Vendor requirements at Centennial Airport
Englewood, CO. APA. Sponsor: Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority
The documents we could read at Centennial cover gate access cards and vehicle rules only. A Licensed Commercial Operator needs at least $500K in bodily injury and property damage liability to get gate cards, and every vehicle on the apron must be registered with a rear-window decal. Cards cost $25 each and renew every year by October 15.
Permit to operate
Licensed Commercial Operator, issued by Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority.
The access card form refers to Licensed Commercial Operators, which implies an operator license, but its name, fee and application were not found. Delivery-type vendors apply as Service Operators with a letter on letterhead explaining the need for access.
Insurance minimums
| Coverage | Minimum | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Bodily injury and property damage liabilityDeclarations page or certificate of insurance. | $500K minimum | Licensed Commercial Operators (gate card applicants) |
| Vehicle insurance | Colorado state minimum | Each vehicle needing apron access |
Badging and security
- Gate access cards are issued in person at the Authority office (7565 S. Peoria St., Unit D9, Englewood), Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30.
- Cards renew annually by October 15, online, by mail or in person; renewal may require updated proof of insurance sent to gatecards@centennialairport.com.
- Bring a copy of the primary cardholder's driver's license.
Vehicles and ramp driving
- Vehicles must be registered and display an airport decal on the rear window; unregistered vehicles must be escorted by a registered vehicle.
- Licensed Commercial Operators submit a list of company vehicles, or a letter naming the employees who may hold cards.
- No vehicles on the movement area; some taxilane segments are closed to vehicles.
- 20 mph on the ramp; stay at least 100 ft behind taxiing aircraft; no tailgating through gates.
- No motor homes or trailers without Operations approval or escort. Violations can lead to revocation of gate card access.
Fees
- Gate access card: $25 per card.
- Decals: first two free, $2 for each extra or replacement.
- Annual renewal: $20 for the first two cards, $5 for each additional card.
What we could not confirm
- The APA Minimum Standards, Rules and Regulations and any operator license application were not located.
- General liability, hangarkeepers, additional insured wording and insurer rating were not found.
- Whether mobile detailers fall under Licensed Commercial Operator is not confirmed.
- Washing and stormwater rules were not found.
- No percentage-of-gross or vendor permit fees were found.
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