United Airlines expands Denver pilot training center, phase two planned

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United Completes Phase One Expansion of World's Largest Pilot Training Facility

August 20, 2026 12:30 PM EDT

Airline's 700,000 sq. ft. Flight Training Center in Denver now includes 82 flight training devices and ability to train up to 860 pilots per day;

Phase two expansion set to begin next year and expected to be operational by 2030;

Expansion reflects airline's continued investment in its fastest-growing hub, including new gates, state-of-the-art United Clubsm locations, and new check-in lobby

United hired more than 1,400 people in... More