Centennial Airport (IATA: APA, ICAO: KAPA), is conveniently located in the center of The Denver Technological Center, surrounded by 23 individual business parks, and only 13 miles from downtown Denver. The airport opened on May 13, 1967 and has grown steadily since that time to become the 3rd busiest General Aviation airport and among the top 25 busiest of all types of airports in the US. Centennial Airport is an international facility with 24 hour US Customs, a 24/7 Federal Aviation Administration control tower, and all-weather capability. Centennial Airport has three runways, ranging from 4,800 feet to 10,000 feet in length.
Centennial Airport is used regularly by a variety of very important flights, such as Flight for Life, various medical flights, and law enforcement among others. The airport also offers support for a number of flight schools, flying clubs, air charter services, aircraft sales services and aircraft maintenance services, as well as being an important hub for commerce and trade. The economic impact of the airport to the local community is estimated at nearly $1 billion annually.
Centennial Airport Overview
- Located in the center of The Denver Technological Center
- Surrounded by 23 individual business parks
- 13 miles from downtown Denver
- Opened on May 13, 1967
- 3rd busiest General Aviation airport
- Among the top 25 busiest of all types of airports in the US
- Centennial Airport is an international facility
- 24 hour US Customs
- 24/7 Federal Aviation Administration control tower
- All-weather capability
- 3 runways, ranging from 4,800 feet to 10,000 feet in length
