City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)
Large airport · Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCOS |
| IATA | COS |
| Elevation | 6,187 ft (1886 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°48'21" W 104°42'4" 38.80580, -104.70100 |
| Location | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,272 ft (2521 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 13,500 ft (4115 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 11,022 ft (3360 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport at a glance
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is a large airport in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as COS. The field elevation of 6,187 ft (1886 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCOS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 17L/35R — offers 13,500 ft (4115 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17L points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCOS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field | KFCS | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Pueblo Memorial Airport | KPUB | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Centennial Airport | KAPA | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Buckley Space Force Base | KBKF | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Denver International Airport | KDEN | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,187 ft field elevation of City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is KCOS, and its IATA code is COS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport above sea level?
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 6,187 feet (1886 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.8058, -104.7010 — in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field, about 15 km away.
Does KCOS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCOS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport?
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 17L/35R, measures 13,500 ft (4115 m) with a CON surface.