Runways · KAPA

Runways at Centennial headings length surface and ILS (KAPA)

CENTENNIAL · DENVER, COLORADO

Runway system
Towered
3
runways
Longest
10,001 ft
ILS
1
Surface
ASPH

Centennial in Denver, Colorado has 3 runways. The longest is 17L/35R at 10,001 ft by 100 ft. It is asphalt. The shortest is 10/28 at 4,800 ft. The field elevation is 5,884.9 ft MSL. The control tower is open 24 hours.

Runway 35R has ILS. Runways 17L/35R and 17R/35L both have headings of 178°/358°. Runway 17L/35R is the primary long runway. Runway 17R/35L is listed with right traffic for 17R. The facts also note that runway 17R-35L is closed to traffic.

Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Traffic must stay south of Arapahoe Road. Traffic must stay east of Interstate 25. Traffic must stay north of Lincoln Avenue. Aircraft must avoid noise sensitive areas north and west of the airport. They must also avoid the area southeast of the airport. Quiet hours run from 2200 to 0700 local. Transient aircraft use NBAA profiles.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KAPA.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
010° · 5 kt
RWY 35R
350°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35R · 350° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 6,885 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
17L/35R170° / 350°10,001 ft100 ftASPH35R R
17R/35L170° / 350°7,001 ft75 ftASPH17R R
10/28103° / 283°4,800 ft75 ftASPHStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC gives different instructions. Centennial is tower controlled. ATC sequences the pattern.

Runway 17L/35R has right traffic for 35R. Runway 17R/35L has right traffic for 17R. The facts also say 17R/35L is closed to traffic. Keep the noise abatement limits in mind. Stay south of Arapahoe Road. Stay east of Interstate 25. Stay north of Lincoln Avenue. Avoid the noise sensitive areas north and west of the airport. Avoid the southeast area too.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KAPA have?
KAPA has 3 runways.
What is the longest runway at KAPA?
The longest runway at KAPA is 17L/35R. It is 10,001 ft long and 100 ft wide.
Which runway at KAPA has ILS?
Runway 35R has ILS.
What is the surface at Centennial?
All runways listed in the facts are asphalt.
Does KAPA have a tower?
Yes. KAPA has a control tower. The hours are 24 hours.
Does KAPA have right traffic runways?
Yes. Runway 17L/35R has right traffic for 35R. Runway 17R/35L has right traffic for 17R.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KAPA?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Quiet hours are 2200 to 0700 local.