Colorado Springs Airport (KCOS)
Colorado Springs, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KCOS
IATA
COS
City
Colorado Springs
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
6,187 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
38.8058, -104.7007
Overview
High-altitude airport near the US Air Force Academy. Excellent for mountain and high-altitude ops training.
Current Weather at KCOS
Pilots flying into or out of Colorado Springs Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KCOS 210054Z 06007KT 4SM RA OVC050 10/06 A3013 RMK AO2 RAB03 SLP185 P0001 T01000056Wind 060° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 06
Current TAF
TAF KCOS 202334Z 2100/2124 01007KT 6SM -SHRA FEW030 BKN050 FM210500 07007KT P6SM BKN015 OVC040 FM210900 14006KT 6SM BR SCT007 OVC010 FM211700 16010KT P6SM FEW015 BKN250 FM211900 16015G25KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250Decode METAR for KCOS
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Colorado Springs Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KCOS. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KCOS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Colorado Springs. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Colorado Springs Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Colorado Springs Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KCOS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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