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 210053Z 00000KT 10SM -TSRA SCT027 BKN055CB BKN110 BKN220 11/07 A3009 RMK AO2 RAE15B38 TSB03 SLP175 OCNL LTGICCG VC SE-S TS VC SE-S MOV NE P0001 T01060067Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KAPA 202332Z 2100/2124 34009KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 TEMPO 2100/2103 -SHRA OVC030 FM210300 15007KT P6SM BKN050 FM210700 19007KT P6SM BKN030 FM211600 26007KT P6SM SCT060 FM212000 07008KT P6SM VCSH SCT110 PROB30 2120/2124 -SHRA BKN030Decode METAR for KAPA
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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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Training Availability
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