Sort of. Stapleton airport was already a significant hub before Denver's population boom. The funding for DIA happened because Stapleton in the late 80s was a

Sort of. Stapleton airport was already a significant hub before Denver's population boom. The funding for DIA happened because Stapleton in the late 80s was already a major hub for several carriers and it's constrained size was causing a lot of scheduling headaches for the carriers and the FAA itself.