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 122053Z 02010G19KT 10SM SCT090 SCT120 BKN150 BKN200 25/08 A3014 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2024 SLP136 VIRGA DSNT SW-W T02500078 56018Wind 020° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 02
Current TAF
TAF KAPA 122004Z 1220/1318 03009KT P6SM FEW070 SCT150 BKN180 PROB30 1220/1224 VRB18G30KT -SHRA BKN100 FM130100 16012G20KT P6SM FEW100 BKN120 FM130500 18010KT P6SM FEW120 FM131400 23009KT P6SM FEW220Read any KAPA METAR without second-guessing
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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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