KAPA 39.57N 104.85W · ELEV 5,885 FT

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Medium airport · APA

Centennial Airport.

Denver, Colorado · 5,885 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.

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4.4/5

Google rating

271 ratings

Operators based

5,885

Elevation ft

Denver, ColoradoELEV 5,885 FTMedium airport

4.4

Google rating

271

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Based operators

charter operators on the field

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

5,885

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

#17 / 35

Colorado airports by Google rating

4.4★ across 271 Google ratings , ranked against 35 rated CO fields.

4 operators

Charter fleet based on the field

More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.

9 nm

To the nearest alternate

Buckley Space Force Base (BFK), 4 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

Centennial Airport (KAPA / APA) sits in Denver, Colorado, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 5,885 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.

Charter departments call it home: Cohesive Travel LLC (Operated by New England Air Transport Inc), International Jet Aviation Services Inc., and Precision Aircraft Management base aircraft at APA, 4 in all. Useful alternates include Buckley Space Force Base (BFK, 9 nm), Denver International Airport (DEN, 19 nm), and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 24 nm). APA offers 3 runways, the longest 10,001-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.

For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Denver, CO destination guide. The airport is also known as Arapahoe County Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from APA, or browse verified operators serving the area.

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Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 5 FBOs · directory

Centennial Vertiport
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- Open 7 days a week, expanding to 24-hour operations
- Unicom 130.275
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Phone
- Website
- Address
JetCenters of Colorado Denver
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Located at the Centennial Airport (APA), operating on all facets of the airfield providing fueling services for general, business and military aviation. Manages 200 acres 700,000 sq. ft. of ramp space 500,000 sq. ft. of heated hangar space for Large aircraft up to G700 On-site U.S.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.575
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Modern Aviation Englewood
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours
- Unicom 129.625
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Centennial North
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The Mile High City, aptly named for being a mile above sea level, sits by the majestic Rocky Mountains and plays host to some of the world’s best ski and mountain biking resorts. With 300 days of sunshine each year to enjoy, there are plenty of opportunities to catch a Graffiti & Urban Art tour at the River North Arts District, visit the Denver Botanic Gardens, or cheer on the Bronco’s.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.075
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Centennial South
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Located at one of the premier general aviation airports in the country, Signature-Centennial’s friendly staff is dedicated to meeting and exceeding your business and personal expectations. We are located just 20 minutes south of downtown Denver, Coors Field, Invesco Field at Mile High, & the Pepsi Center.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 129.725
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +19 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

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Field capability

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Field data

ICAO

KAPA

IATA

APA

FAA / Local

APA

Elevation

5,885 ft

Coordinates

39.5701° N · 104.8490° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Elevation vs CO fields

state range 3,706–9,927 ft

At 5,885 ft, APA sits higher than 52% of the 46 Colorado fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

3 runways

longest 10,001 ft

17L/35R
10,001 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
17R/35L
7,001 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
10/28
4,800 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 10,001 ft

APA's 10,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Turboprop3,000 ft
Light Jet3,500 ft
Midsize Jet4,500 ft
Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
Heavy Jet5,500 ft
VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 5,885 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.

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Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Destinations served

Denver, CO

Location

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KAPA · Centennial Airport · Denver, CO

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Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from APA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Salt Lake City (SLC)	335 nm	1h 11m
Jackson Hole (JAC)	359 nm	1h 14m
Scottsdale (SCF)	493 nm	1h 33m
Las Vegas (LAS)	531 nm	1h 38m
Dallas (DAL)	559 nm	1h 42m
Austin (AUS)	664 nm	1h 57m
Los Angeles (VNY)	729 nm	2h 6m
Houston (HOU)	760 nm	2h 10m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use APA?: Centennial Airport's longest paved runway is 10,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at APA?: Centennial Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 10,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at APA?: Yes. 4 charter operators list Centennial Airport as a home base, including Cohesive Travel LLC (Operated by New England Air Transport Inc), International Jet Aviation Services Inc., Precision Aircraft Management. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Centennial Airport?: 5 FBOs serve APA: Centennial Vertiport, JetCenters of Colorado Denver, Modern Aviation Englewood, Signature Flight Support Centennial North and Signature Flight Support Centennial South. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to APA?: The closest alternate is Buckley Space Force Base (BFK), about 9 nm away, followed by Denver International Airport (DEN) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from APA to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Salt Lake City about 1h 11m (335 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 14m (359 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 33m (493 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.