FAA Information Effective: May 15, 2025
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(KCOS) City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
2 ratings | 4 reviews
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Elevation:
6,187 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Communications Prvdd By Denver Radio On Freq 122.4 (Black Forest Rco).
FAA
Ptd Ltd To Peterson Ramp Only.
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Tower Hrs: 24
FAA
Airspace:
C
Fees:
Landing, Ramp, Tie Down, Other
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jetCenters of Colorado
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Cutter AviationjetCenters of Colorado
Timezone:
MDT (UTC-06:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:37 am - 8:17 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:49 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:06 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$7.15
100LL (full)
$6.95
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
$7.10
Jet-A (full)
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Cutter Aviation
4 ratings | 7 reviews
Services Offered:
Car Rental
$7.15 | 100LL | full
$6.95 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: W
Phone:
(719) 591-2065
Freq. Monitored:
UNICOM: 122.95
ASRI: 131
ASRI: 131
Fees:
Landing, Ramp, Tie Down, Other
jetCenters of Colorado
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Services Offered:
Car Rental
$7.34 | 100LL | full
$7.10 | Jet-A | full
$7.20 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: W
Phone:
(719) 591-2288
Freq. Monitored:
ASRI: 130.575
Fees:
Landing, Ramp, Tie Down, Other
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Local Attractions
Local Activities
Restaurants
Hotels and Lodging
Travel Discounts
(719) 637-7559
(719) 556-7414
(719) 570-7656
(719) 597-7000
(719) 637-0800
(719) 638-0800
(719) 556-4598
(719) 556-7321
COS
World War II Aviation Museum
Silver Spruce Golf Course
The Airplane Restaurant
Radisson Hotel
SpringHill Suites
TownePlace Suites
21st Force Support Squadron
Peterson Air Force Base
Runway 17L/35R
Dimensions:
13,500 × 150 ft
(4,115 × 46 m)
(4,115 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 250,000 lbs
Double tandem: 550,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 1,120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 250,000 lbs
Double tandem: 550,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 1,120,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 1060/R/B/W/T
FAA
| Designator: | 17L | 35R |
| Elevation: | 6,187 ft | 6,102.7 ft |
| Heading: | 172° magnetic 180° true | 0-8° magnetic 000° true |
| Gradient: | 0.62% down | 0.62% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | ILS/DME | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 17R/35L
Dimensions:
11,022 × 150 ft
(3,360 × 46 m)
(3,360 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 250,000 lbs
Double tandem: 550,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 1,120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 250,000 lbs
Double tandem: 550,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 1,120,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 1160/F/A/X/T
FAA
| Designator: | 17R | 35L |
| Elevation: | 6,176.4 ft | 6,045 ft |
| Heading: | 172° magnetic 180° true | 0-8° magnetic 000° true |
| Gradient: | 1.19% down | 1.19% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | ILS |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 13/31
Dimensions:
8,270 × 150 ft
(2,521 × 46 m)
(2,521 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 171,000 lbs
Double tandem: 279,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 691,000 lbs
Double wheel: 171,000 lbs
Double tandem: 279,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 691,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Pcr Value: 460/F/C/X/T
FAA
| Designator: | 13 | 31 |
| Elevation: | 6,173.1 ft | 6,137.1 ft |
| Heading: | 127° magnetic 135° true | 307° magnetic 315° true |
| Gradient: | 0.44% down | 0.44% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | 356 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | Hill, 340 ft Left ft of center, 10 ft high, 400 ft from end, 20:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: COS
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: COS
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NOTAM count: 24 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/127 | 12/28/2024 0610 | NAV ILS RWY 35L CAT II NA | |
| 05/100 | 05/10/2025 1300 | 07/26/2025 0100 | OBST CRANE (ASN 2024-ANM-2525-OE) 384925N1044051W (1.4NM NE COS) 6341FT (150FT AGL) FLAGGED |
| 03/18/2025 1255 | 06/09/2025 0400 | PETERSON SFB WX OPERATING HOURS 1300-0500++Z. IF SUPPORT IS REQUIRED AFTER HOURS, PRECOORDINATE AT DSN 834-4… | |
| 05/29/2025 2017 | 08/26/2025 2359 | AERODROME PARKING SPOTS IN THE HEAVY AREA, INDIA ROW, AND JULIET ROW CLOSED TO FIGHTER TYPE AIRCRAFT | |
| 5/5695 | 05/28/2025 1313 | IAP CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS MUNI, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.
ILS OR LOC RWY 17L, AMDT 3D...
ILS OR LOC RWY 35L, … | |
| 04/206 | 04/29/2025 1902 | 06/30/2025 2359 | RWY 17L 8000FT DIST REMAINING SIGN MISSING |
| 05/09/2025 1747 | 08/04/2025 2359 | C-21 BRAVO AREA PETERSON SFB C-21 BRAVO AREA PARKING SPOTS B1-B4 CLOSED | |
| 04/081 | 04/17/2025 1330 | 10/04/2025 2359 | TWY A5, A6, A7 CLSD |
Additional Remarks
A/Dacg Ramp Light 140 Ft AGL.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Af: Acft Transporting Haz Cargo CTC Airfield Mgmt on 318.05 30 Min Prior to Arr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
B52 Operations Prohibited.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Be Alert; Intensive USAF Student Training In vicinity of Colorado Springs & Pueblo Colorado.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ctn: Acft with Wingspan Greater Than 117 Ft; When Taxi on Cntrln A2, A3, A4, Use Oversteer in Turns Due to Insufficient Corner Fillets in Pavement.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Customs Avbl for All Mil/Civilian Acft. Contact US Customs 719-574-6607.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fuel-A++(Mil)
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Jasu: 2(Am32A-95) 2Ma32A-60A 2(Ma32-86A) 1(Sgnc) 2(B809D-Generators).
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Lgtd Wdi Approach Rwy 17L/35R, 17R/35L & 13/31.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Military: Tran Alert-Fort Carson Arrival/Departure Air Control Group (Adacg) Msn, CTC Dsn 532-8002/3 or C719-503-8002/3. All Tran Acft CTC High Country 30 Min Prior to Arr. Tran Acft CTC Colorado Springs Regional Comd Post (Callsign: High Country) with Ata and Atd.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Military: Rstd: Due to Limited Prkg and Potential to Dmg Lgt, Unsecured Acft, Mobility Acft are not Permitted to Use Colorado Springs FBO Unless FBO Can Guarantee Sufficient Prkg Clnc That Blast Fm Eng Thrust and Reverse Thrust Will not Impact Other Acft, Gnd Psnl, or Eqpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc-FAA Air Traffic Control Tower Will Provide Mil Rcr O/R. Cargo and Pax Svc Avbl Only on Peterson Ramp 1330-2330Z++ Wkd. Clsd Wkend and Hol Unless Coord 72 Hr Prior. CTC Pax Svc At Dsn 834-4521/9021 or C719-556-4521/9021.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc-Wx Opr H24 Exc Wkend; Sby Fri & Sat 0500-1300Z++ CTC 834-4337, C719-556-4337.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Oil: O-133-148-156(Mil).
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Portions of Twys A, B, E, F, G, and M are Blocked from View from the Tower by Obstructions. Portions of Twy C and Ry 17R/35L are Blocked from View from the Tower When the Infield Military Operating Sfc is Occupied by A C17 or C5.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ppr Rqr for All Tran Acft - CTC Airfield Mgt Dsn 834-4778/9 C719-556-4778/9. Airfield Mgmt Opr 1300-0500++, Clsd Hol.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Turbo Jet Trng Flts Prohibited 2300-0600.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Waterfowl and Migratory Bird Activity on and In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
When Crossing Rwy 17R/35L from A1 to B1 or B1 to A1, be Aware You Will not See A1 or B1 Depending on Direction Crossing Until You Crest Rwy 17R/35L. When Crossing from A1 to B1 Travel Northeast and from B1 to A1 Travel Sw.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 38.80582, -104.70078
- 38° 48′ 20.9″ N, 104° 42′ 2.8″ W
- 38° 48.349′ N, 104° 42.047′ W
ARTCC:
Denver (ZDV)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Denver Sectional
FSS:
Denver (DEN)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Yes
Mag Var:
08E (2020)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Actvt REIL Rwy 13 & 31, 17R - CTC Cos Atct.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Military Ops
AM
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | 124.0 | Springs | |
| Approach(S) | 120.6 | Springs | |
| ASOS | 125.0T (719) 694-7502 | Springs | |
| ATIS | 125.0 | Springs | |
| CLASS C | 124.0 | Springs | |
| Clearance Delivery | 134.45 | Springs | |
| Departure | 124.0 | Springs | |
| DUNNN STAR | 124.0 | Springs | |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Springs | |
| Ground Control | 121.7 | Springs | |
| PTD - Pilot to Dispatcher | 122.85 | Springs | |
| Tower | 119.9 | Springs | |
| Tower(S) | 133.15 | Springs | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | Springs |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
High
AM
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service, Van
AM
Activities:
Airline Services, Intensive Flight Training, On field aviation museum
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
| Name: | Operated by: | Site: | Facing: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxiways & Runway 17R/35L | Airport | Airport Building | NW |
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Greg Phillips
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 550-1900 (Office)
Owner
City of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 550-1919 (Office)
Airport Reviews
Overall:
2 ratings | 4 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:
Markings and Signage:
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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- 1/19/24Good experienceCharles B.1 Jan 2024. Arriving from northwest, got vectored around the Denver Class B somewhat, otherwise very straightforward approach. Airport ATC was helpful and professional. Cutter Aviation is top-notch and good fuel price. Departing to the SE was im…
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