Denver Airport Communication System Failure Causes Brief Outage

Denver Airport Communication Outage: FAA Investigates Two-Minute Disruption On Monday, May 15, 2025, Denver International Airport (DIA) experienced a temporary communication breakdown with aircraft, lasting approximately two minutes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident, attributing it to multiple radio transmitter failures. This disruption, occurring around 1:50 PM, briefly impacted air traffic control operations. "For approximately 90 seconds, both transmitters that cover a segment of airspace went down," stated an FAA spokesperson in an official release. The FAA emphasized that air traffic controllers immediately switched to a backup frequency, ensuring the safe separation of all aircraft and preventing any accidents. There were no reported impacts on flight operations as a result of the temporary outage. The FAA is currently investigating the cause of the simultaneous transmitter failures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. This incident serves as a reminder of the critical role of reliable communication systems in maintaining the safety and efficiency of air travel.