City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, commonly called Colorado Springs Airport or COS, is about a 31-minute drive from WoodSpring Suites Colorado Springs North - Air Force Academy. You can reach the airport by car or use Mountain Metro Route 37, which links COS with Hancock Plaza and connects with other local routes.
- Airport address: 7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
- Drive to the hotel: about 31 minutes from COS
- Bus service: Route 37 runs seven days a week between the airport and Hancock Plaza
- Other airport options: Denver International Airport is about 76 minutes by car from the hotel
Where is Colorado Springs Airport?
Colorado Springs Airport is at 7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway, southeast of downtown Colorado Springs. The FAA describes COS as a public, civil-military airport located six miles southeast of downtown; it is also just off Interstate 25, with four-lane access from Exit 135.
The airport is open around the clock, and airport personnel and uniformed Colorado Springs Police Department Airport Police Unit officers staff the terminal 24/7. For terminal layout, parking, runways and roads, the airport provides several maps on its official maps-and-directions page.
How do you get from COS to WoodSpring Suites?
Driving is a direct option: the trip from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to this hotel in north Colorado Springs takes about 31 minutes.
If you are arranging a pickup, COS directs drivers to wait in the free Cell Phone Lot rather than idling at the terminal curb. The curb is for active loading or unloading only; unattended vehicles may be ticketed and towed.
What ground transportation is available?
Mountain Metro Route 37 runs seven days a week between Hancock Plaza and Colorado Springs Airport, stopping once at Integration Loop. The route connects with other Mountain Metro services for Security-Widefield and downtown Colorado Springs, which can help you plan a one-day route through Colorado Springs from the north side.
Visit Colorado Springs lists service beginning at 6:15 a.m. and the last airport departure at 7:30 p.m. Bus times can affect your arrival plan, so check the official site before you go: Mountain Metro for Route 37 service and the airport for its maps and directions.
The supplied airport transportation details do not specify rental-car providers or other ground-transport services. If you plan to drive, check directly with the airport or a rental company for current options.
How much time should you allow?
The drive from COS to the hotel is estimated at about 31 minutes. Treat that as a planning estimate rather than a guarantee; traffic and your arrival arrangements can affect the journey. If you are meeting someone at the terminal, use the Cell Phone Lot while you wait, then move to the curb for active pickup.
For a wider north-side itinerary, Falcon Stadium is about 46 minutes by car from WoodSpring Suites. Its location can fit into plans that include the Falcon Stadium parking and game-day guide.
What other airports can you use?
Denver International Airport is about 76 minutes by car from WoodSpring Suites. The other supplied airport travel times are about 50 minutes from Centennial Airport and about 52 minutes from Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field. Compare the airport options against your flight and ground-transport plans before booking.
FAQs
What is the airport code for Colorado Springs Airport?
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is commonly called Colorado Springs Airport and uses the code COS.
Does COS have public transit?
Yes. Mountain Metro Route 37 connects COS with Hancock Plaza seven days a week and links with other routes serving Security-Widefield and downtown Colorado Springs.
Where should someone wait to pick you up at COS?
Drivers should wait in the airport’s free Cell Phone Lot. The terminal curb is limited to active loading and unloading.