What are the operating hours of KAPA?

Centennial Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.

What is the tower frequency at KAPA?

The tower frequency at Centennial Airport is 118.9 MHz.

What fuel is available at KAPA?

Centennial Airport offers Jet A, 100LL, UL94.

Does KAPA require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Centennial Airport (United States).

Where is KAPA located?

Centennial Airport (KAPA) is located in Denver, United States.

What is the IATA code for KAPA?

The IATA code for Centennial Airport is APA.

How long is the runway at KAPA?

The main runway at Centennial Airport (10/28) measures 1463x23m.

Does KAPA have an ILS approach?

Yes, Centennial Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 17L/35R.

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Centennial Airport (KAPA/APA) — Denver, United States

Centennial Airport (KAPA/APA) serves Denver, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 4 runways (10/28, 17L/35R). Field elevation is 5885 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Sep 11

329 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 156 on the ground · busiest hour 14:00Z

2026-08-292026-09-11

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KAPA
Name: Centennial Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 39.570099
Longitude: -104.848999
Elevation: 5885 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Denver
IATA Code: APA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Denver
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 1463x23m
Surface: ASP
PCN: 17
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17L/35R

Designation: 17L/35R
Dimensions: 3048x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: 26
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17R/35L

Designation: 17R/35L
Dimensions: 2134x23m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway H1

Designation: H1
Dimensions: 50 x 50 ft
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: PERI
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.900 MHz
Ground: 121.800 MHz
Operations: 122.200 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 120.300 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Centennial Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 303-790-0598
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: USD 4/1000lbs MTOW
Parking Fee: USD 12/night
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: USD
Remarks: Centennial Airport, Englewood CO. Denver metro GA reliever. Busiest GA airport in CO. FBOs: Signature, TAC Air.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Signature, TAC Air, Modern Aviation. Multiple providers.

Fuel Type: 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Type: UL94
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic only. CBP available by prior arrangement.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: High elevation (5885 ft). Density altitude considerations. Noise abatement procedures.

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

6/2220 caution

Navaid/lighting unserviceable

SID CENTENNIAL, DENVER, CO. YELLOWSTONE FIVE DEPARTURE... MEDICINE BOW TRANSITION NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS. NATTI TRANSITION DME REQUIRED EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, MBW VOR/DME OUT OF SERVICE. 2609111530-2609172355EST

2026-09-11 15:30:00 2026-09-17 23:55:00

A2293/26 caution

ILS procedure changed

IAP CENTENNIAL, DENVER, CO. ILS OR LOC RWY 35R, AMDT 11B... MAINTAIN AT OR BELOW 240KTS UNTIL XBEEE.

2026-09-03 15:41:00 2028-09-03 15:41:00

6/9895 caution

Navaid/lighting unserviceable

SID CENTENNIAL, DENVER, CO. ROCKIES SEVEN DEPARTURE... KREMMLING TRANSITION, MEEKER TRANSITION NA EXCEPT FOR AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS. BLUE MESA TRANSITION, DOVE CREEK TRANSITION, MONTROSE TRANSITION DME REQUIRED EXCEPT FOR AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH…

2026-09-02 18:30:00 2027-04-13 18:28:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KAPA?: Centennial Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KAPA?: The tower frequency at Centennial Airport is 118.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at KAPA?: Centennial Airport offers Jet A, 100LL, UL94.
Does KAPA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Centennial Airport (United States).
Where is KAPA located?: Centennial Airport (KAPA) is located in Denver, United States.
What is the IATA code for KAPA?: The IATA code for Centennial Airport is APA.
How long is the runway at KAPA?: The main runway at Centennial Airport (10/28) measures 1463x23m.
Does KAPA have an ILS approach?: Yes, Centennial Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 17L/35R.

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