Centennial Airport
Centennial Airport, identified as APA and KAPA, is a medium airport serving the Denver area in the United States. Located at an elevation of 5,885 feet (1,794 m), it sits in the high plains setting that shapes much of Colorado travel, so visitors should expect bright sun, dry air, and weather that can change quickly. For travelers, that makes it a useful airport to understand before arrival, especially if you are connecting to business districts, suburban destinations, or general aviation activity around south metro Denver.
About Centennial Airport
Centennial Airport, identified as APA and KAPA, is a medium airport serving the Denver area in the United States. Located at an elevation of 5,885 feet (1,794 m), it sits in the high plains setting that shapes much of Colorado travel, so visitors should expect bright sun, dry air, and weather that can change quickly. For travelers, that makes it a useful airport to understand before arrival, especially if you are connecting to business districts, suburban destinations, or general aviation activity around south metro Denver.
Overview
Centennial Airport, identified as APA and KAPA, is a medium airport serving the Denver area in the United States. Located at an elevation of 5,885 feet (1,794 m), it sits in the high plains setting that shapes much of Colorado travel, so visitors should expect bright sun, dry air, and weather that can change quickly. For travelers, that makes it a useful airport to understand before arrival, especially if you are connecting to business districts, suburban destinations, or general aviation activity around south metro Denver.
Airfield Facts
- Airport codes: APA (IATA) and KAPA (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport serving Denver
- Time zone: America/Denver
- Runway 10/28: 4,800 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Runway 17L/35R: 10,001 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Runway 17R/35L: 7,001 ft, asphalt, lighted
What Matters for Visitors
The runway layout gives Centennial Airport the flexibility to handle a range of aircraft movements, while the lighted asphalt runways support operations in low-light conditions as well as during Colorado’s variable seasons. Because the airport is positioned high above sea level, travelers unfamiliar with the region may notice the altitude more than expected, especially after arrival or during hot weather. If you are planning ground transport or meeting a flight, it is also worth remembering that all local timing follows America/Denver, which affects pickup schedules, meeting times, and onward travel planning across the wider Denver area.
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FAQ
Centennial Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Centennial Airport is located in Denver, United States (North America), at coordinates 39.730°, -104.980°.
- Its IATA code is APA and its ICAO code is KAPA.
- Centennial Airport serves Denver, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Centennial Airport operates on America/Denver local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Centennial Airport sits at latitude 39.730° and longitude -104.980°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from APA. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for APA is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from APA on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.