4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“★★★★★ Flying through Colorado Springs Airport was one of the smoothest airport experiences I’ve had in a long time.”
Eddie F.5★ on Google
Airports / Colorado / COS
Large airport · COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Colorado Springs, Colorado · 6,187 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
4,126 ratings
1
Operators based
6,187
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Colorado Springs, ColoradoELEV 6,187 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
4,126
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
6,187
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#7 / 35
Colorado airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 4126 Google ratings , ranked against 35 rated CO fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS / COS) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 6,187 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, COS is a home base: Freedom Air, LLC. operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS, 8 nm), Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB, 32 nm), and Centennial Airport (APA, 46 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 13,500-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from COS are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Peterson SFB and Colorado Springs Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from COS to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KCOS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Cutter Aviation Colorado Springs
Your FBO? Claim it, freeThe Cutter Aviation Colorado Springs team is focused on maximizing your comfort and convenience during your visit to the region, home of the United States Air Force Academy and famed Pikes Peak.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200 daily
- Unicom 131.0
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
jetCenters of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated at the Colorado Springs Airport (COS), operating on all facets of the airfield providing fueling services for military, commercial, business and general aviation. Manages 22 acres 400,000 sq. ft. of ramp space 50,000 sq. ft. of heated hangar space for aircraft sizes up to an Airbus A319 On-site U.S.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.575
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +19 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Security moved quickly, the terminal was clean, and there was a calm atmosphere that made the whole process far less stressful than larger airports.”
Eddie F.5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff was kind.”
Sainandan Kaipu5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KCOS
IATA
COS
FAA / Local
COS
Elevation
6,187 ft
Coordinates
38.8058° N · 104.7010° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs CO fields
state range 3,706–9,927 ft
At 6,187 ft, COS sits higher than 59% of the 46 Colorado fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 13,500 ft
- 17L/35R13,500 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 17R/35L11,022 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/308,272 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,500 ft
COS's 13,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 6,187 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmFCSButts AAF (Fort Carson) Air FieldFort Carson
- 32nmPUBPueblo Memorial AirportPueblo
- 46nmAPACentennial AirportDenver
- 54nmBFKBuckley Space Force BaseAurora
- 63nmDENDenver International AirportDenver
- 69nmBJCRocky Mountain Metropolitan AirportDenver
Location
Open the full mapKCOS · City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · Colorado Springs, CO
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from COS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 356 nm | 1h 14m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 397 nm | 1h 19m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 467 nm | 1h 29m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 523 nm | 1h 37m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 524 nm | 1h 37m |
| Austin (AUS) | 623 nm | 1h 51m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 719 nm | 2h 4m |
| Houston (HOU) | 721 nm | 2h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use COS?
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 13,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at COS?
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 13,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at COS?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport as a home base, including Freedom Air, LLC.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve COS: Cutter Aviation Colorado Springs and jetCenters of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to COS?
- The closest alternate is Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS), about 8 nm away, followed by Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from COS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Salt Lake City about 1h 14m (356 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 19m (397 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 29m (467 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.