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KAPA Centennial Airport
Denver, Colorado, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 22 AUGUST 2013

Location

FAA Identifier: APA
Lat/Long: 39-34-12.4000N / 104-50-57.5000W
39-34.206667N / 104-50.958333W
39.5701111 / -104.8493056
(estimated)
Elevation: 5885 ft. / 1793.7 m (surveyed)
Variation: 08E (2015)
From city: 15 miles SE of DENVER, CO
Time zone: UTC -6 (UTC -7 during Standard Time)
Zip code: 80112

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 03/1968
Sectional chart: DENVER
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: DENVER CENTER
FSS: DENVER FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: APA (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
Pattern altitude: 6885 ft. MSL
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: no
Lights: SS-SR
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise.
International operations: CALL US CUSTOMS 303-768-0309.

Airport Communications

UNICOM: 122.95
ATIS: 120.3
WX ASOS: PHONE 303-706-9098
CENTENNIAL GROUND: 121.8
CENTENNIAL TOWER: 118.9
DENVER APPROACH: 132.75
DENVER DEPARTURE: 132.75
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 128.6
WX ASOS at DEN (19 nm NE): PHONE 303-342-0838
WX AWOS-3 at FTG (19 nm NE): 119.025 (303-261-9104)
  • FREQ 121.5 NOT AVBL.
  • ADVISE GROUND CONTROL WHEN READY FOR DEPARTURE. GROUND CONTROL WILL ADVISE WHEN TO MONITOR THE TOWER FREQUENCY.
  • DENVER RCO 122.35 122.2 (DENVER RADIO)

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
FQFr225/12.8FALCON VORTAC116.3011E
DENr203/17.0DENVER VOR/DME117.9008E
DVVr200/22.1MILE HIGH VORTAC114.7008E
BJCr136/24.5JEFFCO VOR/DME115.4011E
BRKr332/38.9BLACK FOREST VOR/DME112.5013E

 
NDB name  Hdg/Dist  Freq  Var  ID
CASSE351/7.126008EAP .- .--.

Airport Services

Fuel available: 100LL JET-A
SELF SERVE FUEL AVBL.
Parking: hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bulk oxygen: HIGH/LOW

Runway Information

Runway 17L/35R

Dimensions: 10001 x 100 ft. / 3048 x 30 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 56.0
Double wheel: 75.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 17L  RUNWAY 35R
Latitude: 39-35.048653N39-33.402930N
Longitude: 104-51.088395W104-51.012365W
Elevation: 5793.1 ft.5885.3 ft.
Gradient: 0.9% UP0.9% DOWN
Traffic pattern: leftright
Runway heading: 170 magnetic, 178 true350 magnetic, 358 true
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Approach lights: MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILS/DME
Obstructions: none103 ft. bldg, lighted, 5092 ft. from runway, 805 ft. right of centerline, 47:1 slope to clear

Runway 17R/35L

Dimensions: 7000 x 77 ft. / 2134 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 30.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 17R  RUNWAY 35L
Latitude: 39-34.739075N39-33.587175N
Longitude: 104-51.222980W104-51.169883W
Elevation: 5803.6 ft.5868.6 ft.
Gradient: 0.9% UP1.0%
Traffic pattern: rightleft
Runway heading: 170 magnetic, 178 true350 magnetic, 358 true
Markings: nonprecision, in good conditionnonprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yesyes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: none24 ft. gnd, 1000 ft. from runway, 200 ft. left of centerline, 33:1 slope to clear

Runway 10/28

Dimensions: 4800 x 75 ft. / 1463 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 12.5
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 10  RUNWAY 28
Latitude: 39-34.373730N39-34.090987N
Longitude: 104-50.892827W104-49.939093W
Elevation: 5824.2 ft.5794.0 ft.
Gradient: 0.6%0.6%
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 103 magnetic, 111 true283 magnetic, 291 true
Markings: basic, in good conditionbasic, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 2-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: none37 ft. gnd, 1800 ft. from runway, 43:1 slope to clear

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: ARAPAHOE CO PUBLIC ARPT AUTH
7800 S PEORIA ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112
Phone 303-790-0598
AFT HRS PHONE (303) 790-8736 (OPNS) OR (303) 877-7307(24 HOUR CELL) FOR EMERGS.
Manager: ROBERT OLISLAGERS
7800 SOUTH PEORIA ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112
Phone 303-790-0598

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 849
Single engine airplanes: 575
Multi engine airplanes: 133
Jet airplanes: 121
Helicopters: 20
    
Aircraft operations: avg 775/day *
44% local general aviation
42% transient general aviation
11% air taxi
3% military
* for 12-month period ending 31 December 2010

Additional Remarks

- ALL ACFT BLO CERTIFICATED 70000 LB MAX GROSS TKOF WT & STAGE III ACFT UP TO CERTIFICATED 75000 LB MAX GROSS TKOF WT MAY BE OPERATED; ONE-TIME EXCEPTIONS MAY BE AUZD BY EXEC DIR ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.
- NUMEROUS FLOOD LGTS LCTD 1/2 SM N OF THLD RY 17L SS-2400.
- HELICOPTER OPS PLEASE CONTACT PREFERRED FBO FOR LANDING ZONE LOCATIONS. HELICOPTER OPS ON FRONT RAMP NOT ADVISED.
- 24 HR. USER FEE CUSTOMS AVAILABLE. CONTACT AIRPORT FOR FEE INFORMATION.
- RWY 10 TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR ARRIVALS. AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, CONTACT TOWER.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT; CTC NOISE OFFICE 303-790-0598.
- ADVISORY DENSITY ALTITUDE DISPLAYS LOCATED AT C-1,A-1, AND A-18.
- WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
- NMRS CRANES INVOF ARPT.
- +190 FT TWR LCTD 1800 FT ENE OF RY 17L THLD.
- RY DISTANCE MARKER SIGNS ON RY 17L/35R AND RY 10/28.
- RY 35R-CROSSWIND/BASE LEG SOUTH OF LINCOLN AVE RY 17L CROSSWIND/BASE LEG SOUTH OF ARAPAHOE ROAD. RY 17R/35L CLSD TFC REMAIN S OF ARAPAHOE ROAD & E OF INTERSTATE 25. RY 10/28 AVOID NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS 1 MILE E & S OF RY.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use between 19 September 2013 at 0901Z and 17 October 2013 at 0900Z.
 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
DANDD SEVEN   2 pages: [1] [2] (335KB)
DUNNN ONE (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (324KB)
LANDR SEVEN   2 pages: [1] [2] (354KB)
LARKS SEVEN   2 pages: [1] [2] (349KB)
POWDR EIGHT   2 pages: [1] [2] (331KB)
PUFFR TWO (RNAV)   download (241KB)
QUAIL SEVEN   download (270KB)
RAMMS SIX   2 pages: [1] [2] (303KB)
SAYGE EIGHT   2 pages: [1] [2] (341KB)
SKARF TWO (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (328KB)
TOMSN SIX   2 pages: [1] [2] (328KB)
ZOMBZ ONE (RNAV)   download (214KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 35R **CHANGED**   download (289KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 17L   download (185KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 28   download (213KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 35R   download (238KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 35R   download (242KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download (29KB)
 
Departure Procedures
BAYLR TWO (RNAV) **NEW**   download (262KB)
BRYCC TWO (RNAV) **NEW**   download (218KB)
CONNR TWO (RNAV) **NEW**   download (237KB)
COORZ TWO (RNAV) **NEW**   download (232KB)
DENVER SIX   2 pages: [1] [2] (508KB)
EPKEE TWO (RNAV) **NEW**   download (235KB)
EXTAN THREE (RNAV) **NEW**   download (226KB)
FOOOT TWO (RNAV) **NEW**   download (229KB)
PIKES FIVE   2 pages: [1] [2] (434KB)
PLAINS FIVE   2 pages: [1] [2] (595KB)
RIKKK TWO (RNAV) **NEW**   download (213KB)
ROCKIES NINE   2 pages: [1] [2] (543KB)
SOLAR TWO (RNAV) **NEW**   download (228KB)
SPAZZ TWO (RNAV) **NEW**   download (250KB)
STAKR TWO (RNAV) **NEW**   download (224KB)
YAMMI TWO (RNAV) **NEW**   download (211KB)
YELLOWSTONE SEVEN   2 pages: [1] [2] (529KB)
 
Departure Procedures (Obstacle)
EEONS THREE (RNAV) **NEW**   download (217KB)
EMMYS THREE (RNAV) **NEW**   download (215KB)
YOKES THREE (RNAV) **NEW**   download (240KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (105KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KBKF - Buckley Air Force Base (9 nm NE)
KDEN - Denver International Airport (19 nm NE)
KFTG - Front Range Airport (19 nm NE)
KBJC - Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (24 nm NW)
KEIK - Erie Municipal Airport (28 nm N)
  
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Jet A $4.39   Avgas $6.13

 
Area around KAPA (Centennial Airport)
 
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Aerial photo
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Aerial photo of KAPA (Centennial Airport)
Photo by Mitch Bowers imagewerx.us
Photo taken 16-Jul-2012
looking southeast from 7000'.
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Sectional chart

 
Airport diagram
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Diagram of KAPA (Centennial Airport)
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From to KAPA

Sunrise and sunset
Times for 16-Oct-2013
 Local
(UTC-6)		 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:4412:44
Sunrise07:1213:12
Sunset18:1800:18
Evening civil twilight18:4600:46

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  16-Oct-2013 12:52:24
Local (UTC-6)  16-Oct-2013 06:52:24
 
METAR
KAPA 160953Z 16005KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP216 T10221039
KBKF 
10nm NE 		160958Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP206 T10191041
KDEN 
18nm NE 		160953Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 M02/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP197 T10171039
KFTG 
19nm NE 		160150Z 08003KT 10SM BKN040 OVC095 03/M01 A3023
TAF
KAPA 160527Z 1606/1706 12007KT P6SM BKN030 OVC050 FM160800 15006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060 OVC100 FM161200 18006KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120 FM161700 33005KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM162100 06006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220 FM170200 12007KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220 FM170500 18006KT P6SM SCT220
KBKF 
10nm NE 		1601/1707 02006KT 9999 BKN040 OVC060 620802 QNH3013INS BECMG 1607/1608 18006KT 9999 SCT050 BKN080 600802 QNH3019INS BECMG 1616/1617 01009KT 9999 SCT050 BKN070 600802 QNH2999INS BECMG 1704/1705 18006KT 9999 FEW060 QNH3011INS T12/1621Z TM01/1612Z
KDEN 
18nm NE 		160527Z 1606/1712 12008KT P6SM OVC040 FM160800 15007KT P6SM BKN045 BKN080 FM161000 18006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 FM161300 21007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN140 FM161800 32006KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220 FM162100 04007KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220 FM170300 21009KT P6SM SCT220
NOTAMs
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Fuel Prices Comments
Denver jetCenter ASRI 130.575
303-790-4321
toll-free 1-800-343-3143
[web site]
[email]		 Serving Customers at Centennial Airport Since "1976". Centrally located at APA for easy access whether you are flying or driving. Award-winning service and facilities with the only on-site Restaurant at Centennial Airport! Professional service and support for you- the flight crew, your passengers and your aircraft.
More info and photos of Denver jetCenter
 
Go Rentals  
 
UVair
100LL Jet A
FS $6.13 $4.39 
GUARANTEED
  
   14 read write
XJet
Paragon Aviation Group 		ASRI 129.625
303-649-9538
toll-free 1-877-649-9538
[web site]
[email]

Like us on facebook 		XJet offers the finest facilities and service at APA. Located on the south side of Centennial Airport at taxiway A-12, XJet recently added 50,000 square feet of ramp and has 45,000 square feet of climate controlled hangar.

State of the Art & Secure facilities / De-Ice / GPU / Catering /Meeting Space/Customs onsite/ Land Rover courtesy cars / Crew & Passenger lounges / Golf & Health Club privileges. Avfuel/Avtrip & Contract Fuel.
More info and photos of XJet
 
NATA Safety 1st   U.S. Customs Service   Colt International   UVair   AVTRIP   Crew cars   Courtesy transportation   Enterprise Rent-A-Car   Hertz   Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)   National Business Aviation Association  
 
Avfuel
100LL Jet A
FS $6.42 $4.64 
GUARANTEED
  
   53 read write
Signature Flight Support ASRI 129.725
303-799-8388
[web site]
[email]

Like us on facebook Follow us on twitter 		Located at the second busiest general aviation airport in the nation, Signature-Centennial is less than 25 minutes from downtown Denver and a quick trip into the majestic Rocky Mountains. Whether hitting the boardroom or the slopes, Signature-Centennial can help you arrange transportation and activities during your Denver stay.
More info and photos of Signature Flight Support
 
U.S. Customs Service   DASSP   Contract Fuel   Colt International   National Car Rental  
 
independent
100LL Jet A
FS $6.42 $4.67 
GUARANTEED
  
   2 read write
TAC Air ASRI 130.075
303-790-2575
[web site]
[email]

Like us on facebook Follow us on twitter 		Aviation fuel, Oxygen service, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Passenger terminal and lounge, Catering, Rental cars, Courtesy transportation, ...
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Phillips 66
100LL Jet A
FS $6.20 $4.27 
SS $5.39 --- 
GUARANTEED
  
   43 read write
 The Heliplex
 ASRI 130.275
303-799-0079
303-799-8877
[web site]
[email]		 Helicopters Only FBO. Aviation fuel, Helicopter parking, Hangar, Hangar Leasing, GPU/Power Cart, Passenger terminal and lounge. Accept all major credit cards including US Government Air Card, MultiService, AirWorld and AvCard.
 
U.S. Government AIR Card®   Courtesy car   FAA-Approved Repair Station   Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)  
 
More info about The Heliplex
independent
100LL Jet A
FS $6.19 $4.37 
 Updated 02-Oct-2013
  
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SS=Self service
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Distance Comments
Airline Transport Professionals - ATP Flight School toll-free 1-800-255-2877
[web site]
[email]		 ATP provides professional, accelerated flight training at 30 flight schools across the U.S. ATP's Airline Training Programs prepare students for airline pilot careers with nationwide flying experience in multi-engine aircraft. Additional flight training courses include ATP certificate, multi-engine rating, ATP & FEX written prep & exams, Certified Flight Instructor ratings, and instrument proficiency checks.
More info and photos of Airline Transport Professionals - ATP Flight School
on airport  
   5 read write
 Straight Flight, Inc.
 303-799-8906
[web site]
[email]		 Oxygen service, Aircraft maintenance, Aircraft modifications, Aircraft painting, Aircraft parts, Internet access
 
FAA-Approved Repair Station  
 
More info about Straight Flight, Inc.
on airport  
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Hawkeye Aviation 303-469-9553
720-329-0007
[web site]
[email]		 Oxygen service, Hangars, Hangar leasing / sales, Aircraft maintenance, Aircraft modifications

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24 miles  
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Where to Eat: Catering, Restaurants, Food shops

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Distance Comments
The Perfect Landing 303-649-4478
 no information available

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   1 read write
 

Where to Stay: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs, Campgrounds

 In this space we feature lodging establishments that are convenient to the Centennial Airport. If your hotel/inn/B&B/resort is near the Centennial Airport, provides convenient transportation, or is otherwise attractive to pilots, flight crews, and airport users, consider listing it here.  
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AirNav users who flew into KAPA have stayed at...

Miles Price ($)
RAMADA HOTEL AND SUITES ENGLEWOOD/DENVER SOUTH 0.5 67-85
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT DENVER SOUTH/PARK MEADOWS MALL 1.1 159-160
HILTON GARDEN INN DENVER SOUTH 2.1 169-170
LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES DENVER TECH CENTER 2.0 75-76
DAYS INN ENGLEWOOD DENVER TECH CENTER 1.7 70-75
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA DENVER - TECH CENTER - NORTH 4.6 64-79
DRURY INN DENVER EAST 14.3 106-111
COMFORT SUITES DENVER TECH CENTER WEST 3.1 59-69
SHERATON DENVER TECH CENTER HOTEL 2.1 169-189
DRURY INN & SUITES DENVER TECH CENTER 1.8 122-144
QUALITY INN CENTENNIAL 1.7 69-74
HYATT PLACE DENVER SOUTH 1.9 119-120
EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL DENVER TECH CENTER 1.9 134-159
THE INVERNESS HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER 1.0 199-379
MARRIOTT DENVER AIRPORT AT GATEWAY PARK 14.1 209-224
 

Other hotels near Centennial Airport

Miles Price ($)
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON DENVER TECH CENTER 1.0 116-179
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT DENVER PARK MEADOWS 1.1 159-179
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES DENVER TECH CENTER ENGLEWOOD 1.5 68-100
COMFORT SUITES DENVER TECH CENTER 1.6 99-109
TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT DENVER TECH CENTER 1.7 129-159
NATIONAL AT CREST AT LONE TREE 1.8 

Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport. 		    

Hotels in other cities near Centennial Airport

6 in Highlands Ranch
4 in Centennial
9 in Greenwood Village
1 in Castle Rock, CA
24 in Englewood
9 in Littleton
23 in Aurora
7 in Castle Rock
106 in Denver
15 in Lakewood
4 in Wheat Ridge
 

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Other Pages about Centennial Airport

www.centennialairport.com
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