Centennial Airport (KAPA)
Medium airport · Denver, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | Centennial Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAPA |
| IATA | APA |
| Elevation | 5,885 ft (1794 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°34'12" W 104°50'56" 39.57010, -104.84900 |
| Location | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 10,001 ft (3048 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 7,001 ft (2134 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Centennial Airport at a glance
Centennial Airport is a medium airport in Denver, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as APA. The field elevation of 5,885 ft (1794 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAPA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 17L/35R — offers 10,001 ft (3048 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17L points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAPA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Centennial Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckley Space Force Base | KBKF | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Denver International Airport | KDEN | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport | KBJC | 44 km (24 NM) |
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | KCOS | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Northern Colorado Regional Airport | KFNL | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Centennial Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,885 ft field elevation of Centennial Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Airport
What is the ICAO code of Centennial Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Centennial Airport is KAPA, and its IATA code is APA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Centennial Airport above sea level?
Centennial Airport sits at an elevation of 5,885 feet (1794 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Centennial Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.5701, -104.8490 — in Denver, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Buckley Space Force Base, about 17 km away.
Does KAPA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAPA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Centennial Airport?
Centennial Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 17L/35R, measures 10,001 ft (3048 m) with a ASP surface.