City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport

KCOS / COS

Colorado Springs, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
18:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
5 kt
190°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCOS 041854Z 19005KT 10SM FEW035 10/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP173 T01001011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,187 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,687 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
812 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,187 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,045 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,930 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KCOS 041720Z 0418/0518 17008KT P6SM SKC FM050200 14006KT P6SM SKC FM050500 08006KT P6SM FEW200 FM051000 01006KT P6SM SCT200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
02:00Z FM050200
+7h
VFR 140° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
05:00Z FM050500
+10h
VFR 80° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
COS
12 ✈️
30
17L ✈️
35R
17R ✈️
35L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
8,269 ft 150 ft ASP 135°
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 17L
13,501 ft 150 ft CON 180°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 17R
11,022 ft 150 ft ASP 180°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCOS

4,389 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.2%
MVFR
5.1%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
1.3%

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 6.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.6%
NE
9.2%
E
8.8%
SE
12.9%
S
13.8%
SW
4.9%
W
5.8%
NW
13.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 7°C
Range: -21°C to 29°C
-21°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 17L/35R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 17R/35L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,389 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCOS
IATA Code: COS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,187 ft MSL

Location

City: Colorado Springs
Country: US
Latitude: 38.805801°
Longitude: -104.700996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 8,269 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17L/35R
Length: 13,501 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 11,022 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport

Overview

Colorado Springs Municipal Airport serves as a critical aviation hub located in central Colorado at an elevation of 6,187 feet MSL. Situated in El Paso County, the airport supports medium-level commercial, military, and general aviation operations with three substantial runways. Its strategic location provides access to the Front Range urban corridor and proximity to significant military installations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 90.6% of observations indicating clear flying weather and minimal restrictions. Temperature ranges from -18°C to 29°C create varied atmospheric conditions, while prevailing northerly winds averaging 8.5 knots support consistent flight operations. Seasonal variations are most favorable during September, October, and November, offering optimal VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

High-altitude terrain significantly influences airport operations, with the 6,187-foot elevation requiring careful performance calculations for aircraft. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges for pilots. The airport's substantial runway lengths (8,269ft, 13,501ft, and 11,022ft) accommodate diverse aircraft types and provide operational flexibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate moderate crosswind conditions averaging 4-5.6 knots across runways, with maximum recorded wind speeds reaching 38 knots. Visibility typically exceeds 9.8 statute miles, with only 1.3% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. The consistent wind patterns and extensive runway options provide multiple safe approach and departure alternatives.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.