Travelers at Denver International Airport will soon step off planes into a new era of efficiency, thanks to a $58 million approval that replaces aging passenger loading bridges across the terminals.
This procurement, finalized by the city on April 6, 2026, marks a critical infrastructure refresh for the nation's second-largest airport. The move aligns with a decade of aggressive capital improvements as DEN commemorates its 30th year of service and grapples with record-breaking passenger volumes that have surged to 82.4 million annually.
The contract awards Oshkosh Aerotech LLC the exclusive right to supply and install new Brand (No Substitute) Passenger Loading Bridges. The agreement carries a two-year base term with three one-year extension options, ensuring a steady stream of modern equipment to support daily operations. Located within Council District 11, the project targets the specific infrastructure gaps that have strained the airport's capacity to handle modern wide-body aircraft efficiently.
This bridge replacement is just one piece of a much larger puzzle. DEN is currently managing a $700 million expansion of Concourse C, which will add 11 new gates and 400,000 square feet of space. When combined with the broader $13 billion in announced upgrades, these investments signal a shift from reactive maintenance to proactive modernization, aiming to future-proof the airport against the next 30 years of growth.
Residents and frequent flyers can track the progress of this procurement and related legislative details through the Denver city portal. The project moves forward as a committee consent item, reflecting its alignment with the airport's long-term strategic plan.
Visit the Denver city portal for more details on this record.