Record Memorial Day travel expected at Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport officials say they expect crowds at the airport as passengers prepare for travel and book tickets for Memorial Day weekend.

DIA spokesperson Michael Konopasek discussed Memorial Day travel with CBS News Colorado transportation reporter Brian Sherrod. Konopasek said that from Thursday, May 23rd he expected about 450,000 travelers by Monday, May 27th. This will be a record traffic increase by 9% compared to 2023.

Officials expect more than 80,000 tourists to visit on Thursday and Friday alone.

“You know the weekend is coming up,” Konopasek said. “You might have a day off on Friday and be able to leave on Thursday. Over the past few years, we've seen people's work schedules become more flexible and travel periods become a little longer. .”

To facilitate travel, DIA personnel provide TSA checkpoint availability.

South Security Checkpoint (located on Level 5 at the south end of the terminal): The first checkpoint for standard screening is open from 3:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. (next morning).

• Standard Test: This checkpoint is primarily for travelers requiring a standard test.
• TSA PreCheck: There are four TSA PreCheck lanes, open from 4 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., located at the back of the checkpoint (near Baggage Claim 7). His PreCheck passengers traveling after 8 p.m. can utilize the South Security checkpoint for expedited testing.
• CLEAR Standard Customers: CLEAR lanes for standard screening are available at this checkpoint. A CLEAR customer with TSA PreCheck must use the lane provided for his CLEAR at the West Security Checkpoint between 4 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Accessibility/Premium/Employee/Restricted Access Lane for Military Travelers: This lane is located near the southeast corner of the checkpoint.

A Bridge Security Checkpoint: Standard screening only, open from approximately 4:30 a.m. to approximately 5:45 p.m.

• Standard Screening: This checkpoint has a limited number of lanes reserved for travelers who require standard screening. TSA PreCheck is not available at this checkpoint.

West Security Checkpoint (located in the northwest corner of the terminal, Level 6): The main checkpoint for TSA PreCheck passengers, open from 4 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• TSA PreCheck: This checkpoint serves the majority of TSA PreCheck passengers. These passengers must enter the checkpoint at West Security 3 (near door 600).
• CLEAR PreCheck customers: Travelers who are CLEAR customers with TSA PreCheck can use the CLEAR lane at West Security 3 (near door 600) at this checkpoint. CLEAR customers without TSA PreCheck must use South Security.
• Accessibility/Premium/Employee/Military Traveler Restricted Access Lane: This lane is located at West Security 2 (near door 606) of this checkpoint.
• Standard Screening: Standard screening customers should use the entrance point at West Security Checkpoint 1.
• DEN RESERVE: For reserved passengers, entrance is located at West Security 2 (near Door 606).
• Enhanced technology at this checkpoint allows passengers to keep items such as liquids and laptops in their bags.

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