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KAPAAIRPORT

CENTENNIAL

DENVER, Colorado

5,884.9 ft MSL

4

Runways

28

Frequencies

30

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

KAPA

FAA

APA

Elevation

5,884.9 ft MSL

Runways

4

Frequencies

28

Tower

Yes

Fuel

100LL,A,UL94

Coordinates

39.570, -104.849

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

5,884.9 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

CTAF

122.95 MHz

Fuel Types

100LL,A,UL94

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

DENVER

Coordinates

39.5701, -104.8493

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Weather Camera

Situational awareness only — not for regulatory minimums

FAA aviation weather camera images are for situational awareness. They may NOT be used to comply with regulatory requirements — for example, to determine weather minimums for IFR flight. Images are generally updated about every 10 minutes and actual site conditions may differ from the displayed image. FAA Order JO 7110.10, §8-3-3

Weather camera at Centennial Airport facing North

Centennial Airport

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

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Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
10/2810 / 284,800 ft75 ftASPHMED
SW (Single Wheel) 12,500 lbs
17
17L/35R17L / 35R10,001 ft100 ftASPHMED
SW (Single Wheel) 56,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 75,000 lbs
26
17R/35L17R / 35L7,001 ft75 ftASPHMED
SW (Single Wheel) 30,000 lbs
-
H1H1 / -50 ft50 ftCONCPERI--

Frequencies

APA VOT (1)APCH (3)ATIS (1)BRNKO RNAV STAR (2)CD (1)DANDD STAR (2)DENVER RCO (1)DUNNN RNAV STAR (2)GND (1)LARKS (1)LARKS STAR (1)LCL (1)POWDR STAR (2)QUAIL STAR (2)RAMMS STAR (2)TOMSN STAR (2)UNICOM (1)ZOMBZ RNAV STAR (2)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
APA VOT108.2CENTENNIAL-APA VOT-
APCH/P DEP/P132.75DENVER TRACONCENTENNIALAPCH/P DEP/P-
APCH/P DEP/P269.3DENVER INTLCENTENNIALAPCH/P DEP/P-
APCH/P DEP/PXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALAPCH/P DEP/P-
ATISXXX.XXXCENTENNIALCENTENNIALATIS24
BRNKO RNAV STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALBRNKO RNAV STAR-
BRNKO RNAV STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALBRNKO RNAV STAR-
CD/PXXX.XXXCENTENNIALCENTENNIALCD/P24
DANDD STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALDANDD STAR-
DANDD STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALDANDD STAR-
DENVER RCOXXX.XXXDENVERCOMMUNICATIONS PRVDD BY DENVER RADIO ON FREQ 122.2 (DENVER RCO).DENVERDENVER RCO-
DUNNN RNAV STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALDUNNN RNAV STAR-
DUNNN RNAV STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALDUNNN RNAV STAR-
GND/PXXX.XXXCENTENNIALCENTENNIALGND/P24
LARKSXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALLARKS-
LARKS STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALLARKS STAR-
LCL/PXXX.XXXCENTENNIALCENTENNIALLCL/P24
POWDR STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALPOWDR STAR-
POWDR STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALPOWDR STAR-
QUAIL STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALQUAIL STAR-
QUAIL STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALQUAIL STAR-
RAMMS STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALRAMMS STAR-
RAMMS STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALRAMMS STAR-
TOMSN STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALTOMSN STAR-
TOMSN STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALTOMSN STAR-
UNICOMXXX.XXXCENTENNIAL-UNICOM-
ZOMBZ RNAV STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALZOMBZ RNAV STAR-
ZOMBZ RNAV STARXXX.XXXDENVER TRACONCENTENNIALZOMBZ RNAV STAR-

Airport Remarks

  • 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.
  • WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • NMRS CRANES INVOF ARPT.
  • +190 FT TWR LCTD 1800 FT ENE OF RY 17L THLD.
  • 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.
  • H24 US CUSTOMS - 303-768-0309.
  • AFT HR - 303-877-7307.
  • SELF SERVE FUEL AVBL.
  • PCR VALUE: 339/F/C/X/T
  • TLOF 50X50 FT; FATO 50X50 FT; INGRESS/EGRESS 270.
  • NMRS FLOOD LGTS 1/2 SM N OF THR; SS-2400.
  • H24 HELI SVC - 303-799-0079.

IFR Procedures

11 STARs, 3 Runway, 1 ILS, 5 Approaches, 8 SIDs, 1 H, 1 Localizer

BRNKO4DANDD1DUNNN6ECHOO1H17LZH17LZ

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KAPA Operational Overview

Location & Facility

CENTENNIAL (KAPA) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in DENVER, Colorado, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 5,884.9 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 39.5701°N, 104.8493°W.

Runways

CENTENNIAL has 4 runways. The longest runway (10/28) measures 4,800 feet by 75 feet with a asph surface. Other runways include 17L/35R (10,001 ft, ASPH), 17R/35L (7,001 ft, ASPH), H1 (50 ft, CONC).

Communications & Operations

CENTENNIAL is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 120.3 MHz. A total of 28 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

CENTENNIAL offers 100LL,A,UL94 fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Instrument Procedures

CENTENNIAL has 30 published instrument flight procedures, including 3 approaches, 8 SIDs (Standard Instrument Departures), and 11 STARs (Standard Terminal Arrival Routes). These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near CENTENNIAL, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAPA?

KAPA is the ICAO identifier for CENTENNIAL, a public-use airport, located in DENVER, Colorado, United States.

How many runways does CENTENNIAL have?

CENTENNIAL (KAPA) has 4 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KAPA?

The field elevation of CENTENNIAL is 5,884.9 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.

Is fuel available at KAPA?

Yes, CENTENNIAL offers 100LL,A,UL94 fuel.

What is the longest runway at KAPA?

The longest runway at CENTENNIAL is 10,001 feet long.

How much weight can the main runway at KAPA support?

The main runway at CENTENNIAL supports single-wheel landing gear aircraft up to 56,000 lbs.

How do I access complete data for KAPA?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for CENTENNIAL.

Where is CENTENNIAL located?

CENTENNIAL (KAPA) is located in DENVER, Colorado, United States, at an elevation of 5,884.9 ft MSL.

Does KAPA have weather cameras?

Yes, KAPA has 4 weather camera(s) provided by the FAA Weather Camera Program. Images update every 10 minutes. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all camera angles and nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA NASR (National Airspace System Resource) 28-Day Subscription· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Aug 6, 10:02 AM UTC