Denver Metro
Drone
Airport and FAA rules apply, drone operations are highly restricted.
Morning golden hour
7:06 AM – 7:39 AM
Light from the NW · 6080°
Evening golden hour
5:54 PM – 6:28 PM
Light from the SE · 14894°
Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.
Checked 2026-09-14
Personal photography
The airport's published page specifically governs commercial production, routine passenger photography remains subject to security and operational rules.
Portrait or hired shoots
Organized portrait work should be cleared if it affects airport operations or uses production equipment.
Commercial, brand, or film
Commercial filming, still photography and videotaping require an application and airport approval.
Drone
Airport and FAA rules apply, drone operations are highly restricted.
Fee or rate
Commercial 1 to 6 people: 0 to 4h terminal $600, secured $800; 5 to 8h terminal $1,000, secured $1,400. Larger crews higher.
Permit path: COMMERCIAL_PERMIT
Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.
Included
Access
COMMERCIAL_PERMIT. Allow up to 2 weeks for commercial application review. Security, airline, tenant and secured-area rules can add approvals.