CENTENNIAL (KAPA)
Denver, Colorado · Arapahoe County · 15 miles SE of city
Airport information
FAA identifierAPA
ICAO identifierKAPA
Elevation5884.9 ft MSL
Latitude39.57012° N
Longitude104.84929° W
Magnetic variation8E
AirspaceClass D (CLASS D SVC CONTINUOUS)
NPIAS categoryReliever · National
Based aircraft863
Annual enplanements675
Planned development (2025–29)$43,548,222
Sectional chartDENVER
ARTCCDenver Center
Flight ServiceDenver
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1968/03
Fuel available100LL, A, UL94
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityAPA
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerMike Fronapfel
Manager phone303-790-0598
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,800 × 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | 10: P2L, displaced 400 ft · 28: P2L |
| 17L/35R | 10,001 × 100 ft | Asphalt (good) | 17L: P4L · 35R: right pattern, P4L, MALSR |
| 17R/35L | 7,001 × 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | 17R: right pattern, P4L · 35L: P4R |
| H1 | 50 × 50 ft | Concrete (good) | — |
ILS approaches: 35R (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| LCL/P | 118.9 | CENTENNIAL |
| ATIS | 120.3 | CENTENNIAL |
| GND/P | 121.8 | CENTENNIAL |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| CD/P | 128.6 | CENTENNIAL |
| TOMSN STAR | 119.3 | CENTENNIAL |
| DANDD STAR | 120.35 | CENTENNIAL |
| LARKS | 120.35 | CENTENNIAL |
| POWDR STAR | 120.35 | CENTENNIAL |
| QUAIL STAR | 120.35 | CENTENNIAL |
| RAMMS STAR | 120.35 | CENTENNIAL |
| BRNKO RNAV STAR | 127.05 | CENTENNIAL |
| DUNNN RNAV STAR | 128.45 | CENTENNIAL |
| ZOMBZ RNAV STAR | 128.45 | CENTENNIAL |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 132.75 | CENTENNIAL |
| DUNNN RNAV STAR | 251.075 | CENTENNIAL |
| ZOMBZ RNAV STAR | 251.075 | CENTENNIAL |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 269.3 | CENTENNIAL |
| TOMSN STAR | 307.3 | CENTENNIAL |
| BRNKO RNAV STAR | 363.25 | CENTENNIAL |
| DANDD STAR | 379.3 | CENTENNIAL |
| LARKS STAR | 379.3 | CENTENNIAL |
| POWDR STAR | 379.3 | CENTENNIAL |
| QUAIL STAR | 379.3 | CENTENNIAL |
| RAMMS STAR | 379.3 | CENTENNIAL |
| DENVER RCO | 122.2 | DENVER |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 269.3 | CENTENNIAL |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 720-873-2799
Airport remarks
- ALL ACFT BLO CERT 70000 LB MAX GROSS TKOF WT & STAGE III ACFT UP TO CERT 75000 LB MAX GROSS TKOF WT MAY OPR; ONE-TIME EXCEPTION AUZD BY EXEC DIR.
- WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
- NMRS CRANES INVOF ARPT.
- +190 FT TWR LCTD 1800 FT ENE OF RY 17L THLD.
- HELI OPS CTC FBO FOR LNDG ZONE LCTN; HELI OPS ON FRONT RAMP NOT ADVISED.
- ADZY DENSITY ALT DSPL LCTD C-1, A-1 & A-18.
- CTN: ENSURE PROPER RWY ALNMT; CLOSE SPACED PARL RWYS. ARPT SAFETY VIDEO - HTTPS://WWW.FAA.GOV/AIRPORTS/RUNWAY_SAFETY/VIDEOS/APA/
- MULT LRG PWR LINES APRXLY 3NM S OF RWY 35R & RWY 35L.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
Flight training near KAPA
$100.00 per hour
Flight Instructor (CFI) at KAPA, KDEN, Englewood, Colorado · +3 more locations
$50.00 per hour
CFI, CFII for flying lessons at KAPA, Englewood, Colorado
$60.00 per hour
Airline Transport Pilot, CFI-I & Aircraft Dispatcher at KAPA, Centennial Airport, Colorado
$55.00 per hour
CFI/CFII/MEI/AGI, ATP at KAPA, KBJC, KCFO, KDEN, Centennial Airport, Englewood, Colorado · +4 more locations
Aviation services near KAPA
Events near KAPA
Fri, Jan 22 · 6:00 PM (Free)
24th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards
9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CO
EAA Meeting
Sat, Aug 15 · 7:30 AM (Free)
Young Eagles Rally Chapter 43, Erie CO
395 Airport Drive, Erie, CO
Fly-inEAA Meeting
Sat, Oct 17 · 8:30 AM (Free)
Young Eagles Rally Chapter 43, Erie CO
395 Airport Drive, Erie, CO
Fly-inEAA Meeting
Sat, Sep 19 · 8:00 AM (Free)
Young Eagles Rally Chapter 43, Erie CO
395 Airport Drive, Erie, CO
Fly-inEAA Meeting

