Centennial Airport

Founded in 1968 as a reliever airport for Stapleton International, Centennial Airport—then Arapahoe County Airport—has helped transform Arapahoe County into one of the most desirable and vibrant economies in the state while acting as a reliever airport for Denver International. Nurtured by professional planners, ecologists, pilots and citizen advisors, beginning in 1966, Centennial Airport has honored its commitment as a “living” airport, embracing design and compatible land use practices that consider the needs of the human environment while integrating itself into the fast-growing Denver metropolitan area. For over half a century, Centennial Airport has been a powerful and dependable economic engine home to over 120 businesses generating thousands of jobs, more than $1.8 billion in economic impact and a rich tax base for local school districts. Owned and operated by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, Centennial Airport is 100-percent user supported, accepting no local tax dollars. It supports the world headquarters for large industries like Liberty Media, Echo Star, The Anschutz Corporation, Arrow Electronics, Western Union and more. Centennial Airport is home to three award-winning fixed base operators, approximately 850 based aircraft and one of the most decorated snow and ice removal teams in the general aviation industry.