Conspiracies About The Denver International Airport
Airports can be stressful, especially now, during a time where flights are being delayed and canceled left and right. Navigating a large airport you’re not familiar with can maximize that tension by tenfold. Airports such as the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport in Georgia are known for being never-ending and confusing if you don’t travel often.
Although airports and traveling can be anxiety ridden for most, we don’t think much beyond our desired destinations. For the most part, airports are built and structured in a similar manner to make it easy for travelers to find their gates and baggage claims. Décor is either simple or appealing, but rarely extravagant.
Of course, there are exceptions like the Denver International Airport in Colorado. Reasons why this airport piques a lot of people’s interest are because of the conspiracies surrounding the airport’s eerie architecture and underground tunnels.
Majority of these theories were popularized by conspiracy theorists on the internet during the early 2010s, including Jesse Ventura in 2012, after airing an episode of his TV show, “Conspiracy theory” talking about the Denver Airport.
Since then, the DIA discourse has flooded many media outlets including ABC News and the Science Channel. Even senior public information officer for the DIA, Heath Montgomery, shared that the CEO, Kim Day, has embraced the wild conspiracies about the airport.
So, with that in mind, here are some of the most popular and fascinating theories to come out of the Denver International Airport.
Underground Tunnels
It is theorized that the extensive underground tunnels meant for automated luggage-transport hold a series of bunkers designed for billionaires and political elites in case of an apocalypse. There are about 470,000 square feet of underground space which, according to Montgomery, would take three days to tour.
Some believe the underground tunnels were constructed by the “Lizard People '' or Aliens. Others claim that the alien drawing on the wall in the tunnel alludes to this theory.
Although the aliens and Lizard People theory is a bit far-fetched, the doomsday bunkers, whether or not real, seem more plausible in the grand scheme of things.
Secret Societies
Alongside the theory of the underground bunkers housing the elite in a post-apocalyptic future, there’s a theory that secret societies like the New World Order and the Illuminati own the airport and use the underground tunnels as their headquarters. This theory stems from the time capsule buried on the property which bears the symbol for the old secret society called the Freemasons which are often linked to the Illuminati.
Although the Freemasons were a real society back in the 1700s, there’s no information confirming the existence of the illuminati or the New World Order.
This time capsule, found in the airport’s south entrance, was updated during the “apocalypse fever” in 2012 and won’t be opened until 2094. Its ominous appearance with the Freemasons symbol makes it an interesting theory.
Although the time capsule might suggest something more secretive, what makes this conspiracy stick is the fact the airport was way more expensive than originally projected. Some believe the extra money used to complete the DIA was given to by the illuminati in exchange for using the underground tunnels for their secret society.
It was rumored that some of the first few buildings weren’t built properly, but instead of starting over, construction workers decided to bury them and build more on top of it. This, according to the DIA website, gave the appearance of an “underground lair”.
Apocalypse Artwork
One eerie part of the DIA a casual traveler might come across while making their way to their gate would be the 40-piece murals by the artist, Leo Tanguma. The ominous images are theorized to depict the end of the world.
They’re terrifying at first glance, but according to Tanguma, they were meant to portray a world of peace and environmental stewardship following a time of brutal war and pollution.
The gargoyles found on the east and west wings of the baggage claim, alongside the giant horse statue outside, are thought to represent the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. At first glance, they’re eerie to look at, more so than the murals, but in many places throughout history, gargoyles were built as symbols to “ward off” evil spirits.
Blucifer
The Blue Mustang, the giant horse statue mentioned earlier, also known as Blucifer, has a mysterious and tragic story when it comes to its construction. Next to the underground bunkers, theories about the Blue Mustang are widely discussed among conspiracy theorists.
Its glowing red eyes add to the theory that it represents one of the Four Horsemen, but according to the artist, Luis Jimerez, the Blue Mustang’s eyes were meant to represent the “wild” spirit of the American West.
What makes this theory tragic is the fact that Jimerez was killed by the statue two years before it was completed. A piece of Blucifer had fallen on him and severed a major artery, resulting in his death. Because of this, some believe the statue is cursed.
Conclusion
Real or not, the theories about the Denver International Airport are intriguing and start some fascinating conversations about the mysteries that live within the property.
So, next time you plan on traveling, I’d suggest visiting Colorado or having a connection fight at the DIA to experience some of these conspiracies up close.
