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Centennial Airport

Denver, United States

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Denver's premier general aviation and business airport.

Opened

1967

Location

Englewood (Arapahoe County), United States

Centennial Airport (APA/KAPA) is a public general aviation airport located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, serving the southern Denver metropolitan area. It is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the United States by aircraft operations, handling a high volume of business jets, turboprops, piston aircraft, and flight training activity. The airport is owned and operated by Arapahoe County and serves as a reliever airport for Denver International Airport (DEN). It does not offer scheduled commercial airline service but is a major hub for corporate aviation, charter flights, and flight schools. The surrounding area includes numerous fixed-base operators (FBOs) and aviation businesses.

Terminals

Centennial Airport has no commercial passenger terminal; instead, multiple FBO facilities serve as arrival and departure points for general aviation and charter passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground access is provided via private vehicle, rental car, and taxi or rideshare services, with the airport located near E-470 and South Peoria Street in the southeastern Denver metro area.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Centennial Airport; the facility primarily serves charter operators, corporate flight departments, and fractional ownership programs.

Notable facts

›Consistently ranks among the top 5 busiest general aviation airports in the United States by operations.
›Has two runways: 10L/28R and 10R/28L, with the longest at approximately 10,002 feet.
›Elevation is approximately 5,883 feet above sea level, reflecting its high-altitude Colorado location.
›The airport hosts numerous flight schools and is a significant pilot training facility in the region.
›Owned and operated by Arapahoe County, Colorado.

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Mile High City blending outdoor adventure with vibrant urban culture.

Denver sits at exactly 5,280 feet above sea level along the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains, offering visitors a compelling mix of outdoor recreation, arts, and a booming food and craft beer scene. The city's 300 days of annual sunshine make it an appealing destination year-round, while its proximity to world-class ski resorts and hiking trails draws outdoor enthusiasts from around the globe.

Downtown Denver features walkable neighborhoods like LoDo, RiNo, and Capitol Hill, each packed with galleries, brewpubs, live music venues, and restaurants. The city's diverse and youthful population has cultivated a creative, laid-back culture that newcomers find immediately welcoming.

•Red Rocks Amphitheatre — iconic open-air concert venue carved into stunning red sandstone formations.
•Denver Art Museum — acclaimed collection spanning Indigenous art to contemporary works.
•Denver Botanic Gardens — 24 acres of curated gardens and seasonal art installations.
•Larimer Square — historic block lined with boutiques, restaurants, and lively nightlife.
•Colorado State Capitol — free tours of the gold-domed building with panoramic city views.
•Denver Zoo — one of the most visited zoos in the US, set in City Park.

Getting around: Denver's RTD light rail and commuter rail network, including the University of Colorado A Line to Denver International Airport, covers much of the metro area. The free 16th Street Mall shuttle bus runs through downtown. Lyft and Uber are widely available, and the city has an extensive B-Cycle bike-share program for short trips between neighborhoods.

Best time: Late spring (May–June) and early fall (September–October) offer mild temperatures, lower crowds, and ideal conditions for both city sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Local food: Don't miss a green chile smothered burrito, Rocky Mountain oysters, a craft beer flight from one of over 150 local breweries, and a bison burger from a farm-to-table eatery.

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Encyclopaedia

Centennial Airport is a public use airport owned by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority in the Denver metropolitan area, 15 nmi southeast of downtown Denver, Colorado, United States. Located primarily in Dove Valley, a census designated place (CDP) in Arapahoe County, the airport extends into Douglas County, with some of those portions in the Meridian CDP.

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