Passenger terminalSingle terminal and connected concourse
7770 Milton E Proby Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80916FAA rank #97 · Small hub
COSColorado Springs
Colorado Springs
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
COS is the low-friction Front Range option. Parking is inexpensive and the terminal is compact; the standard two-hour arrival is ample on most days.
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2 hours before departure
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Security peakApproximately 4:30–8 AM, holidays, and military travel peaks
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Security
What you’re walking into
COS has a central checkpoint with TSA PreCheck. Morning departures and holiday periods are the primary pressure points.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Long Term$9/dayOfficial surface parking
Short Term$12/dayClosest self-parking
Valet$19/dayTerminal curb service
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride-app pickup uses the signed transportation area outside baggage claim.
Rental counters are in the terminal; vehicles are in the adjacent lot.
COS has one terminal and one connected concourse.
COS cell-phone waiting lotFree attended waiting near the terminal approachColorado Springs Airport Cell Phone Lot, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
A free cell-phone waiting lot is available near the terminal approach.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
COS has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. Airport hotels are clustered about 2–4 miles away along Aeroplaza Drive.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingRadisson Hotel Colorado Springs Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current hours
- Parking
- Extended parking requires a qualifying package
Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify pickup instructions
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible hotel-and-parking rate
Hampton Inn Colorado Springs-Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm schedule before arrival
- Parking
- Package parking duration varies by selected dates
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in designated parking spaces.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside.
OvernightCOS is not intended for overnight stays.
Sources & freshness
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Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
COS airport guide↗COS official parking↗COS terminal services↗