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

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: 100LL, Jet A, UL94
Tower: 118.9
Runways: 10/28, 17L/35R, 17R/35L, H1
Elevation: 5,885 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

238 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 161 on the ground · busiest hour 22:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

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: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
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 (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A, UL94 Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15); US customs available 24 hours (NASR) Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17)
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No

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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

10/074

warning

Runway closed

RWY 17L/35R CLSD 1200-0001

2026-10-25 12:00 UTC 2026-10-28 00:01 UTC

A2560/

warning

Runway closed

RWY 17L/35R CLSD

2026-10-25 12:00 UTC 2026-10-28 00:01 UTC

A2598/

caution

Taxiway lighting closed

TWY A BTN TWY A16 AND TWY A18 CLSD

2026-10-27 14:30 UTC 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

Discover the key milestones and historical events that shaped Centennial Airport. Our sourced timeline traces this airport's journey from its origins to the present day.

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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?: The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A, UL94 for public use at Centennial Airport. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KAPA require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for 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.
Is KAPA a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15); US customs available 24 hours (NASR). Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17).

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