Denver International Airport Bunker Conspiracy

The conspiracy surrounding the Denver International Airport exists from even before it was actually constructed. The conspiracies boil down to myths and conundrums that are not solvable with logic and prediction of the same depends on discretion of one’s perspective.

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The conspiracy surrounding the Denver International Airport exists from even before it
was actually constructed. The conspiracies boil down to myths and conundrums that are not
solvable with logic and prediction of the same depends on discretion of one’s perspective. Before
going on to discuss the conspiracies related to Denver International Airport, it is important to
note what conspiracy theories are all about. Conspiracy theories are generally structured in a way
that coaxes people to believe those and are generally complex and unfathomable too (Jolley,
Daniel and Douglas). If the matter of Denver International Airport is carefully examined
logically, it will be found that numerous small conspiracies have woven a “Super conspiracy”
out of the same. Also, on proper exploration and investigation it can be asserted with confidence
that this conspiracy theory is not supported with evidence and can be considered to be nothing
but a rumor.
Just like other conspiracies, this has also been believed by people and has consistently
remained in the minds of people over the years. The beginning of the conspiracy goes down to
the creation, planning and building of the airport in the first place. It is claimed that there is no
significant reason why this airport was built in the first place as there were already other properly
functioning airports close by, the Stapleton Airport to be specific. It is also argued, that it is only
the airport contains underground fortification to save the elite class of people and leaders
residing in America or even outside the country from a disaster like a genocide or apocalypse.
To posit it can be said that, on careful investigation it is found that this underground
space consists of tunnels for trains in between terminals. Being one of the biggest airports and
having huge amount of gaps in between terminals and runways, it is only commendable that
underground tunnels were built as it helps in faster travel and comfortable communication. The

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whole airport is skillfully connected with the best means of technology. The second most
important evidence against the Denver airport bunker controversy is the factor of flight
maintenance. It is reported that the underground area also houses pipelines that help in pumping
jet fuel to the flights. It is often argued as to why are trucks not used for the same purpose like in
other airports. However, it is only convenient and efficient to use the underground space without
any hassle. There is also the fact that this area remains covered under ice for the most part of the
year, hence the underground working area only makes it easier for both passengers and workers
to work or travel. There are parts of the underground which are still being renovated and
improvised to incorporate better technologies and improve the connectivity (Neufville). The third
most important use of the underground space of the Denver International Airport is the baggage
system which is one of the first computerized baggage systems in the world. It has been in use
since 2010 by the United Airlines. Because of the complexities involved in the working of the
baggage it was not put to use initially (Blow). Also, it is reported that all electrical, technological
and plumbing infrastructure is also present in the underground chambers of this airport.
The Denver International Airport is in fact the biggest airport in Colorado and one of the
first few airports to have included megacity project planning. It was built primarily for
commercial purposes and houses a total of five runways which can be gradually extended to
twelve runways (Grunfeld). In fact, it has been stated that the conspiracy theories did not gain
popularity until 2005 when a number of pages and sites started publishing the same stories online
and these were in turn referred to by people to gain better insight into the issue. It is also believed
according to the conspiracy theories that the underground fortification serves as home for aliens
or reptilian humans who are supposed to take over the world, which itself is a vague and absurd

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belief. According to the authorities, these conspiracy theories started gaining shape in the minds
of people after the seed was planted by the author of “Anomalies- Unlimited” which is one of
the websites that posted this conspiracy theory for the first time. He says that the very goal of the
website and the posts in turn are to grow in the minds of people and encourage other sites to post
the same. It is argued that social media and the digital age are responsible for the circulation and
linkage of these theories (Whitesides). This airport is also one of the safest airports and provides
improved connectivity to passengers as well as cargo from all over the world. There are also
many tunnels and underground areas which are used for improving the technological capacities
of the airport.
Even though the bunker beneath the airport is used for a lot of useful purposes and has a
lot of utilities related to efficiency and speedy delivery of services, one cannot ignore the
conspiracies involved with Denver International Airport as a whole, let alone the underground
bunker (Flyvbjerg). The art and aesthetics of the airport as a whole are very contradictory and
inhuman. The bunker might actually be a home to the leaders in case of an apocalypse or might
be of some use that is a secret to all except the authorities involved. However, there is no
scientific or practical proof to support the same.
To conclude, it can be said that conspiracy theories are nothing but a source of
entertainment and amusement to people who like believing in possibilities more than facts. Like
all other conspiracy theories the Denver International Airport conspiracy has been a source of
spice and assumptions for people who believe the same and follow the sites giving continuous
information. It is only at the discretion of an individual whether he/she will dig deep to find the

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truth or blindly believe rumors that are making way into their heads due to circumstances and a
series of mishaps related to the airport.

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