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    • About
      • About Us
      • Business Directory
      • Staff Directory
      • Media Information
      • Board of Commissioners
      • Employment
      • Budget and Finance
      • Public Records Request
      • Airport Tours
    • Pilot Guide
      • Aircraft Ops/Procedures
      • Airport Services
      • Noise Abatement Guide
      • UL94
    • Planning
      • Master Plan
      • Development
      • Projects
      • Airport Signage
      • Stormwater Training
    • Giving Back
      • Foundation
      • Scholarships
      • Runway 5K
    • Noise
      • Living Near The Airport
      • Track and Report Noise
      • Contact the FAA
      • Noise Roundtable
      • Noise Abatement Guide
      • Part 150 Study
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Business Directory
    • Staff Directory
    • Media Information
    • Board of Commissioners
    • Employment
    • Budget and Finance
    • Public Records Request
    • Airport Tours
  • Pilot Guide
    • Aircraft Ops/Procedures
    • Airport Services
    • Noise Abatement Guide
    • UL94
  • Planning
    • Master Plan
    • Development
    • Projects
    • Airport Signage
    • Stormwater Training
  • Giving Back
    • Foundation
    • Scholarships
    • Runway 5K
  • Noise
    • Living Near The Airport
    • Track and Report Noise
    • Contact the FAA
    • Noise Roundtable
    • Noise Abatement Guide
    • Part 150 Study

The Centennial Airport Foundation

A designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to support the advancement of aviation through a variety of educational scholarships and aviation centered awards. Our mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of aviation and aeronautical professionals, as well as increase public awareness of the industry’s many contributions to Colorado. 

Scholarship Program and Contributions

The Centennial Airport Foundation awards three annual scholarships in various aviation-related disciplines.  

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In addition, we contribute annually to the following initiatives:


  • Tuskegee Airmen Mile High Flight Program
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver (Aviation and Aerospace Science Program)
  • Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (for Aviation Programs)
  • Douglas County Legacy Campus (for Aviation Programs)

Flight for Life

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Parker Rotary Foundation

Littleton Rotary Foundation

American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Student Chapter

Arapahoe Community College (ACC) Foundation

Community College of Aurora Foundation

Littleton Public Schools Foundation

Parker Hospital (Nursing Education)

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Foundation

OX-5 Aviation Convention

Cherry Creek Schools Foundation

Metropolitan State College

Metropolitan State College Foundation

Cherry Creek Schools Aviation Department

Experience Aviation, Inc.

University Aviation Association

Denver School of Science & Technology

Colorado Aviation Business Association

Arapahoe County Mayors & Commissioners Youth Award

Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

Aviation Community Foundation

American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Northwest Chapter

Eagle County Schools

Douglas County School District Legacy Campus     

Centennial Airport Foundation (CAF) Directors

Jeff Baker - CAF President

Jessica Campbell - CAF Vice President

Thad Bagnato - CAF Treasurer

Leslie Summey - CAF Secretary

Brian Beatty - CAF Director 

2025 Foundation Donors

Modern Aviation

ONEflight International

ONEflight International

 jetCenters of Colorado


Mintz Law Firm


Epic Flight Academy


International Jet


Arapahoe County


NetJets


Mayo Aviation


Rocky Vista University


Denver International Airport


Quandary Consultants

ONEflight International

ONEflight International

ONEflight International

 Mead & Hunt


Accent Alarms


Slammers


The Sports Book


Bryan Construction


Ninyo & Moore


Duncan Aviation


Colorado Karting Circuit


Hydrate IV Bar


Signature Aviation

Wings Over the Rockies

ONEflight International

Wings Over the Rockies

 Jacobs Engineering


Sky Harbour


Precision Aviation


Business Aviation Group


Prime Jet


Envirosuite


Aspendale Centennial


DCPS


C&S Companies

Centennial Airport Gives Back

In addition to the Foundation, we proudly host and sponsor a variety of charitable events and organizations. We're also honored to serve as a base for several causes, allowing nonprofits and similar groups to utilize our airport in their efforts to give back. 

Our Initiatives

Centennial Airport Runway 5K

Centennial Airport Runway 5K

Centennial Airport Runway 5K

An engaging event organized by Airport staff that welcomes the community to walk/run a 5K course on Runway 10/28 and Taxiway D. In 2024, it's inaugural year, we raised over $65,000 for the Centennial Airport Foundation. 

Blood Drives

Centennial Airport Runway 5K

Centennial Airport Runway 5K

 Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. In partnership with Vitalant, we host quarterly blood drives at our Administration Building, The Hangar. 

Charity Events at Centennial Airport

Morgan Adams Concours d'Elegance

Evening of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Evening of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Hosted by Signature Aviation

Benefits the Morgan Adams Foundation to fund kids’ cancer research.

Evening of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Evening of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Evening of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Hosted by Wings Over the Rockies Museum

 Benefits Wings of Hope to raise funds for the prevention, detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

AeroAngel Light Up the Sky Event

Evening of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Douglas County Community Foundation Heroes Gala

Hosted by Wings Over the Rockies Museum

Benefits AeroAngel to provide free, private jet flights for seriously ill children to access life-saving medical care far from home. 

Douglas County Community Foundation Heroes Gala

Douglas County Community Foundation Heroes Gala

Douglas County Community Foundation Heroes Gala

Hosted by Signature Aviation

Benefits the DCCF Community Emergency Relief Fund to provide direct assistance to Douglas County community, nonprofit partners, and first responders during catastrophic events. 

Challenge Air for Kids & Friends

Douglas County Community Foundation Heroes Gala

Challenge Air for Kids & Friends

Hosted by Modern Aviation

 Annual charity event that provides an open house and free airplane rides to children and young adults with special needs.

Centennial Rotary Club

Cherry Creek Schools Foundation

Sun Foundation

Wings of Hope for Pancreatic Research

Arapahoe County Fair

Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation

Challenge Air for Kids & Friends

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Centennial Airport Lions Club

The Crisis Center

National Aviation Hall of Fame

Aero Angel, Inc.

Mile High National Guard Association Foundation

Lao-Hmong Memorial Foundation

Colorado Aviation Historical Society

Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation

Colorado Women's Hall of Fame

Morgan Adams Foundation

Iron Sharp Community Foundation

Birds of Prey Foundation

Centennial Arts and Cultural Foundation

University of Colorado Foundation

Navy Seal Foundation

Aurora Rotary Club

Civil Air Patrol

Organizations Utilizing Centennial Airport

Dog Is My CoPilot

Dog Is My CoPilot

Dog Is My CoPilot

Flying nearly 1,000 animals per month, their community of donors support flights that rescue at-risk pets waiting in shelters for a chance to find a safe and loving forever home. 

Angel Flight West

Dog Is My CoPilot

Dog Is My CoPilot

Arranges free air transportation for people in need through a network of volunteer pilots and airline partners. 

 We love showcasing the incredible organizations that make a difference in our communities. If you think your organization deserves a feature on our site, please reach out to our Manager of Communications, Samantha Blymyer, at the email provided below. 

sblymyer@centennialairport.com

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