Private Jet at Denver Centennial Airport (APA)

Private Jet Charter at Denver Centennial Airport (APA), Colorado

Centennial Airport (KAPA/APA), 15 miles southeast of downtown Denver, ranks among the country's busiest general aviation airports. It pairs a 24-hour tower and U.S. Customs with five FBOs and a 10,000-foot primary runway; aircraft above 75,000 lbs need an exception. Light jets typically run $2,300 to $3,800 per hour, and Hogani Jets books every flight through vetted Part 135 operators.

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Distinct from Denver International: DEN is a major commercial hub with correspondingly heavy traffic; Centennial is a dedicated general aviation field, separate from that congestion entirely.
Round-the-Clock Operations and Customs: Both the control tower and U.S. Customs operate 24 hours, removing a scheduling constraint present at many comparable private aviation gateways.
Established City Pairs: JSX operates charter service from Centennial to both Las Vegas and Scottsdale, with seasonal Dallas-Love service, reflecting real demand on these city pairs.

Runway	Length	Surface	Notes
17L/35R	10,000 ft x 100 ft (3,048 m)	Asphalt, grooved, good condition	Primary runway. ILS/DME on Runway 35R. Standard runway for charter jet operations; closely spaced parallel with 17R/35L, requiring careful runway alignment.
17R/35L	7,001 ft x 75 ft (2,134 m)	Asphalt, grooved, good condition	Secondary runway, narrower than the primary.
10/28	4,800 ft x 75 ft (1,463 m)	Asphalt, grooved, good condition	Shortest runway; used mainly by lighter aircraft.

Elevation 5,885 ft. 24-hour U.S. Customs. Control tower staffed continuously. Designated a general aviation reliever airport.

Standard Cap: Aircraft certified below 70,000 lbs maximum gross takeoff weight operate at Centennial without special authorization.
Stage III Allowance: Stage III aircraft, essentially all modern business jets, may operate up to 75,000 lbs. Most midsize, super-midsize, and heavy jets fall comfortably within this.
Above 75,000 lbs: Requires a one-time exception authorized by the airport's executive director. This affects true ultra-long-range aircraft such as the Gulfstream G550 (MTOW approximately 91,000 lbs) or Global 6000 (MTOW approximately 99,500 lbs); your operator arranges this exception in advance when a mission genuinely requires that category.
Elevation Factor: At 5,885 feet, Centennial's density altitude is a secondary factor your operator weighs alongside the weight cap, particularly on hot summer days.

FBO	Notes
jetCenters of Colorado	Operates three full-service FBOs along Colorado's Front Range; serving business, general, commercial, and military aviation since 1979.
Modern Aviation	100,000 sq ft of climate-controlled hangar space, on-site customs, and a guest lounge with complimentary espresso and cocktail bar.
Signature Aviation (North)	Premier private aviation terminal with convenient access to downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains.
Signature Aviation (South)	Located roughly 20 minutes south of downtown Denver, near the Denver Tech Center.
The Heliplex	Helicopter-focused FBO with dedicated hangar and maintenance services.

Yes, from virtually any domestic or international origin, subject to the weight restriction above.

From Domestic U.S. Origins: Light through heavy jets fly nonstop into Centennial from virtually any U.S. airport without special routing considerations.
From International Origins: Centennial's 24-hour U.S. Customs service supports international arrivals at any hour, a genuine convenience relative to time-windowed customs facilities elsewhere.
Weight-Restricted Aircraft: True ULR aircraft above 75,000 lbs MTOW require advance exception authorization from the airport's executive director; your operator coordinates this as part of trip planning.
Noise Abatement: Aircraft avoid designated noise-sensitive areas north, west, and southeast of the field, and follow NBAA climb profiles; quiet hours run 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Aircraft Category	Feasibility at APA	Operational Notes
Turboprop	Fully feasible	Comfortably within the weight cap; runway length is not a limiting factor.
Light / Midsize Jet	Fully feasible	Well under 70,000 lbs; no special authorization needed.
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet	Feasible	Most aircraft in this category (Challenger 605, Citation X, Legacy 600) fall within the 75,000 lb Stage III allowance.
Ultra Long Range Jet	Feasible with exception for some types	Aircraft above 75,000 lbs MTOW (G550, Global 6000, and larger) require executive director exception; confirm with operator before booking.

Aircraft Category	Hourly Rate	Example Aircraft
Turboprop	$1,300–$2,500 / hr	King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12
Very Light Jet	$1,600–$2,800 / hr	Citation Mustang, Phenom 100
Light Jet	$2,300–$3,800 / hr	Citation CJ3, Phenom 300
Midsize Jet	$2,800–$5,500 / hr	Citation XLS+, Hawker 800XP
Super Midsize Jet	$4,500–$7,500 / hr	Challenger 300/350
Heavy Jet	$5,500–$8,500 / hr	Gulfstream G450, Challenger 605
Ultra Long Range Jet	$9,500–$20,000 / hr	Global 7500, Gulfstream G650

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Category	Example Aircraft	Passengers	Cruise Speed	Range	Baggage Capacity	Best For
Light Jet	Citation CJ4	Up to 9	~519 mph	~2,165 nm	~77 cu ft	Efficient regional Rocky Mountain and Front Range connections, comfortably under the weight cap.
Heavy Jet	Bombardier Challenger 605	Up to 12	~528 mph	~4,000 nm	~115 cu ft	Falls within the 75,000 lb Stage III allowance with strong cross-country range.
Heavy Jet	Gulfstream G450	Up to 19	~548 mph	~4,350 nm	~169 cu ft	MTOW near 74,000 lbs, within the standard Stage III allowance without exception.
Ultra Long Range Jet	Gulfstream G550	Up to 19	~562 mph	~6,750 nm	~226 cu ft	MTOW near 91,000 lbs; requires executive director exception to operate at Centennial.

Route	Distance	One-Way Price	Flight Time (approx.)
Denver Centennial to Aspen (ASE)	~110 mi / 96 nm	$6,000+	~0h 30m
Denver Centennial to Las Vegas (LAS)	~611 mi / 531 nm	$8,500+	~1h 20m to 1h 35m
Denver Centennial to Scottsdale (SDL)	~567 mi / 493 nm	$9,000+	~1h 25m to 1h 40m

Centennial is also a common departure for Jackson Hole private jet charter trips into Grand Teton country.

Winter Ski Season (December to March): Peak demand as Centennial connects to Aspen and other Colorado mountain destinations; book well ahead.
Summer Density Altitude: At 5,885 feet elevation, hot summer afternoons meaningfully affect takeoff performance for smaller aircraft; your operator factors this into aircraft selection.
Convention and Business Season: Denver's steady year-round business travel calendar keeps weekday demand consistent.

Ground Transfer: Approximately 15 miles to downtown Denver.
Customs and Immigration: 24-hour U.S. Customs service supports international arrivals at any hour.
Weight Certification: Aircraft above 75,000 lbs MTOW require advance exception authorization; build this into trip planning timelines for the largest ULR aircraft.

Hogani Jets coordinates charter service through Centennial as the primary Denver-area private aviation gateway, with particular attention to the field's graduated weight restriction.

Hogani Jets coordinates each Denver charter through licensed Part 135 operators. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft directly; every charter is conducted through a licensed Part 135 operator whose crew, maintenance, and operations remain under that operator's independent control, with certifications and safety records reviewed as part of every booking.

Through Hogani Jets, your operator manages FBO selection, weight exception coordination for the largest aircraft, and customs pre-clearance for international arrivals.

To review available aircraft or request a route estimation, contact us at charter@hoganijets.com or call +1-855-660-0573.

Reviewed by Matt Hogan — Founder, Hogani Jets & Aviation Specialist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Centennial Airport uses ICAO code KAPA and IATA/FAA code APA. It sits about 15 miles southeast of downtown Denver in Dove Valley, Arapahoe County, Colorado, distinct from Denver International Airport (DEN), the region's major commercial hub.

Yes. The control tower provides air traffic control service around the clock, and the airport is a 24-hour U.S. Customs facility, an unusual combination for a general aviation reliever field.

Yes, a graduated one. Aircraft certified below 70,000 lbs maximum gross takeoff weight operate normally. Stage III aircraft (which covers essentially all modern business jets) may operate up to 75,000 lbs. Above that, a one-time exception must be authorized by the airport's executive director. This affects true ultra-long-range aircraft like the Gulfstream G550 or Global 6000, both of which exceed 75,000 lbs MTOW and would need this exception.

Five: jetCenters of Colorado, Modern Aviation, Signature Aviation North, Signature Aviation South, and The Heliplex (helicopter-focused). This is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country by operations count.

Yes, and conveniently so. Centennial has 24-hour U.S. Customs service, meaning international arrivals are not restricted to a limited daily window the way they are at many comparable airports.

Yes. Aircraft must avoid noise-sensitive areas 1 nautical mile north and west of the airport and 1 nautical mile southeast. Quiet hours run 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, and turbojet operators are expected to follow NBAA noise abatement climb profiles.

Runway 17L/35R, at 10,000 feet with an ILS approach on Runway 35R, is the primary runway for charter jet operations. It is one of the closely spaced parallel runways at the field, so pilots are briefed carefully on runway alignment.

JSX operates charter service between Centennial and both Las Vegas and Scottsdale, with seasonal service to Dallas-Love Field, reflecting real demand on these city pairs.

Denver is Aspen's single busiest destination by passenger volume, and Centennial is the primary Denver-area gateway for private aviation, making this route one of the most naturally paired connections in Colorado.

Yes, through any of Centennial's FBOs, all of which support planeside vehicle access for charter clients.

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Last Updated: 30 Oct 2026, 10:16 AM ET

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