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Aviation in Centennial, Colorado

Centennial is one of Colorado's largest cities, a planned community in Arapahoe County in the southern Denver metropolitan area with approximately 110,000 residents. Incorporated in 2001, Centennial is known for its master-planned suburban character, excellent schools, and proximity to major employment centers along the Denver Tech Center corridor. Centennial Airport (KAPA) is located within city limits and is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the United States, serving as the premier GA hub for the greater Denver metropolitan area and a center of Colorado's thriving aviation industry. Airplane-Trade.com connects Centennial and the Denver metro aviation community with the Colorado and national aircraft marketplace.

Centennial Airport (KAPA)

Centennial Airport (FAA: APA, ICAO: KAPA) is a public airport owned by Arapahoe County and operated as one of the busiest GA airports in the country. The airport features two parallel runways — 10/28 at 10,002 feet and 17L/35R at 7,001 feet — providing excellent capacity for the high volume of GA and corporate traffic. Multiple FBOs including Signature Flight Support and other operators provide competitive services. Instrument approaches including ILS and RNAV serve both runways. The airport is home to numerous aircraft charter, maintenance, avionics, and flight training operations, as well as aircraft manufacturers and dealers. Centennial consistently ranks among the top 5 busiest GA airports in the United States by operations.

KAPA Airport Facts

  • FAA/ICAO: APA / KAPA
  • Elevation: 5,885 feet MSL
  • Runways: 10/28 at 10,002 feet; 17L/35R at 7,001 feet
  • Traffic: One of the top 5 busiest GA airports in the USA
  • Services: Multiple FBOs, maintenance, avionics, charter, training
  • Location: Denver Tech Center area, Arapahoe County

Denver Metro Front Range Flying

Centennial Airport sits at the heart of Colorado Front Range aviation, surrounded by Class B airspace that requires careful navigation. Denver International (KDEN) lies to the northeast, Jeffco/Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (KBJC) to the northwest, and Front Range Airport (KFTG) to the east. This network of airports provides exceptional aviation infrastructure for the Denver metro area. Colorado's high density altitude requires pilot awareness year-round, with summer departures at KAPA easily exceeding 8,000-9,000 feet density altitude. The Rocky Mountains are visible immediately to the west, and the corridor from Centennial to the mountain resort airports at Aspen, Telluride, Steamboat Springs, and Eagle provides world-class aviation access to Colorado's premier ski destinations.

Aircraft for Sale in Centennial

Centennial Airport's concentration of aviation businesses, dealers, and the Denver metro's large pilot population creates one of the nation's most active aircraft marketplaces. High-performance singles, turboprops, light jets, and piston twins are frequently available. Airplane-Trade.com provides the premier marketplace for Colorado aviation transactions. Browse Centennial and Denver metro aircraft listings or post your aircraft for sale today.