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City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport

Colorado Springs, United States

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City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport

Colorado Springs, United States
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13
Routes out
11
Destinations
KCOS
ICAO
6187 ft
Elevation
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Colorado Springs' gateway to the Rocky Mountain West.

Opened
1926
Location
Colorado Springs, United States
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is the primary commercial service airport serving Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the surrounding Pikes Peak region. Situated at an elevation of approximately 6,187 feet above sea level, it is one of the higher-elevation commercial airports in the continental United States. The airport serves millions of passengers annually and provides connections to major hub cities across the country. It plays a significant role for both civilian travelers and the large military community surrounding Colorado Springs, which is home to several major installations including Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, and the U.S. Air Force Academy. In addition to commercial operations, the airport shares airspace with Peterson Space Force Base and supports general aviation, cargo, and military activities. Its location on the eastern edge of the city offers convenient access to downtown Colorado Springs and regional attractions such as Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.
Terminals
The airport features a single terminal with two concourses serving all commercial airline operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, rideshare services, and shuttle buses connecting the airport to downtown Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving COS include American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines.
Notable facts
  • ›Located at an elevation of approximately 6,187 feet, making it one of the higher-elevation commercial airports in the contiguous U.S.
  • ›The airport shares its airspace and some facilities with Peterson Space Force Base.
  • ›It serves a large military population, as Colorado Springs hosts multiple major U.S. military installations.
  • ›The airport has undergone significant terminal renovation and expansion projects in the 2010s and 2020s.
  • ›COS is approximately 70 miles south of Denver International Airport (DEN).
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Route map (11 destinations)

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Routes

COS → DFWAA · M80 M83
COS → SEAAS · CR7
COS → ATLDL · 738
COS → SLCDL · CRJ
COS → LASG4 · M80
COS → ATLKL · 738
COS → DENUA · CR7 CRJ DH4 ERJ
COS → IADUA · CR7
COS → IAHUA · CRJ ERJ
COS → LAXUA · CRJ CR7
COS → ORDUA · CR7 ERJ CRJ
COS → SFOUA · CRJ
COS → DFWUS · M80 M83
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Encyclopaedia

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, also known as Colorado Springs Airport, is owned by the city of Colorado Springs, adjacent to Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, United States. The airport is 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of downtown Colorado Springs. It is the second largest commercial service airport in the state after Denver International Airport.

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