Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington Announces Retirement

Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington announces retirement

Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington announced his retirement, which will take effect Aug. 1.

Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington to retire

Washington's tenure included a plan to handle 100 million passengers a year. Mayor Mike Johnston praised his impact as transformational.

Denver International Airport CEO Announces Retirement

Denver International Airport (DEN) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Phil Washington will retire effective August 1, 2026, concluding a distinguished career spanning more than five decades of military and public service. “I am honored to have served the public for so many years,” said Washington. “But this was a long-planned decision. I’ve worked in transportation and infrastructure and we have accomplished so much but my greatest acc…