Runway 17L at Centennial Airport is the southbound end of the 17L/35R runway at KAPA in Denver, Colorado. The opposite end is 35R. This runway end has a magnetic heading of 178°. Length is 10,001 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for Runway 17L. Centennial Airport is a controlled field with tower service. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17L
Based on the current METAR wind at KAPA.
- Headwind
- -0.7 kt
- Crosswind
- 5.0 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 98°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 35R
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 170°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 80°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (350°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 170°M for Runway 17L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17L at KAPA?
Runway 17L has a magnetic heading of 178°. That is the published heading for the 17L end at KAPA.
What is the length of runway 17L at KAPA?
Runway 17L is 10,001 ft long. Width is 100 ft.
What is the surface of runway 17L at KAPA?
The surface is asphalt.
Is runway 17L at KAPA left or right traffic?
Runway 17L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction in the facts provided.
Does runway 17L have an ILS approach at KAPA?
No ILS is published for runway 17L.
What is the opposite runway end of 17L at KAPA?
The opposite end is 35R.
What is the threshold elevation of runway 17L at KAPA?
Threshold elevation is 5,793 ft MSL.