Centennial Airport (APA)

Emergency Private Jet Charter From Centennial Airport

Centennial Airport (APA) is the primary private aviation gateway for the Denver metro area. Located in Englewood in the south Denver suburbs, APA provides fast access from the Tech Center, Cherry Hills, Highlands Ranch, and the wider Front Range corridor. UrgentFlights.com arranges same-day and last-minute private jet charter from Centennial Airport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Airport Details

ICAO Code	KAPA
Airport Type	General aviation, no scheduled commercial service
Location	Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado
Elevation	5,885 feet above sea level
Distance to Tech Center	Approximately 5 miles, 10 to 15 minutes by car
Distance to Downtown Denver	Approximately 18 miles, 25 to 35 minutes by car
Operations	24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Runway Length	10,002 feet — suitable for light, midsize, and heavy jets

FBO Services at Centennial Airport

Centennial Airport is served by multiple Fixed Base Operators providing full private aviation support including:

Fuel and ground handling
Private passenger terminals and lounges
Ground transportation coordination
Aircraft hangar and overnight storage
Concierge and catering services

Who Uses Centennial Airport

APA is the preferred departure point for private aviation clients across the south Denver metro including the Tech Center, Cherry Hills, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, and Parker. It is used extensively for business travel, ski resort transfers, medical transport, and same-day emergency charter.

Common Emergency Routes From Centennial Airport

Route	Aircraft	Flight Time
Centennial to Los Angeles APA to VNY or BUR	Light Jet, Midsize Jet	~2.5 hrs
Centennial to New York APA to TEB or HPN	Midsize Jet, Heavy Jet	~4 hrs
Centennial to Dallas APA to ADS	Light Jet, Midsize Jet	~2 hrs
Centennial to Chicago APA to PWK	Light Jet, Midsize Jet	~2.5 hrs
Centennial to Las Vegas APA to HND or VGT	Light Jet, Midsize Jet	~2 hrs
Centennial to Aspen APA to ASE	Light Jet, Midsize Jet	~30 mins
Centennial to Miami APA to OPF or FXE	Midsize Jet, Heavy Jet	~4 hrs
Centennial to Houston APA to SGR or HOU	Light Jet, Midsize Jet	~2 hrs

Ground Transport to Centennial Airport

From	Approx. Time	Route
Denver Tech Center	10 to 15 mins	Via Arapahoe Rd east
Cherry Hills	10 to 20 mins	Via S University Blvd south
Highlands Ranch	15 to 20 mins	Via C-470 east and Arapahoe Rd
Downtown Denver	25 to 35 mins	Via I-25 south
Castle Rock	20 to 30 mins	Via I-25 north
Car service	Available 24/7	From all Denver metro locations on request

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Centennial Airport handle international departures?

Centennial Airport does not have on-site customs facilities. International departures are typically handled via Denver International with pre-arranged customs clearance. Our team will advise on the best option for your route when you call.

Are there altitude restrictions at Centennial Airport?

Centennial Airport sits at 5,885 feet elevation. High altitude affects aircraft performance and payload capacity. Our team will advise on the most suitable aircraft for your route and conditions when you call.

Is Centennial Airport open 24 hours a day?

Yes. Centennial Airport operates around the clock and is available for emergency and same-day charter at any hour.

How do I arrange a same-day charter from Centennial Airport?

Call 844 538 1911 and our team will confirm aircraft availability and a departure window immediately.

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