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KAPA

Centennial Airport
Denver, Colorado, USA

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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 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.

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
BRNKO RNAV STAR:	127.05
DANDD STAR:	120.35
DUNNN RNAV STAR:	128.45
LARKS:	120.35
PINNR RNAV STAR:	127.05
POWDR STAR:	120.35
QUAIL STAR:	120.35
RAMMS STAR:	120.35
TOMSN STAR:	119.3
ZOMBZ RNAV STAR:	128.45
WX ASOS at DEN (19 nm NE):	PHONE 719-204-1223
WX AWOS-3P 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.
DENVER ARTCC (ZDV) FREQS 128.325/377.075 (HAYDEN RCAG) USED FOR PINNR RNAV STAR 27000 FT AND ABV.
DENVER ARTCC (ZDV) FREQS 126.5/371.85 (DENVER/A/ RCAG) USED FOR PINNR RNAV STAR 26000 FT AND BLW.

VOR radial/distance	VOR name	Freq	Var
FQFr225/12.8	FALCON VORTAC	116.30	11E
DENr203/17.0	DENVER VOR/DME	117.90	08E
DVVr200/22.1	MILE HIGH VORTAC	114.70	08E
BJCr136/24.5	JEFFCO VOR/DME	115.40	11E
BRKr337/38.9	BLACK FOREST VOR/DME	112.50	08E

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

Dimensions:

10001 x 100 ft. / 3048 x 30 m

Surface:

asphalt/grooved, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN PCN/26 /F/C/X/T
Single wheel:	56.0
Double wheel:	75.0

Runway edge lights:

medium intensity

RUNWAY 17L

RUNWAY 35R

Latitude:

39-35.048662N

39-33.402900N

Longitude:

104-51.088380W

104-51.012350W

Elevation:

5793.0 ft.

5884.9 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

right

Runway heading:

170 magnetic, 178 true

350 magnetic, 358 true

Markings:

precision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

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 lights

Instrument approach:

ILS/DME

Obstructions:

none

542 ft. pline, lighted, 17903 ft. from runway, 2516 ft. left of centerline, 32:1 slope to clear

Dimensions:

7001 x 75 ft. / 2134 x 23 m

Surface:

asphalt/grooved, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN PCR/339 /F/C/X/T
Single wheel:	30.0

Runway edge lights:

medium intensity

RUNWAY 17R

RUNWAY 35L

Latitude:

39-34.739158N

39-33.587100N

Longitude:

104-51.223140W

104-51.169833W

Elevation:

5803.7 ft.

5868.7 ft.

Traffic pattern:

right

left

Runway heading:

170 magnetic, 178 true

350 magnetic, 358 true

Markings:

nonprecision, 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:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Obstructions:

none

19 ft. fence, 542 ft. from runway, 267 ft. left of centerline, 18:1 slope to clear

Dimensions:

4800 x 75 ft. / 1463 x 23 m

Surface:

asphalt/grooved, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN PCN/17 /F/A/Y/T
Single wheel:	12.5

Runway edge lights:

medium intensity

RUNWAY 10

RUNWAY 28

Latitude:

39-34.373745N

39-34.090992N

Longitude:

104-50.892795W

104-49.939033W

Elevation:

5824.1 ft.

5793.8 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

103 magnetic, 111 true

283 magnetic, 291 true

Displaced threshold:

400 ft.

Markings:

nonprecision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

2-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

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:	left	left

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

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.
-	+71 FT BLDG LCTD 1920 FT ESE OF RY 28 THLD 440 FT LT OF CTLN 24:1 GLD SLP.
-	WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
-	NMRS CRANES INVOF ARPT.
-	+190 FT TWR LCTD 1800 FT ENE OF RY 17L THLD.

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 29 October 2026 at 0901Z to 26 November 2026 at 0900z.

STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
BRNKO FOUR (RNAV)		2 pages: [1] [2] (299KB)
BRNKO FOUR (RNAV), CONT.2		download (257KB)
DANDD ONE		2 pages: [1] [2] (334KB)
DUNNN SIX (RNAV)		2 pages: [1] [2] (322KB)
DUNNN SIX (RNAV), CONT.2		download (261KB)
LANDR THREE		2 pages: [1] [2] (355KB)
LARKS THREE		2 pages: [1] [2] (362KB)
PINNR FOUR (RNAV)		2 pages: [1] [2] (333KB)
PINNR FOUR (RNAV), CONT.2		download (312KB)
POWDR ONE		2 pages: [1] [2] (335KB)
QUAIL ONE		download (254KB)
RAMMS EIGHT		2 pages: [1] [2] (318KB)
TOMSN NINE		2 pages: [1] [2] (348KB)
ZOMBZ SIX (RNAV)		2 pages: [1] [2] (447KB)
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 35R		download (276KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 17L		download (208KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 28		download (223KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 35R		download (229KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 17L		download (197KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply		download (145KB)
Departure Procedures
DENVER THREE		2 pages: [1] [2] (306KB)
ECHOO ONE (RNAV)		2 pages: [1] [2] (315KB)
MRSHH TWO (RNAV)		2 pages: [1] [2] (310KB)
PIKES THREE		2 pages: [1] [2] (335KB)
PLAINS TWO		2 pages: [1] [2] (464KB)
ROCKIES SEVEN		2 pages: [1] [2] (412KB)
SKYEE ONE (RNAV)		2 pages: [1] [2] (317KB)
WNGSS ONE (RNAV)		2 pages: [1] [2] (359KB)
YELLOWSTONE FIVE		2 pages: [1] [2] (412KB)
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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Sunrise and sunset

Times for 06-Nov-2026

	Local (UTC-7)	Zulu (UTC)
Morning civil twilight	06:06	13:06
Sunrise	06:34	13:34
Sunset	16:52	23:52
Evening civil twilight	17:20	00:20

Current date and time

Zulu (UTC)	06-Nov-2026 11:06:58
Local (UTC-7)	06-Nov-2026 04:06:58

METAR

KAPA	061053Z 19003KT 10SM FEW220 04/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP205 T00391017
KBKF 10nm NE	060958Z 22007KT 10SM BKN200 07/01 A3017 RMK AO2A SLP179 T00660007
KDEN 18nm NE	061053Z 23008KT 10SM BKN220 04/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP188 T00391006
KCFO 19nm NE	061055Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3018 RMK AO2

TAF

KAPA	060534Z 0606/0706 17007KT P6SM BKN200 FM061400 VRB05KT P6SM BKN140 FM062000 01005KT P6SM FEW120 BKN150 FM070000 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 BKN150 FM070300 16007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
KBKF 10nm NE	060900Z 0609/0715 19010KT 9999 SCT220 QNH3015INS BECMG 0612/0613 VRB06KT 9999 BKN150 QNH3000INS TX16/0621Z TN02/0615Z
KDEN 18nm NE	060852Z 0609/0712 21010KT P6SM BKN200 FM061300 25007KT P6SM BKN150 FM061700 VRB05KT P6SM BKN140 FM062000 04005KT P6SM FEW120 BKN150 FM070000 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 BKN150 FM070300 16007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150 FM070600 21009KT P6SM FEW200

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ASRI 130.575
303-790-4321
toll-free 800-343-3143
[web site]
[email]

Located at Centennial Airport, jetCenters of Colorado (APA) is a premier gateway for business and private aviation along Colorado's Front Range. Just minutes from the Denver Tech Center and only 12 miles from Downtown Denver, with on-site U.S. Customs, expansive ramp capacity, and 24/7 full-service support, we pair operational efficiency with personalized customer care. Framed by Colorado's mountain skyline, we deliver an elevated experience for crew, passengers, and aircraft alike.

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ASRI 129.625
303-649-9538
toll-free 877-649-9538
[web site]
[email]

Competitive fuel pricing / 100,000 SF of climate controlled hangar space / Titan Aviation 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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	100LL		Jet A
FS		$11.71		$9.89
Updated 03-Nov-2026

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ASRI 130.075
303-790-2575
[web site]
[email]

Signature Aviation at Denver Centennial Airport -- North (APA) serves as a premier private aviation terminal for the Denver region. Supporting both business and private aviation, our APA North location delivers a full suite of FBO services focused on safety, efficiency, and seamless operations, with convenient access to downtown Denver, the Rocky Mountains, and key business corridors. To request a reservation, log into your Signature Vision account at https://www.signatureaviation.com/services/signature-vision.

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	100LL		Jet A
FS		$10.65		$10.18
SS		$9.65		---
Updated 05-Nov-2026

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Signature Aviation - South

ASRI 129.725
303-799-8388
[web site]
[email]

Located at one of the premier general aviation airports in the country, Signature-Centennial's friendly staff is dedicated to meeting and exceeding your business and personal expectations. We are located just 20 minutes south of downtown Denver, Coors Field, Invesco Field at Mile High, & the Pepsi Center. We are also within minutes of the Denver Tech Center, fine dining, shopping and hotels with breathtaking mountain views. We have convenient access to all major highways to provide for easy travel to our world famous ski resorts like Vail and Breckenridge and to numerous locations such as Rock

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	100LL		Jet A
FS		$10.65		$10.18
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Centennial Vertiport

720-619-6091
303-799-8877
[web site]
[email]

Aviation fuel, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Hangar leasing / sales, GPU / Power cart, Aircraft maintenance, Avionics sales and service, ...

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	Jet A
FS		$10.15
Updated 29-Oct-2026

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FS=Full service
SS=Self service

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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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The Perfect Landing

303-649-4478

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