-LOC 34R MDA 5800/HAT 446 ALL CATS, VIS CAT C/D RVR 4000. VDP AT I-OUF 3.29 DME; DISTANCE VDP TO THLD 1.15NM. TEMPORARY CRANE UP TO 5483 MSL 2.0NM S OF RWY 34R (2024-ANM-880 TO 883-NRA). 2606231443-2702021443EST

ILS or localizer runway 34L amendment 3. S-LOC 34L minimums 5740 feet MDA, 413 feet HAT, visibility RVR 4000 for categories C and D. Increase visibility to RVR 6000 if approach lights are inoperative. Temporary crane up to 5483 feet MSL.

Procedure, until February 1

FAA text

6/9768 IAP DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. ILS OR LOC RWY 34L , AMDT 3... S-LOC 34L MDA 5740/HAT 413 ALL CATS, VIS CAT C/D RVR 4000. VDP AT I-DXU 3.87 DME; DISTANCE VDP TO THLD 1.05NM. FOR INOP ALS, INCREASE S-LOC CAT C/D VISIBILITY TO RVR 6000. TEMPORARY CRANE/CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT UP TO 5483 MSL 1.3NM S OF RWY 34L (2024-ANM-880 TO 883-NRA). 2606221626-2702011626EST

RNAV (RNP) Z runway 34L amendment 1. RNP 0.30 decision altitude 5783 feet, 456 feet HAT, all categories. Temporary crane or construction equipment up to 5483 feet MSL, 1.3 nautical miles south of runway 34L.
Procedure, until February 1
FAA text
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6/9766 IAP DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 34L, AMDT 1... RNP 0.30 DA 5783/HAT 456 ALL CATS. TEMPORARY CRANE/CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT UP TO 5483 MSL 1.3NM S OF RWY 34L (2024-ANM-880 TO 883-NRA). 2606221618-2702011618EST
```

EPKEE SEVEN RNAV departure has new minimum obstruction clearance altitudes for the GAETR transition (6300 feet) and DUUZE transition (6400 feet). All other data unchanged.

Procedure, until August 15

FAA text

6/5532 SID DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. EPKEE SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV)... GAETR TRANSITION: POIZN TO GAETR MOCA 6300. DUUZE TRANSITION: POIZN TO COTNN MOCA 6400. ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED. 2608171448-2808151447EST

RNAV (GPS) Y runway 34R amendment 3. LNAV/VNAV and LNAV minimums 6080 feet, 726 feet HAT, visibility 1 5/8 miles. Disregard stepdown fix CADKO. Multiple cranes 5620 feet MSL, 5980 feet southeast of runway 34R.

Procedure, until February 4

FAA text

6/0692 IAP DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 34R, AMDT 3... LNAV/VNAV DA 6080/HAT 726 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS 1 5/8. LNAV MDA 6080/HAT 726 ALL CATS, VIS CATS C/D 1 5/8. DISREGARD STEPDOWN FIX CADKO AND STEPDOWN FIX ALTITUDE. FOR INOP ALS, INCREASE LNAV/VNAV ALL CATS VISIBILITY TO 2 SM, AND LNAV CATS C/D VISIBILITY TO 2 SM. MULTIPLE CRANES 5620 MSL 5980FT SE OF RWY 34R (2024-ANM-4381/4382/4383/4384-NRA). 2606251441-2702041441EST

RNAV (GPS) Y runway 25 amendment 1B. LNAV/VNAV decision altitude 5986 feet, 631 feet HAT, visibility 1 3/8 miles. Multiple cranes 5620 feet MSL, 3497 feet northeast of runway 25.

Procedure, until February 4

FAA text

6/0691 IAP DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 25, AMDT 1B... LNAV/VNAV DA 5986/HAT 631 ALL CATS, VIS ALL CATS 1 3/8. LNAV MDA 6080/HAT 725 ALL CATS, VIS CATS C/D 1 5/8. VDP 2.0 NM TO RWY 25. FOR INOPERATIVE MALSR, INCREASE LNAV/VNAV ALL CATS VISIBILITY TO 1 3/4 SM, INCREASE LNAV CATS C/D VISIBILITY TO 2 SM. MULTIPLE CRANES 5620 MSL 3497FT NE OF RWY 25 (2024-ANM-4381/4382/4383/4384-NRA). 2606251441-2702041441EST

DANDD ONE arrival: all minimum off-route altitudes increased to 8300 feet.

Procedure, until September 26

FAA text

5/0954 STAR DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, DENVER, CO. DANDD ONE ARRIVAL: INCREASE ALL MOCA VALUES TO 8300. ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED

Instrument approach procedures amended for ILS or localizer approaches to runways 7 and 26. Alternate minimums not authorized except for aircraft with suitable RNAV/GPS, and the DVV VORTAC is unmonitored.
Procedure, until November 10
FAA text
```
6/8229 IAP DENVER INTL, DENVER, CO. ILS OR LOC RWY 7, AMDT 4... ILS OR LOC RWY 26, AMDT 3A... ALTERNATE MINIMUMS NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, DVV VORTAC UNMONITORED. 2607232003-2611102003EST
```

Obstacle 5

Crane about 4.3 nautical miles south of Denver, 263 feet above ground level (5788 feet MSL), is flagged and lit.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
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10/048 OBST CRANE (ASN 2024-ANM-4319-OE) 394728N1044116W (4.3NM S DEN) 5788FT (263FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Rig obstacle about 1 NM north-northwest of Denver airport, 90 feet AGL, flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until January 31
FAA text
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05/370 OBST RIG (ASN 2022-ANM-1310-NRA) 39521N1044054W (1NM NNW DEN) 5437FT (90FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Crane obstacle about 1.2 NM south of Denver airport, 40 feet AGL, flagged.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
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03/067 OBST CRANE (ASN 2023-ANM-4813-NRA) 395033N1044025W (1.2NM S DEN) 5414FT (40FT AGL) FLAGGED
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Rig obstacle about 2.0 NM south-southwest of Denver airport, 100 feet AGL, flagged and lighted.
Obstacle, until December 31
FAA text
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03/066 OBST RIG (ASN 2024-ANM-880-NRA) 394954N1044125W (2.0NM SSW DEN) 5479FT (100FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD
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Rig obstacle about 2.3 NM southwest of Denver airport, 100 feet AGL, flagged for marking.
Obstacle, until October 30
FAA text
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09/515 OBST RIG (ASN 2025-ANM-114-NRA) 394952N1044211W (2.3NM SW DEN) 5476FT (100FT AGL) FLAGGED
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Apron 2

Apron spot 1 at Denver airport is closed.
Apron, until October 25
FAA text
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10/468 APRON SC PAD SPOT 1 CLSD
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Taxiway construction near spot DS1 on the apron between taxiway CN and the deice spot. Open excavation next to the west side, work in progress.
Apron, until February 26
FAA text
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09/605 APRON TXL DS BTN TWY CN AND DEICE SPOT DS1 WIP CONST OPEN EXCAVATION ADJ WEST SIDE
```

Services 1

Taxiways have patchy wet field conditions reported in a field condition report. Surfaces may be slippery in spots.
Services, until October 25
FAA text
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10/532 TWY ALL FICON PATCHY WET OBS AT 2610242217
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