KAPA Centennial Airport
Centennial Airport (APA) is a towered general-aviation airport in Denver, Colorado, at 5,885 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 17L/35R (10,001 ft), 17R/35L (7,001 ft), 10/28 (4,800 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KAPA · FAA APA · IATA APA |
|---|---|
| Location | Denver, CO · 39.5701, -104.8490 |
| Elevation | 5,885 ft MSL (1,794 m) |
| Tower | 118.9 MHz |
| ATIS | 120.3 MHz |
| FAA charts | 51 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KAPA METAR and TAF
METAR KAPA 010453Z 18004KT 10SM BKN090 08/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP185 T00830039 PNO $| Wind | From 180° at 4 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Broken 9,000 ft · ceiling 9,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 8°C (46°F) / 4°C (39°F) · spread 4°C |
| Altimeter | 30.12 inHg (1020 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP185: sea-level pressure 1018.5 hPa · T00830039: temperature 8.3°C, dew point 3.9°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (180° true at 4 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 17L: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 0 kt
- RWY 35R: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 0 kt
- RWY 17R: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 0 kt
- RWY 35L: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 0 kt
- RWY 10: headwind 1 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
- RWY 28: tailwind 1 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:29Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KAPA 312329Z 0100/0124 VRB05KT P6SM FEW050 SCT090 FM010300 16006KT P6SM SCT090 FM011000 18007KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120 FM011600 17010KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 BKN100 FM011800 17014G22KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind variable at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 5,000 ft, scattered 9,000 ft
- From · 1st 03:00Z: wind 160° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 9,000 ft
- From · 1st 10:00Z: wind 180° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 9,000 ft, broken 12,000 ft
- From · 1st 16:00Z: wind 170° at 10 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 7,000 ft, broken 10,000 ft
- From · 1st 18:00Z: wind 170° at 14 kt, gusting 22 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 8,000 ft, broken 15,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17L / 35R | 10,001 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 17R / 35L | 7,001 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 10 / 28 | 4,800 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | DENVER APP/DEP | 132.75 |
| ATIS | 120.3 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 128.6 |
| Ground | 121.8 | |
| Radio (FSS) | DENVER RDO | 122.2 |
| Tower | 118.9 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KAPA before you fly.
FAA charts for KAPA — d-TPP 2611
51 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 5
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 18
- DENVER THREE
- DENVER THREE, CONT.1
- ECHOO ONE (RNAV)
- ECHOO ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- MRSHH TWO (RNAV)
- MRSHH TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- PIKES THREE
- PIKES THREE, CONT.1
- PLAINS TWO
- PLAINS TWO, CONT.1
- ROCKIES SEVEN
- ROCKIES SEVEN, CONT.1
- SKYEE ONE (RNAV)
- SKYEE ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- WNGSS ONE (RNAV)
- WNGSS ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- YELLOWSTONE FIVE
- YELLOWSTONE FIVE, CONT.1
Arrivals (STAR) 24
- BRNKO FOUR (RNAV)
- BRNKO FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1
- BRNKO FOUR (RNAV), CONT.2
- DANDD ONE
- DANDD ONE, CONT.1
- DUNNN SIX (RNAV)
- DUNNN SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- DUNNN SIX (RNAV), CONT.2
- LANDR THREE
- LANDR THREE, CONT.1
- LARKS THREE
- LARKS THREE, CONT.1
- PINNR FOUR (RNAV)
- PINNR FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1
- PINNR FOUR (RNAV), CONT.2
- POWDR ONE
- POWDR ONE, CONT.1
- QUAIL ONE
- RAMMS EIGHT
- RAMMS EIGHT, CONT.1
- TOMSN NINE
- TOMSN NINE, CONT.1
- ZOMBZ SIX (RNAV)
- ZOMBZ SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KAPA on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.