Centennial Airport

KAPA / APA

Denver, US

Last Updated
Jan 18, 21:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
21:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
6kt
80° G16kt
10 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.08
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAPA 182153Z 08006G16KT 10SM BKN110 BKN140 BKN200 07/M12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP191 T00721117

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,885ft
BKN 11,000ft AGL
BKN 14,000ft AGL
BKN 20,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,885ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
14,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
19,885ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,885ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.08 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
24.29 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,885 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,725 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 6,177 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KAPA 181732Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM FEW070 FEW130 FEW220 FM181900 36010KT P6SM FEW070 FEW120 FM182100 02011KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120 FM182300 06009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 FM190300 09007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN080 PROB30 1906/1909 3SM -SHSN OVC020 FM190900 10006KT 5SM -SHSN BKN020 OVC060 TEMPO 1909/1913 2SM -SHSN OVC012 FM191400 VRB05KT P6SM SCT020 BKN050 FM191600 19006KT P6SM SCT050 SCT080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
23:00Z FM182300
+1h
VFR 60° 9kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000ft
03:00Z FM190300
+5h
VFR 90° 7kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000ft
06:00Z PROB30
+8h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 2,000ft
Light Showers Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
APA
10 ✈️
28
17L
35R
17R
35L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
4,800 ft 75 ft ASP 110°
↑ 5.6kt ↔ 2.1kt
20° angle
17L/35R 10,001 ft 100 ft ASP 178°
↓ 0.8kt ↔ 5.9kt
98° angle
17R/35L 7,001 ft 75 ft ASP 178°
↓ 0.8kt ↔ 5.9kt
98° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Centennial Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAPA
IATA Code: APA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,885 ft MSL

Location

City: Denver
Country: US
Latitude: 39.570099°
Longitude: -104.848999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 4,800 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17L/35R
Length: 10,001 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 7,001 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Centennial Airport

Centennial Airport (KAPA/APA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Denver, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 5,885 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (10/28, 17L/35R, 17R/35L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.