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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PRESENTATION
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date Jan 25, 2023
Location LSB A
Denver International Airport Presentation - Committee Discussion Only
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01:34:28 PM |
Cristal Torres DeHerrera,
Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, representing Denver International
Airport provided information about the airport.
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01:35:39 PM |
Executive Vice President
Torres DeHerrera indicated that the airport generates $33.5 billion dollars
each year. Executive Vice President Torres DeHerrera gave an overview
of the airport, which is owned by the City and County of Denver, and said
that the airport is the second largest airport in the world.
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01:50:17 PM |
Executive Vice President
Torres DeHerrera stated that the airport is home to over 23 airlines; 210
nonstop destinations, including 25 international destinations; and serves
15 countries. She mentioned that the airport is always looking to
expand. Executive Vice President Torres DeHerrera explained that
the airport is home to over 30,000 employees and over 1,200 companies.
She said that in 2019, 69 million people traveled through the aiport
and that the airport just exceeded that number in 2022, with 69.3 million
travelers.
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01:51:12 PM |
Executive Vice President
Torres DeHerrera said that the airport is built to accomodate 59 million
people. She indicated that the airport is continuing to accomodate
additional people using Vision 100, the airport's plan to meet the demands
of 100 million passengers by 2032. Executive Vice President Torres
DeHerrera answered questions from committee members.
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