Colorado Springs airport (COS)

 
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Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.

 Passenger Guide

Colorado Springs airport (COS)
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Colorado Springs Airport (IATA code: COS), inaugurated in 1927, serves El Paso County and the central Colorado region. It primarily handles domestic flights to major air hubs across the United States.

Official Website: flycos.com

Telephone: +1 719-550-1900

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Terminals

The airport features a single terminal building laid out over two levels: the ground floor accommodates arrivals and baggage reclaim, while the upper floor houses airline check-in desks, security checkpoints, and boarding concourses. The terminal remains open 24 hours a day and can be navigated entirely on foot.

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 2.44 million passengers.

Information Desks

The Information Booth is located on the lower level, in the main atrium of the arrivals and baggage reclaim area.

 Location

The airport is situated 10 km (6 miles) east of downtown Colorado Springs.

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Car rental agencies

Rental car counters are conveniently located in the arrivals atrium inside the baggage reclaim hall, with on-site airport parking nearby for pick-up and return.

Available Agencies

  • Alamo / National (7:00 am to 12:00 am)
  • Avis (6:00 am to 12:00 am)
  • Budget (6:00 am to 12:00 am)
  • Enterprise (7:00 am to 11:45 pm)
  • Hertz / Dollar (8:00 am to 12:00 am)
 

Parking services at Colorado Springs airport (COS)

Vehicular parking facilities are located directly in front of the terminal building, providing short- and long-term accommodation.

Parking Lots

  • Short Term: located immediately facing the terminal entrance for short visits.
  • Long Term: value-oriented surface parking situated directly behind the short-term lot.
  • Valet Parking: curbside drop-off service located on the upper departures level.

Key Information

Cell Phone Lot: free holding area for motorists awaiting arriving passengers.

Free Shuttle: a 24-hour courtesy shuttle runs continuously between parking sectors and the terminal building.

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Facilities for passengers with special needs

Colorado Springs Airport provides fully accessible infrastructure complying with ADA standards.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

Facilities include accessible elevators, adapted restrooms, TDD telephones, and dedicated accessible parking stalls located near terminal entrances. Dedicated relief areas for service animals are also available.

Special Assistance Requests

Passengers requiring wheelchair service or dedicated boarding assistance should coordinate directly with their airline at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

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Latest updates: September 27, 2026