Centennial.
Private aviation guide to Centennial: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- KAPA
- IATA
- APA
- Serves
- Denver
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from APA.
Centennial (KAPA) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Denver.
Centennial is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the United States, with round-the-clock customs and a location in Denver's southeast business district.
A weight limit of 70,000 to 75,000 lb rules out the largest long-range jets unless a one-time exception is granted, so heavy aircraft must check this before booking.
Other options in Denver include Denver International (DEN). Flights are operated by FAA Part 135 operators.
Centennial at a glance.
| KAPA | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 17L/35R, 10,001 ft (3,048 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | U.S. Customs available 24 hours a day |
| Distance | About 19 km (12 miles) from downtown Denver, in the southeast metro business district |
| Private terminals | Signature Aviation (North and South), Modern Aviation and jetCenters of Colorado |
| Rules for private jets | Aircraft limited to 70,000 lb certificated maximum take-off weight, or 75,000 lb for Stage 3 types, unless the executive director grants a one-time exception; quiet hours 22:00 to 07:00 |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, KAPA; AirNav, FAA airport data and remarks, KAPA; About us, Centennial Airport (24 hours, customs, distance). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From APA by private jet.
- Distance
- 96 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 32m
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Distance
- 335 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 06m
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Distance
- 493 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 28m
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Distance
- 496 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 29m
- One way
- from $8.3k
- Distance
- 533 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 34m
- One way
- from $8.6k
- Distance
- 554 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 37m
- One way
- from $8.9k
Other Denver airports.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Centennial?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at Centennial?+
The longest runway is 17L/35R, 10,001 ft (3,048 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Centennial?+
Aircraft limited to 70,000 lb certificated maximum take-off weight, or 75,000 lb for Stage 3 types, unless the executive director grants a one-time exception; quiet hours 22:00 to 07:00.
Does Centennial have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at APA?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from APA today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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