Conspiracy theories surround Denver International Airport's art and architecture

Denver International's collaboration with Roswell International Air Center in New Mexico further exemplifies its approach to embracing conspiracy narratives. The two airports agreed to become "supernatural sister airports" to boost tourism and humorously agreed on strategies for extraterrestrial battles.

The Blue Mustang statue at DEN, often referred to as "Blucifer," is another focal point of conspiracy theories due to its glowing red eyes. However, these were intended as a tribute by artist Luis Jiménez to his father’s neon shop ownership.

Murals by Leo Tanguma at the airport have also sparked controversy. Some interpret them as depicting Nazism or apocalyptic prophecies, contradicting Tanguma's intended message of peace and unity.

Despite extensive rumors linking DEN to secret societies like the Freemasons or the New World Order, there is no evidence supporting such claims. A time capsule plaque at the facility features Freemason symbols and mentions a "New World Airport Commission," which some speculate does not exist beyond this reference.

A spokesperson for DEN clarified that while Freemasons created the plaque featuring their symbol, they played no role in running the airport. The phrase "New World Airport Commission" was allegedly inspired by Dvorak's New World Symphony.

As Denver International continues to expand and break passenger volume records—serving more than 80 million passengers in 2024—it remains a significant economic contributor to Colorado’s economy.