Centennial Airport (KAPA)

Denver, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KAPA

IATA

APA

City

Denver

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

5,885 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

39.5701, -104.8493

Overview

Busiest GA airport in Colorado at high elevation. Excellent for density altitude training and mountain flying.

Current Weather at KAPA

Pilots flying into or out of Centennial Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KAPA 280353Z 11005KT 10SM -RA FEW045 FEW100 SCT110 25/14 A3017 RMK AO2 RAB24 TSE40 SLP128 P0000 T02500139 $

Wind 110° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 11

Current TAF

TAF KAPA 280321Z 2803/2824 29007KT P6SM -TSRA BKN090CB TEMPO 2803/2804 VRB15G25KT FM280415 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN120 FM280600 20008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140 FM281200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 SCT140 FM281900 06008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140 FM282100 06010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140 TEMPO 2821/2824 VRB25G40KT -TSRA BKN080CB

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Centennial Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KAPA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KAPA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Denver. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Centennial Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Centennial Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KAPA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Flight Training Available

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