Colorado Springs Airport
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, known by the codes COS and KCOS, is the main air gateway for Colorado Springs in the United States. Classified as a large airport, it serves both local residents and visitors heading to the Pikes Peak region, with a layout that is generally easier to navigate than the biggest hub airports. The airport sits at an elevation of 6,187 feet (1,886 m), a detail worth noting for travellers who may feel the effects of Colorado’s high altitude after landing.
About Colorado Springs Airport
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, known by the codes COS and KCOS, is the main air gateway for Colorado Springs in the United States. Classified as a large airport, it serves both local residents and visitors heading to the Pikes Peak region, with a layout that is generally easier to navigate than the biggest hub airports. The airport sits at an elevation of 6,187 feet (1,886 m), a detail worth noting for travellers who may feel the effects of Colorado’s high altitude after landing.
Overview
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, known by the codes COS and KCOS, is the main air gateway for Colorado Springs in the United States. Classified as a large airport, it serves both local residents and visitors heading to the Pikes Peak region, with a layout that is generally easier to navigate than the biggest hub airports. The airport sits at an elevation of 6,187 feet (1,886 m), a detail worth noting for travellers who may feel the effects of Colorado’s high altitude after landing.
Airfield facts
- COS operates in the America/Denver time zone, so mountain time applies year-round for trip planning.
- Runway 12/30 is 8,272 feet long, asphalt surfaced, and lighted.
- Runway 17L/35R is 13,500 feet long, concrete surfaced, and lighted.
- Runway 17R/35L is 11,022 feet long, asphalt surfaced, and lighted.
What this means for travellers
For passengers, COS offers the practical advantage of arriving close to Colorado Springs without the scale and stress of a much larger metropolitan airport. Its high-elevation setting can mean dry air and stronger sun, so drinking water and taking it easy after arrival can be sensible, especially for first-time visitors to the region. Because the airport serves a city known for outdoor travel, military connections, and mountain scenery, it works well as a convenient starting point for both business trips and leisure stays.
Before you go
The official airport website at https://flycos.coloradosprings.gov/ is the best place to confirm current airport information before travel. Checking there ahead of time can help with directions, parking, terminal updates, and other practical details that make arrival and departure smoother.
Routes
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FAQ
Colorado Springs Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Colorado Springs Airport is located in Colorado Springs, United States (North America), at coordinates 38.800°, -104.700°.
- Its IATA code is COS and its ICAO code is KCOS.
- Colorado Springs Airport serves Colorado Springs, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Colorado Springs Airport operates on America/Denver local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Colorado Springs Airport sits at latitude 38.800° and longitude -104.700°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from COS. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for COS is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from COS on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 7770 Milton E Proby Pkwy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80916, United States, the phone number is +1 719-550-1900, the official website is http://www.flycos.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.