Centennial Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 14h 41m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Centennial Airport
Centennial Airport is a public use airport owned by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority in the Denver metropolitan area, 15 nmi southeast of downtown Denver, Colorado, United States. Located primarily in Dove Valley, a census designated place (CDP) in Arapahoe County, the airport extends into Douglas County, with some of those portions in the Meridian CDP.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KAPALive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (3)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L / 35R | 10,001 ft / 3,048 m | 100 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 17R / 35L | 7,001 ft / 2,134 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 10 / 28 | 4,800 ft / 1,463 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (7)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | DENVER APP/DEP | 132.750 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.300 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 128.600 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.800 MHz |
| RDO | DENVER RDO | 122.200 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.900 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (5)
Departure procedures (SIDs) (18)
- YELLOWSTONE FIVE, CONT.1
- YELLOWSTONE FIVE
- WNGSS ONE (RNAV)
- WNGSS ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- DENVER THREE
- DENVER THREE, CONT.1
- ECHOO ONE (RNAV)
- ECHOO ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- MRSHH TWO (RNAV)
- MRSHH TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- PIKES THREE
- PIKES THREE, CONT.1
- PLAINS TWO
- PLAINS TWO, CONT.1
- ROCKIES SEVEN
- ROCKIES SEVEN, CONT.1
- SKYEE ONE (RNAV)
- SKYEE ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
Arrivals (STARs) (23)
- ZOMBZ SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- BRNKO FOUR (RNAV)
- BRNKO FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1
- BRNKO FOUR (RNAV), CONT.2
- DANDD ONE
- DANDD ONE, CONT.1
- DUNNN SIX (RNAV)
- DUNNN SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- DUNNN SIX (RNAV), CONT.2
- LANDR THREE
- LANDR THREE, CONT.1
- LARKS THREE
- LARKS THREE, CONT.1
- PINNR THREE (RNAV)
- PINNR THREE (RNAV), CONT.1
- POWDR ONE
- POWDR ONE, CONT.1
- QUAIL ONE
- RAMMS EIGHT
- RAMMS EIGHT, CONT.1
- TOMSN NINE
- TOMSN NINE, CONT.1
- ZOMBZ SIX (RNAV)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Runway hot spots (1)
Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENVER CLASS B AREA E | Class B | Controlled | 8000 ft MSL | 12000 ft MSL |
| DENVER CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 8000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 492 ft | 5,896 ft | — |
| State Capitol Building | 272 ft | 5,328 ft | — |
| Two Thousand Cheesman East | 253 ft | 5,367 ft | — |
| Colorado Center I | 230 ft | 5,456 ft | — |
| Colorado Center III | 230 ft | 5,420 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 5,896 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 5,587 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 5,922 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Centennial Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Centennial Airport?
The ICAO code for Centennial Airport is KAPA, and its IATA code is APA.
Where is Centennial Airport located?
Centennial Airport is medium airport located in Denver, United States, at an elevation of 5,885 ft (1,794 m).
How many runways does Centennial Airport have?
Centennial Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 10,001 ft / 3,048 m.
What time zone is Centennial Airport in?
Centennial Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Centennial Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Centennial Airport is approximately 7.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Centennial Airport?
The nearest airport to Centennial Airport is Buckley Space Force Base (BFK), about 9.1 nm to the nne, followed by Everitt Airport and Simons Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Centennial Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.