Denver Air Connection

Denver Air Connection (DAC), a Key Lime Air subsidiary, brings Essential Air Service (EAS) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), linking small U.S. towns to major hubs. From Terminal E, DAC offers no-frills, reliable flights. This guide covers its routes, check-in, baggage, aircraft, EAS role, comparisons, and tips for travelers

Terminal

DAC operates in Terminal E, with streamlined check-in and baggage areas. Skylink joins terminals in ~7 minutes.

Destinations

DAC flies 2-3 times weekly to Clovis, NM (CVN) and Thief River Falls, MN (TVF), serving rural communities with vital connections.

Check-In

Check-in via denverairconnection.com 24 hours prior; counters near door E21 close 1 hour before departure. Gate check-in is available 45 minutes prior for carry-ons. Arrive 2 hours early.

Baggage

Claim bags at Terminal E, Level 1, near gate E20. One carry-on (30 lbs) and personal item are free but gate-checked; checked bags cost extra. Interline partners (United, American) allow through-checking.