The commercial airlines operating at the Colorado Springs Airport reported a 6.5 percent increase in passenger traffic in October, with 223,870 travelers passing through the terminal. Seat availability increased by 11 percent, while enplanements increased by 6.6 percent year-over-year. The overall load factor for this period was 78.3 percent, 3.2 percentage points below the same month last year. Delta increased enplanements by 18.1 percent driven by additional capacity to Atlanta and Salt Lake City. Southwest reported a 3.9 percent increase compared to October 2024. COS remains focused on strategic, long-term growth through expanded air service offerings and airline partnerships, positioning the airport as a key travel hub for the Pikes Peak region.
Notable Airport Updates
- Art at COS, the Airport's new public art program, launched in October with a call for entries for a January 2026 exhibition and installation of sculptures by artists Jodi Bliss and Kasia Polkowska as an extension of Downtown Partnership’s Art on the Streets.
- Southwest Airlines’ seasonal international service to Cancun (CUN) will return on November 22nd for select fall, winter, and spring dates. Tickets are currently on sale for November 22 and 29, 2025; December 20 and 27, 2025; January 3, 2026; March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026; and April 4, 2026.
- Southwest Airlines’ seasonal service to San Antonio (SAT) returns on peak days during the holidays to include November 22, 25, 26, 29, 30; December 1, 19-23, 26-30; and January 2-4, 2026.
- Southwest Airlines announced that service to Houston (HOU) will increase to daily service starting March 5, 2026.
- Passenger Gate 3 reopened on November 20, 2025, while Gate 1 will serve as the temporary concourse exit during construction of the post TSA and exit ramps. Construction zones will be clearly marked and contained.
- Mountain View Food Court and Atrevida Beer Company remain open and operational during construction. Colorado Craft is currently under construction and planned to open early 2026.
- Evolve by Hudson is set to reopen this weekend after renovations. A temporary retail location is currently operating between Gates 7 and 9.
Nonstop Route Updates
Allegiant Air: Phoenix/Mesa (AZA), Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA), and St. Petersburg/Tampa (PIE)
- Twice weekly service to Phoenix/Mesa (AZA), Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA), and St. Petersburg/Tampa (PIE)
American Airlines: Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW) and Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
- Five daily flights to Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW) with easy connecting service across the U.S. and worldwide
- Daily service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
Delta Air Lines: Atlanta (ATL), Salt Lake City (SLC)
- Up to twice daily service to Atlanta (ATL), except on Saturdays
- Twice daily service to Salt Lake City (SLC)
- Seasonal daily service to Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) is scheduled to return June 7, 2026, through September 30, 2026
Southwest Airlines: Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Chicago (MDW), Dallas (DAL), Denver (DEN), Houston (HOU), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), San Diego (SAN), San Antonio (SAT), and Cancun, Mexico (CUN)
- Weekly seasonal service to Cancun, Mexico (CUN) will return November 22 and 29, 2025; December 20 and 27, 2025; January 3, 2026; March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026; and April 4, 2026
- Five times per week service to San Diego (SAN) started on October 2, 2025
- Baltimore/Washington (BWI) operates during peak holiday travel days, including November 22, 25, 26, 29, and 30, December 1, 19–23, and 26–30, 2025, and January 4, 2026
- Seasonal service to San Antonio (SAT) on peak days during the holidays to include November 22, 25, 26, 29, 30, 2025; December 1, 19-23, 26-30, 2025, and January 2-4, 2026
- Service to Houston (HOU) will increase to daily effective March 5, 2026
- Up to four times daily service to Denver (DEN) with easy connections coast-to-coast
United Airlines: Denver (DEN), Houston (IAH), and Chicago (ORD)
- Three daily destinations with easy connections coast-to-coast and worldwide
- Up to 12 daily flights to Denver (DEN)