City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport

KCOS / COS

Colorado Springs, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 06:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
06:54Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
7kt
20°
10 SM
Visibility
24,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.25
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCOS 160654Z 02007KT 10SM BKN240 13/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP167 T01330061 402610072

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,187ft
BKN 24,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
24,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
30,187ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.25 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
24.16 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,187 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,857 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 7,102 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

View Full TAF
Raw TAF
TAF KCOS 160523Z 1606/1706 07007KT P6SM FEW100 BKN250 FM160800 02007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220 FM161700 14008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM162000 15011KT P6SM BKN120 FM162200 33012G25KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 1622/1701 VRB25G35KT -TSRA OVC070CB FM170500 35010KT P6SM OVC080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 7kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000ft
08:00Z FM160800
+1h
VFR 20° 7kt
Visibility: >6SM
17:00Z FM161700
+10h
VFR 140° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
COS
12
30 ✈️
17L
35R ✈️
17R
35L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
8,269 ft 150 ft ASP 135°
↑ 1.2kt ↔ 6.9kt
80° angle
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 35R
13,501 ft 150 ft CON 180°
↑ 6.1kt ↔ 3.5kt
30° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 35L
11,022 ft 150 ft ASP 180°
↑ 6.1kt ↔ 3.5kt
30° 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

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

Free Access
AIP - United States

Official AIP for United States via US FAA (Free)

Managed by: US FAA

Access Information: Freely accessible online
Access details: Public

Alternative Resources:

Resources for Pilots

Weather Data

Current conditions and forecasts

• Real-time METAR reports
• Extended TAF forecasts
• Flight rules assessment
Charts & Navigation

Essential aviation charts

• Visual approach charts
• Instrument procedures
• Airport diagrams
Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

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.