Take a tour to the top of the former air traffic control tower!
This tour is a one-hour guided experience that takes you up 11 stories of stairs to see one of the best views of Denver. Learn more about the history of the former airport, leaders who paved the way for aviation, and how the industry has evolved. After your tour, enjoy a complimentary FlyteCo® beer sample or soft drink.
$12 / person + taxes & fees
*Disclaimer* This historic Tower Tour does not have a working elevator to the top. Guests must be physically capable of climbing 11 stories of stairs at a slow pace. This event is age restricted, and is only available for individuals ages 10 & older. Individuals under 18 must have a parent/legal guardian physically present to sign a liability waiver on their behalf.
To book your Tower Tour, click on the available tours in the calendar below.
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FAQs
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We strongly recommend booking online to guarantee your spot.
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It’s a steady climb, but we take it slow! You’ll go up about 10 stairs at a time with 3-5 minute stops to talk about history and view pictures. There are 203 stairs total and chairs are available if you’d like to take a rest along the way.
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We recommend wearing comfortable shoes. Please note that the stairwell and top of the tower do not have air conditioning or heating, so temperature inside can fluctuate with the weather.
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Yes! We offer special discounts for Aviation Industry Personnel, Airport Employees, Private Pilots, Flight School Students, Teachers/Educators, Seniors (60+), and Central Park Residents. Please present a valid ID or proof of eligibility when checking in.
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At this time, Tower Tours are limited to participants ages 10 & older to ensure everyone’s safety.
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While we cannot offer refunds, we will happily work with you to reschedule your tour for another day.
History of the Tower
FlyteCo® Tower is located at the base of the former Stapleton International Airport in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver. The 164-foot air traffic control tower, along with its three-story base building, stands as one of the last reminders of Denver's first airport.
What was once ranked as the third-busiest airport in the nation in 1961, is now a landmark in the vibrant Central Park community. The airport thrived until the 1980s, when demands of increasing international air traffic and the growing size and speed of jet aircraft could no longer be met. The Stapleton International Airport concluded flight service in 1995, ceding all air traffic to the newly constructed Denver International Airport (DIA). Mayor Wellington Webb and Denver’s city council saw the closing of Stapleton as an opportunity to create a thriving network of urban neighborhoods that are safe, unique, sustainable, economically viable, and pillars of urban design. Today, the Central Park neighborhood is comprised of 30,000+ diverse residents who readily enjoy concerts and farmer’s markets, award-winning schools, parks and pools, and now the FlyteCo® Tower experience. As a one-stop shop for beer and aviation enthusiasts, we are proud to serve this incredible community!
We welcome all guests to share any pictures, memorabilia, or stories of their experiences at the former airport with the goal of building a community-sourced museum on the walls of the tour.
Stapleton International Airport, 1972. Image courtesy Rocky Mountain News.
United 747 crossing I-70, 1992. Image courtesy Reddit.