i_tlrc_2017a_2017-11-02t09:02:00z4 Hearing Summary

Date: 11/02/2017

Location: RM 271

01:03 PM



The committee came back to order.





01:03 PM -- Presentation from Denver International Airport



Ms. Stacey Stegman, representing the Denver International Airport (DEN), came to the table to give the committee a update on operations at the airport (Attachment L). She highlighted current travel statistics and noted that DEN has the forth largest domestic network in the United States. She stated that the airport is working on growing its international service. She discussed the current and new domestic and international services offered. She also noted DEN’s future plans, including gate/concourse expansions and a remodel of the great hall. She continued by discussing the DEN real estate project to develop areas around the airport.



17Tran1102AttachmentL.pdf



01:24 PM



In response to a committee question, Ms. Stegman discussed future targeted international flights. She noted that the new gate expansion includes international gates, but they are working on resolving some customs issues to attract new flights. She stated that technology and airport conditions change rapidly and there are building and space challenges. In response to a committee question, Ms. Stegman expanded on DEN's future plans for land use around the airport and DEN's relationships with surrounding local governments.





01:36 PM



Mr. George Merritt, representing DEN, came to the table to answer a question regarding oil and gas operations on land owned by the airport. He noted that revenues from oil and gas leases remain with the airport for airfield maintenance and operation. In response to a committee question, Ms. Stegman noted that 60 percent of the gate expansion cost is covered by the airlines.