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KAPA Centennial Airport
Denver, Colorado, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 31 OCTOBER 2024

Location

FAA Identifier: APA
Lat/Long: 39-34-12.4270N 104-50-57.4550W
39-34.207117N 104-50.957583W
39.5701186,-104.8492931
(estimated)
Elevation: 5884.9 ft. / 1793.7 m (surveyed)
Variation: 08E (2015)
From city: 15 miles SE of DENVER, CO
Time zone: UTC -6 (UTC -7 during Standard Time)
Zip code: 80112

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 03/1968
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: DENVER CENTER
FSS: DENVER FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: APA (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: no
Lights: SS-SR
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise.
International operations: H24 US CUSTOMS - 303-768-0309.

Airport Communications

UNICOM: 122.95
ATIS: 120.3
WX ASOS: PHONE 720-873-2799
CENTENNIAL GROUND: 121.8
CENTENNIAL TOWER: 118.9
DENVER APPROACH: 132.75
DENVER DEPARTURE: 132.75
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 128.6
DANDD STAR: 120.35
LARKS: 120.35
POWDR STAR: 120.35
QUAIL STAR: 120.35
RAMMS STAR: 120.35
TOMSN STAR: 119.3
WX ASOS at DEN (19 nm NE): PHONE 303-342-1920
WX AWOS-3 at CFO (19 nm NE): 119.025 (303-261-9104)
  • FREQ 121.5 NOT AVBL.
  • ADVISE GROUND CONTROL WHEN READY FOR DEPARTURE. GROUND CONTROL WILL ADVISE WHEN TO MONITOR THE TOWER FREQUENCY.
  • COMMUNICATIONS PRVDD BY DENVER RADIO ON FREQ 122.2 (DENVER RCO).

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
FQFr225/12.8FALCON VORTAC116.3011E
DENr203/17.0DENVER VOR/DME117.9008E
DVVr200/22.1MILE HIGH VORTAC114.7008E
BJCr136/24.5JEFFCO VOR/DME115.4011E
BRKr337/38.9BLACK FOREST VOR/DME112.5008E

Airport Services

Fuel available: 100LL JET-A UL94
100LL:SELF SERVE FUEL AVBL.
Parking: hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bulk oxygen: HIGH/LOW

Runway Information

Runway 17L/35R

Dimensions: 10001 x 100 ft. / 3048 x 30 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 26 /F/C/X/T
Single wheel: 56.0
Double wheel: 75.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 17L  RUNWAY 35R
Latitude: 39-35.048662N39-33.402900N
Longitude: 104-51.088380W104-51.012350W
Elevation: 5793.0 ft.5884.9 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftright
Runway heading: 170 magnetic, 178 true350 magnetic, 358 true
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Approach lights: MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILS/DME
Obstructions: none542 ft. pline, lighted, 17874 ft. from runway, 2716 ft. left of centerline, 32:1 slope to clear

Runway 17R/35L

Dimensions: 7001 x 75 ft. / 2134 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 23 /F/C/X/T
Single wheel: 30.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 17R  RUNWAY 35L
Latitude: 39-34.739158N39-33.587100N
Longitude: 104-51.223140W104-51.169833W
Elevation: 5803.7 ft.5868.7 ft.
Traffic pattern: rightleft
Runway heading: 170 magnetic, 178 true350 magnetic, 358 true
Markings: nonprecision, in good conditionnonprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yesyes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: none16 ft. fence, 527 ft. from runway, 215 ft. left of centerline, 20:1 slope to clear

Runway 10/28

Dimensions: 4800 x 75 ft. / 1463 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 17 /F/A/Y/T
Single wheel: 12.5
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 10  RUNWAY 28
Latitude: 39-34.373745N39-34.090992N
Longitude: 104-50.892795W104-49.939033W
Elevation: 5824.1 ft.5793.8 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 103 magnetic, 111 true283 magnetic, 291 true
Displaced threshold: 400 ft.no
Markings: nonprecision, in good conditionnonprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 2-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)2-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: none54 ft. pole, 1596 ft. from runway, 414 ft. left of centerline, 25:1 slope to clear

Helipad H1

Dimensions: 50 x 50 ft. / 15 x 15 m
Surface: concrete, in good condition
Runway edge lights: PERI
Operational restrictions: TLOF 50X50 FT; FATO 50X50 FT; INGRESS/EGRESS 270.
Latitude: 39-34.516667N
Longitude: 104-50.266667W
Elevation: 5825.0 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: ARAPAHOE CO PUBLIC ARPT AUTH
7800 S PEORIA ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112
Phone 303-790-0598
AFT HR - 303-877-7307.
Manager: MIKE FRONAPFEL
7565 SOUTH PEORIA ST, UNIT D9
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112
Phone 303-790-0598

Additional Remarks

A39-17R/35L PCR VALUE: 339/F/C/X/T
A30A-H1 H24 HELI SVC - 303-799-0079.
A30A-17L NMRS FLOOD LGTS 1/2 SM N OF THR; SS-2400.
- 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.
- 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.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS IN EFCT. ALL ACFT AVOID NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS 1 NM NORTH AND WEST OF ARPT AND 1 NM SOUTHEAST OF ARPT. RWY 17R-35L CLSD TFC REMAIN SOUTH OF ARAPAHOE ROAD, EAST OF I-25, AND NORTH OF LINCOLN AVE. QUIET HRS 2200-0700L. TBJT ACFT USE NBAA PROFILES. NOISE OFFICE/303-790-0598.
- WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
- NMRS CRANES INVOF ARPT.
- +190 FT TWR LCTD 1800 FT ENE OF RY 17L THLD.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 31 October 2024 at 0901Z to 28 November 2024 at 0900z.
 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
BRNKO THREE (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (267KB)
BRNKO THREE (RNAV), CONT.2   download (248KB)
DANDD ONE   2 pages: [1] [2] (325KB)
DUNNN FIVE (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (283KB)
DUNNN FIVE (RNAV), CONT.2   download (279KB)
LANDR THREE   2 pages: [1] [2] (347KB)
LARKS THREE   2 pages: [1] [2] (352KB)
PINNR THREE (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (366KB)
POWDR ONE   2 pages: [1] [2] (326KB)
QUAIL ONE   download (250KB)
RAMMS EIGHT   2 pages: [1] [2] (310KB)
TOMSN NINE   2 pages: [1] [2] (340KB)
ZOMBZ FIVE (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (355KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 35R   download (297KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 17L   download (214KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 28   download (240KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 35R   download (249KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download (156KB)
 
Departure Procedures
DENVER TWO   2 pages: [1] [2] (295KB)
ECHOO ONE (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (307KB)
MRSHH TWO (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (301KB)
PIKES TWO   2 pages: [1] [2] (309KB)
PLAINS ONE   2 pages: [1] [2] (442KB)
ROCKIES SIX   2 pages: [1] [2] (409KB)
SKYEE ONE (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (308KB)
WNGSS ONE (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (350KB)
YELLOWSTONE FOUR   2 pages: [1] [2] (385KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (299KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KBKF - Buckley Space Force Base (9 nm NE)
KDEN - Denver International Airport (19 nm NE)
KCFO - Colorado Air and Space Port Airport (19 nm NE)
KBJC - Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (24 nm NW)
KEIK - Erie Municipal Airport (28 nm N)
  
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Aerial photo of KAPA (Centennial Airport)
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Photo taken 01-Feb-2017
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Sectional chart

 
Airport diagram
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Diagram of KAPA (Centennial Airport)
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Sunrise and sunset
Times for 08-Nov-2024
 Local
(UTC-7)		 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:0913:09
Sunrise06:3813:38
Sunset16:4923:49
Evening civil twilight17:1700:17

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  08-Nov-2024 16:07:51
Local (UTC-7)  08-Nov-2024 09:07:51
 
METAR
KAPA 081553Z 00000KT 1/2SM SN FG BKN004 OVC014 00/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 TWR VIS 1 1/2 SLP254 P0002 T00001011
KBKF 
10nm NE 		081558Z 04012KT 5/8SM R32/3500V5500FT -SN BR OVC002 M00/M01 A3021 RMK AO2A SNB01 SLP237 P0002 T10011008
KDEN 
18nm NE 		081553Z 04009KT 1/4SM R35L/1800V2200FT +SN FZFG OVC003 M01/M02 A3024 RMK AO2 TWR VIS 1/2 SLP252 P0005 T10061022
KCFO 
19nm NE 		081547Z 02006KT 1/2SM -SN OVC005 00/M01 A3025
TAF
KAPA 081238Z 0813/0912 23005KT 4SM BR BKN006 OVC012 TEMPO 0814/0815 1 1/2SM -SN BR OVC004 FM081500 36006KT 3SM -SN BR BKN010 OVC020 TEMPO 0818/0822 1SM -SN BR OVC006 FM082200 35008KT 1SM -SN BR OVC010 TEMPO 0822/0902 1/2SM SN FZFG OVC003 FM090200 35011KT 1/2SM SN FZFG OVC005 FM091000 33010KT 3/4SM -SN BR OVC012
KBKF 
10nm NE 		080900Z 0809/0915 VRB06KT 1600 -SN OVC002 620028 QNH3024INS BECMG 0813/0814 VRB06KT 9000 BR SCT010 BKN018 OVC027 620208 QNH3023INS BECMG 0815/0816 VRB06KT 9000 BR BKN002 OVC010 620028 QNH3026INS BECMG 0818/0819 VRB06KT 4800 -SN OVC002 620028 QNH3024INS BECMG 0909/0910 34009KT 9000 -SN OVC007 620078 QNH2995INS TX01/0905Z TNM01/0810Z
KDEN 
18nm NE 		081415Z 0814/0918 32008KT 2SM BR BKN006 OVC080 FM081500 01007KT 1SM -SN BR BKN004 OVC015 TEMPO 0818/0822 1/2SM SN BR BKN003 OVC006 FM082200 36009KT 1SM -SN BR BKN004 OVC010 TEMPO 0822/0902 1/2SM SN FZFG VV003 FM090200 35010KT 1/2SM SN FZFG OVC003 FM091100 34010KT 3/4SM -SN BR BKN006 OVC012 FM091600 32010KT P6SM VCSH BKN012 OVC030 TEMPO 0916/0918 4SM -SN OVC008
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

  
 Business Name 		 
 Contact 		 
 Services / Description 		 
Fuel Prices		 
Comments		  
jetCenters of Colorado
Paragon Aviation Group 		ASRI 130.575
303-790-4321
toll-free 800-343-3143
[web site]
[email]		 Serving Customers at Centennial Airport (formerly Denver jetCenter) Since "1976". Centrally located at APA for easy access whether you are flying or driving. Award-winning service and facilities with the only on-site Restaurant at Centennial Airport! Professional service and support for you- the flight crew, your passengers and your aircraft.
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Avfuel Training System   U.S. Customs Service   CAA Preferred FBO   Avfuel Contract Fuel   AVTRIP   Contract Fuel   Crew cars   Go Rentals   Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)  
 
Avfuel
100LL UL94 Jet A
FS $7.59 $9.64 $6.67 
GUARANTEED
  
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Modern Aviation ASRI 129.625
303-649-9538
toll-free 877-649-9538
[web site]		 Competitive fuel pricing / 100,000 SF of climate controlled hangar space / Titan/Shell Fuels / Other Contract Fuel Providers / Courtesy Vehicles / Guest Lounge with Complimentary Cocktail and Espresso Bar / Climate Controlled Automotive Parking Facility / Automotive Detailing Services / Private Pilot Lounge / Access to Modern Aviation Corporate Conference Room / De-Ice / GPU (AC & DC Available) / Catering & Concierge Services / Customs Onsite

Located on the south side of Centennial Airport at taxiway exit A12
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IS-BAH Registered   NATA Safety 1st   U.S. Customs Service   Titan Rewards   Contract Fuel  
 
Titan
100LL Jet A
FS $8.19 $6.65 
 Updated 07-Nov-2024
  
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Signature Aviation - North ASRI 130.075
303-790-2575
[web site]		 SERVICE WITH NO CEILING
At Signature Aviation, we are passionate about serving all of your aviation needs. With award-winning customer service, competitively-priced jet fuel and customized aviation services at each Signature Aviation FBO, you won't be disappointed.
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independent
100LL Jet A
FS $7.75 $6.62 
SS $6.75 --- 
 Updated 08-Nov-2024
  
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Signature Aviation - South 303-799-8388
[web site]
[email]		 Aviation fuel, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, GPU / Power cart, Passenger terminal and lounge, Catering, Pilots lounge / snooze room, ...

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independent
100LL Jet A
FS $7.75 $6.62 
 Updated 08-Nov-2024
  
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The Heliplex 303-799-0079
303-799-8877
[web site]
[email]		 Aviation fuel, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Hangar leasing / sales, GPU / Power cart, Aerial photography, Aircraft maintenance, ...
 
FAA-Approved Repair Station  
 
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Jet A
FS $6.82 
 Updated 29-Oct-2024
  
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FS=Full service
SS=Self service
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

  
 Business Name 		 
 Contact 		 
 Services / Description 		 
Distance		 
Comments		  
Cutter Aviation 303-799-9999
[web site]
[email]		 The Cutter Aviation Denver APA Service Team is an Authorized Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 Sales and Service Center that offers comprehensive full-service airframe services, inspections, support, avionics and interior refurbishment.
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 Straight Flight, Inc.
 303-799-8906
[web site]
[email]		 Your Best Choice on Centennial for your aircraft. We offer high quality at a reasonable price. Our experienced technicians save you troubleshooting time.
 
FAA-Approved Repair Station   Garmin  
 
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 Mayo Aviation
 303-792-4000
toll-free 800-525-0194
[web site]
[email]		 Aircraft ground handling, Oxygen service, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Hangar leasing / sales, GPU / Power cart, ...
 
FAA-Approved Repair Station   Garmin   National Business Aviation Association  
 
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Where to Eat: Catering, Restaurants, Food shops

  
 Business Name 		 
 Contact 		 
 Services / Description 		 
Distance		 
Comments		  
The Perfect Landing 303-649-4478
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