Airport
Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is a convenient gateway to downtown Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region, with easy access to Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs and the U.S. Air Force Academy. Compare transfer options to the city center, nearby military installations and mountain destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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Luggage
About Colorado Springs Airport
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is the main commercial airport serving Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and southern Colorado. Located approximately 12 miles southeast of downtown, it provides a convenient alternative for travelers heading to the Pikes Peak region and nearby military installations.
Opened in 1994, the current three-level terminal houses a 12-gate commercial concourse and serves a mix of major domestic airlines, with seasonal international service. The airfield has operated since 1927 and is shared with Peterson Space Force Base.
The airport is located near Interstate 25 and is about a 20-minute drive from downtown Colorado Springs. It offers quick access to Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and other Front Range destinations.
With free Wi-Fi, pre- and post-security food and retail options, The Lounge Colorado Springs, on-site rental cars, and easy parking, the airport is designed for efficient arrivals and departures.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Colorado Springs Airport operates through one main passenger terminal with a 12-gate commercial concourse serving scheduled flights. The airport primarily handles domestic traffic, with limited seasonal international service, and a separate former concourse is not used for regular passenger operations.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Colorado Springs Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Colorado Springs Airport to hotels, downtown Colorado Springs, the Broadmoor, military installations and other destinations across the Pikes Peak region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or sightseeing around Colorado Springs and nearby mountain towns.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Colorado Springs Airport for independent travel around Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak and onward journeys along the Front Range.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Colorado Springs Airport, hotels, event venues and destinations such as the U.S. Air Force Academy or Manitou Springs.
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