City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport

KCOS / COS

Colorado Springs, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 23:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:54Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -13°C
8kt
190°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.17
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCOS 172354Z 19008KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP283 T10331128 11011 21056 58008 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.17 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
24.08 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,187 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,937 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 5,262 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KCOS 172320Z 1800/1824 18006KT P6SM FEW200 FM180300 03006KT P6SM SKC FM180800 34008KT P6SM SKC FM181700 16007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM182200 02012KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM180300
+3h
VFR 30° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
08:00Z FM180800
+8h
VFR 340° 8kt
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°
↑ 2.7kt ↔ 7.5kt
70° angle
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 17L
13,501 ft 150 ft CON 180°
↑ 7.5kt ↔ 2.7kt
20° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 17R
11,022 ft 150 ft ASP 180°
↑ 7.5kt ↔ 2.7kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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/GMT7

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

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About City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS/COS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Colorado Springs, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 6,187 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (12/30, 17L/35R, 17R/35L) with ASP and CON surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.