Dealing with in excess of two million passengers per year, Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is located around 7 miles / 11 km east of downtown Colorado Springs and close to the ski resorts in this region of the state. The airport is also near to Fort Carson, Kelker, Stratmoor and the Cheyenne Mountain, and is served by around ten major carriers and links cities nationwide, with well-priced airfares available. There is just one modern terminal at Colorado Springs Airport, with 16 gates, and excellent services and facilities.For transport to downtown Colorado Springs, the historic Old Colorado City district, Manitou Springs and the city's hotels, the facility has good highway access, being close to the US-24. The airport is well served by taxis, limos, shuttle buses, and local buses, which are operated by Colorado Tour Lines, Gray Line and Ramblin.
Most big hotels have a shuttle service direct to their establishment. Places of interest close to Colorado Springs Airport include Cripple Creek, the Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge and the scenic Seven Falls area.
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) Information: About Colorado Springs Tourism
Colorado Springs is the second-biggest city in the state of Colorado and is ideal for lovers of the outdoors, nestled as it is amid the imposing Rocky Mountains. There are several world-class ski resorts situated nearby and an abundance of hiking and horseback riding opportunities for those so inclined.
One of the star attractions of the area and close to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is the red sandstone formations known as Garden of the Gods, while the city itself comes with great accommodation and dining options and has one or two cultural attractions of its own. When staying in Colorado Springs, look out for the many endangered animals at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the underground tunnels at the Cave of the Winds, the memorabilia at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and American Cowboy Museum, and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, which leads you to the very summit of the Pikes Peak mountain.
| Contact Colorado Springs Airport (COS): | |
| Address: 7770 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO), 80916, USA | |
| Airport Code: COS Tel: +1 719 550 1972 Fax: +1 719 550 1901 Website: http://www.springsgov.com |
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