Centennial Airport private jet charter: APA and the Denver Tech Center

Centennial Airport at a glance

Centennial Airport serves the Denver trip-planning area. Use the identifiers below to distinguish the airport from its individual private terminals.

Airport

Centennial Airport

FAA identifier

APA

IATA code

APA

ICAO code

KAPA

Field elevation

5,884.9 ft MSL / 1,794 m

Longest physical runway

10,001 ft / 3,048 m (17L/35R)

Map coordinates

39.57012, -104.84929

Runway length is a physical dimension, not the usable takeoff or landing distance for your flight. Aircraft, loading, weather, declared distances and operating rules determine suitability.

Airport data checked October 12, 2026. FAA data effective October 1, 2026. FAA / BTS airport record ↗ FAA / BTS runway record ↗ OurAirports geographic record ↗

APA and regional airport map

The map marks Centennial Airport and the comparison airports. Use your confirmed FBO or handler address for the passenger transfer.

Other airports to compare near Denver

Compare these airports against the final address, ground transfer and aircraft proposal. Distances are not driving times, and the closest airfield is not necessarily suitable for the flight.

When is Centennial the right Denver airport?

Put Centennial on the shortlist when your destination is in the southern Denver metro area. The FAA specifically locates APA near the Denver Tech Center and describes a mixed airport environment with business jets, helicopters and flight schools. The airport authority identifies APA as a general aviation reliever to Denver International. Federal Aviation Administration ↗ Centennial Airport ↗

Use the Denver airport and destination guide for the wider map. For multiple meetings, share all addresses and the order of the day; the best arrival point and best return pickup plan may depend on where the group finishes.

Which Centennial private terminal should you choose?

Let the confirmed flight and service needs determine the FBO, then use its exact address. Centennial’s official services page lists jetCenters of Colorado, Modern Aviation, Signature North and Signature South, as well as a separate helicopter facility. “Signature at Centennial” therefore needs a north-or-south clarification. Centennial Airport ↗

Modern Aviation publishes its facility at 8207 InterPort Boulevard in Englewood and lists a passenger lounge, conference room, catering and deicing among its services. If a facility amenity matters to your party, ask for a specific reservation rather than assuming every FBO offers the same arrangement. Modern Aviation ↗

Give drivers the FBO name, street address and contact person. Tell the provider about vehicle parking, child seats or boarding assistance before arrival. A gate-access instruction intended for an airport tenant is not automatically appropriate for a visiting passenger.

Can an international charter arrive directly at Centennial?

Centennial offers international-arrival customs services, but advance coordination is essential. The airport describes its service as on-demand and available around the clock, with user fees and different charges outside normal business hours. Modern Aviation expressly requires advance reservations for its customs-clearance arrangement. Centennial Airport ↗ Modern Aviation ↗

Have the operator confirm acceptance for the actual flight, where clearance will occur and what the quote includes. Send the requested passenger information through the provider’s secure process and disclose pets or unusual goods before departure.

For a late arrival, ask which staffing window applies and whether an additional fee is included. Do not interpret “24/7” as permission to arrive without an arrangement. Coordinate the driver’s presentation time with the clearance plan rather than the estimated touchdown alone.

Is Centennial a good airport for a Colorado ski trip?

Centennial can be part of a mountain itinerary, but compare the full flight-and-road journey with the resort’s airport options. A Denver arrival may work well for a trip that includes Denver meetings; it creates a separate ground leg when the final destination is a ski resort.

Name the resort or mountain address and ask the ground provider to assess the route for your dates. Include rigid ski cases, snowboards, boots, child seats and ordinary luggage in both the aircraft and vehicle brief. Do not assume an SUV with enough seats can also carry the entire party’s equipment.

For Aspen specifically, read the Aspen Airport planning guide before deciding between a direct mountain arrival and a Denver ground transfer. Ask who coordinates any weather-driven airport change and how the car, hotel arrival and additional costs will be handled.

What needs checking before you accept an APA charter?

Ask the operating carrier to assess the actual aircraft, conditions and complete load. An aircraft’s brochure range or an airport runway figure does not establish that your particular trip can operate nonstop. For summer departures or a full ski party, request an explicit fuel-stop and baggage plan.

Modern Aviation lists deicing services; for winter travel, ask how the provider handles weather preparation and any additional cost. Confirm whether the aircraft waits at Centennial or repositions during your visit, and how a changed return time is priced. Modern Aviation ↗

Use our charter-fees checklist to compare the full proposals. Then request a Centennial charter with your dates, southern Denver or resort addresses, luggage, pets and acceptable airport alternatives. The useful result is a complete itinerary that accounts for both the flight and what happens after landing.

Flying private through APA

For Centennial Airport, ask the operating provider to name the FBO or handler, passenger meeting point and vehicle entrance. Confirm the facility for each direction before arranging a driver.

Continue with the Denver city guide to compare onward-transfer geography and the wider itinerary.