Former Denver Mayor Federico Peña talks about his vision for Denver International Airport years before its opening in 1995.

Stapleton International Airport moved its operations to Denver International Airport on a snowy day on Feb. 28, 1995.

Take a walk down memory lane with these 30 photos documenting the Denver International Airport’s legacy since opening on Feb.

Heads of state, professional athletes and even a plane full of lions from Bolivia have landed at DIA over the years. Take a look at some of the most memorable flyers to use DIA since it opened in ...