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Centennial Airport

Denver, United States

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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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Colorado's busiest general aviation gateway serving the greater Denver region

Centennial Airport, opened in 1967 and located in Arapahoe County southeast of Denver, is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the United States. It serves private pilots, corporate jets, charter operators, and flight training schools, offering a reliably uncongested alternative to Denver International Airport. The airport plays a vital role in the regional economy, handling thousands of operations monthly across its two runways.

Terminals

General Aviation Terminal — The main fixed-base operator hub serving private, charter, and corporate aircraft arrivals and departures.

Ground Transport

Rental cars available on-site through major agencies including Hertz and Enterprise
Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) accessible at the terminal curbside
Private shuttle and charter ground transportation arranged through FBOs
Personal vehicle and public parking lots available on airport grounds

Nearby Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Centennial Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Denver South/Park Meadows
Hyatt Place Denver South/Park Meadows
Hampton Inn Denver Tech Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Tech Center

Dining

Inside the airport, dining options are limited and primarily catered toward pilots and staff through FBO lounges offering light snacks and beverages. The nearby Park Meadows retail corridor and Lone Tree area offer a wide variety of restaurants, from casual chains to local Colorado eateries, just minutes away by car. Visitors flying in for business often head to Lone Tree or Greenwood Village for full-service dining.

Traveller Tips

Centennial serves general aviation only — commercial airline passengers should use Denver International Airport (DEN) instead.
Book rental cars in advance, especially during peak summer and ski season months, as on-site inventory can be limited.
The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 5,885 feet, so pilots should account for density altitude effects on aircraft performance.
Multiple FBOs operate at Centennial, so confirm your specific handler before arrival to ensure correct parking and fuel arrangements.

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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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