Centennial Airport

KAPA / APA

Denver, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 23:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -20°C
4kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.14
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAPA 172353Z 14004KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 FEW220 M01/M20 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP255 T10111200 10000 21056 56016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,885ft
FEW 9,000ft AGL
FEW 14,000ft AGL
FEW 22,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
9,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,885ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
14,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
19,885ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
22,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
27,885ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.14 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
24.35 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,885 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,665 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 5,157 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KAPA 172330Z 1800/1824 VRB06KT P6SM FEW080 FEW140 FM180100 19006KT P6SM FEW080 FEW140 FM181400 20005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140 FM181900 03006KT P6SM BKN120 FM182300 07007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
01:00Z FM180100
+1h
VFR 190° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM

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°
↑ 3.1kt ↔ 2.6kt
40° angle
17L/35R 10,001 ft 100 ft ASP 178°
↑ 3.2kt ↔ 2.5kt
38° angle
17R/35L 7,001 ft 75 ft ASP 178°
↑ 3.2kt ↔ 2.5kt
38° 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.