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City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport

IATA COSICAO KCOSLocal COS🇺🇸 Colorado Springs
Coordinates
38.8058°N, 104.7010°W
Elevation
6,187 ft (1,886 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-CO
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
7.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:14
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:25
Civil dusk
20:56

About 14h 40m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport

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.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17L / 35R13,500 ft / 4,115 m150 ftConLightedOpen
17R / 35L11,022 ft / 3,360 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
12 / 30▸ displaced8,272 ft / 2,521 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (12)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPSPRINGS APP118.500 MHz
ATISATIS125.000 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL134.450 MHz
CTAFCTAF124.150 MHz
DEPSPRINGS DEP124.000 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
OPSAFRC OPS29.840 MHz
PMSVPMSV PETERSON METRO34.920 MHz
PTDPETERSON PTD122.850 MHz
RDODENVER RDO122.250 MHz
TWRSPRINGS TWR119.900 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (11)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COLORADO SPRINGS CLASS CClass CControlledGND10200 ft MSL
COLORADO SPRINGS CLASS CClass CControlled7500 ft MSL10200 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Wells Fargo246 ft6,027 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is KCOS, and its IATA code is COS.

Where is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport located?

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is large airport located in Colorado Springs, United States, at an elevation of 6,187 ft (1,886 m).

How many runways does City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport have?

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 13,500 ft / 4,115 m.

Which airlines fly to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport?

Airlines historically serving City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport include Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, US Airways, among 7 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport?

Historical data lists 11 nonstop destinations from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport in?

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is approximately 7.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS), about 8.1 nm to the ssw, followed by Meadow Lake Airport and G W Flanders Ranch Strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.