Centennial Airport (KAPA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Centennial Airport in Denver, CO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Centennial Airport (KAPA) is a regional airport serving Denver, CO at 5,885 ft. KAPA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (10, 17L, 17R, 28) — longest 10,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KAPA in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (180°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 14,000 ft, broken clouds at 22,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 30.14 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 14,000 ft.
METAR KAPA 290353Z 18009KT 10SM BKN140 BKN220 22/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02170144 $
What changed at KAPA?
Since the 0253Z (8:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.10 → 30.14 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KAPA
KAPA is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 14,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,850 ft (field elevation 5,885 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KAPA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17LFAV | 10,001 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 0 kt |
| 17R | 7,001 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 0 kt |
| 10 | 4,800 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 28 | 4,800 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 35L | 7,001 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 35R | 10,001 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → 14,000 ft.
KAPA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Centennial Airport in Denver, CO: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KAPA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KAPA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0327/FL060/TP BCS3/TB NEG/RM DURD RY16L DEN
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0327Reported at 03:27 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURD RY16L DENRemarks.Show raw report
LIC UA /OV TXC220008 /TM 0241 /FL095 /TP PA44 /WX FV16SM /WV 27010KT /TB NEG /RM LTG NE-E
LIC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXC220008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0241Reported at 02:41 UTC.FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.TP PA44Aircraft type reporting.WX FV16SMWeather and flight visibility observed.WV 27010KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM LTG NE-ERemarks.Show raw report
PUB UA /OV KPUB/TM 0226/FL051/TP J328/WX -RA/TB NEG
PUB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KPUBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0226Reported at 02:26 UTC.FL051Altitude: 5,100 ft MSL.TP J328Aircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN350005/TM 0224/FL070/TP B737/TB NEG
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DEN350005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0224Reported at 02:24 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0127/FL060/TP E75L/TB NEG/RM DURD RY16R DEN
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0127Reported at 01:27 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURD RY16R DENRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV PUB040005/TM 0122/FL080/TP BE99/TB NEG
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PUB040005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0122Reported at 01:22 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP BE99Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 30E/TM 0111/FLDURC/TP SW4/TB NEG BLO 160/IC NEG/RM VMC BLO 160
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 30ELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0111Reported at 01:11 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP SW4Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 160Turbulence: none reported blo 160.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM VMC BLO 160Remarks.Show raw report
PUB UA /OV PUB258009/TM 0108/FL075/TP J328/TB LGT 075
PUB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PUB258009Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0108Reported at 01:08 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP J328Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT 075Turbulence: light 075.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAPA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAPA reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
- 17L/17R
- 49%
- 10
- 22%
- 28
- 15%
- 35L/35R
- 14%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2328Z (5:28 PM MDT)
TAF KAPA 282328Z 2900/2924 18013KT P6SM FEW060 BKN080 BKN120 PROB30 2900/2905 VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080 FM290500 15009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN140 FM290700 20009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN140 FM291500 29008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120 FM291700 04009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120 FM292000 09012KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120 TEMPO 2921/2924 VRB25G40KT 4SM TSRA BKN070CB
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KAPA
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KAPA.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAPA
- IATA
- APA
- FAA LID
- APA
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,885 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.5701, -104.8490
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 10,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 22h 20m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
10 airports+4 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Denver R/C Eagles - Suhaka Field — Aurora, CO · 4 mi
- Jefco Aeromod'lers Club - Chatfield State Park — Littleton, CO · 12 mi
- Crosswinds RC Field — Parker, CO · 13 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAPA reported VFR conditions during about 90.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 324 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.9 kt, calm 9.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88.8 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 83.1 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 86.9 | 5.9 | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 85.0 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 3.8 |
| May | 86.0 | 8.1 | 3.8 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 95.5 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 96.1 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 97.2 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 93.8 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 88.9 | 5.3 | 3.5 | 2.3 |
| Nov | 90.4 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 89.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 2.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.4 kt |
| Feb | 7.0 kt |
| Mar | 7.7 kt |
| Apr | 8.2 kt |
| May | 7.4 kt |
| Jun | 7.4 kt |
| Jul | 6.9 kt |
| Aug | 6.7 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 6.4 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAPA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Centennial Airport in Denver, CO shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KAPA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAPA?+
KAPA has 6 runways — 10, 17L, 17R, 28, 35L, 35R; the longest is 10,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAPA report its own weather?+
Yes — Centennial Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAPA have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAPA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAPA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAPA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KAPA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Centennial Airport (KAPA) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Centennial Airport (KAPA)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Centennial Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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