Which airport should I fly into for Colorado Springs?

For long-haul and international flights, Denver International Airport (DEN) is the main gateway near Colorado Springs. The closest airport, City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Colorado Springs?

The nearest is about 7 mi (11 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Colorado Springs?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Colorado Springs

The closest airports to Colorado Springs, Colorado: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Colorado Springs, Colorado is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Denver International Airport (DEN).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
COS	City of Colorado Springs Municipal AirportColorado Springs, United States	7 mi / 11 km	23 min	Regional
FCS	Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air FieldFort Carson, United States	11 mi / 18 km	38 min	Regional
PUB	Pueblo Memorial AirportPueblo, United States	42 mi / 67 km	1 hr 15 min	Regional
APA	Centennial AirportDenver, United States	51 mi / 82 km	1 hr 31 min	Regional
LIC	Limon Municipal AirportLimon, United States	69 mi / 111 km	2 hr 4 min	Regional
SLT	Harriet Alexander FieldSalida, United States	70 mi / 112 km	2 hr 5 min	Regional
DEN	Denver International AirportDenver, United States	71 mi / 115 km	2 hr 8 min	International
BJC	Rocky Mountain Metropolitan AirportDenver, United States	76 mi / 122 km	1 hr 46 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) is the most convenient at about 7 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Denver International Airport (DEN) (71 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Colorado Springs. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with COS.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near COS saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Colorado Springs is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road.