Colorado Springs Airport Sees Surge in Traffic for June

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) welcomed 234,890 total passengers for the month of June. This represents a 10 percent increase in the total number of passengers from last June. Of this number, the airport saw 116,427 passenger boardings out of COS, showing an 8 percent increase when compared to the same month in 2023.

Seats available in the market were reported at 136,597, marking a 9.5 percent increase from June, 2023. Of those available seats, the majority were filled with an average load factor of 85.2 percent.

"Summer is always a busy travel time for COS, and this summer has not only proven that to be true, but it's happened through a significant period of construction and development in the terminal and around the airport," said Greg Phillips, Director of Aviation for COS. "We will continue to welcome passengers and work towards improving the traveler experience at COS."

Seasonal summer service to Hollywood-Burbank/Los Angeles (BUR) with Avelo Airlines and Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) with Sun Country Airlines and Delta Air Lines will be available through early September. Another summer addition includes Southwest Airlines nonstop service to Baltimore/Washington (BWI) which is slated to be a year-round route. Additionally, Delta launched a second daily nonstop service to Atlanta (ATL) this month.

Nonstop Route Updates:

• American Airlines: Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW)
  • Six daily nonstop flights with easy connecting service across the U.S. and worldwide
• Avelo Airlines: Hollywood Burbank (BUR)
  • Nonstop service to Hollywood Burbank (BUR) through September 1
• Delta Air Lines: Atlanta (ATL), Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP), Salt Lake City (SLC)
  • Twice daily nonstop service to Atlanta (ATL)
  • Seasonal Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP) through September 8
  • Daily nonstop service to Salt Lake City (SLC)
• Southwest Airlines: Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Chicago (MDW), Dallas (DAL), Denver (DEN), Houston (HOU), Las Vegas (LAS), Long Beach (LGB), Phoenix (PHX), San Diego (SAN) and San Antonio (SAT)
  • Daily nonstop to Baltimore/Washington (BWI)
  • Seasonal service to San Diego (SAN) and San Antonio (SAT) on peak days in November, December, and January
  • Daily nonstops to Denver (DEN) with easy connections coast-to-coast
  • Long Beach (LGB) will run through August 4
• Sun Country: Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP)
  • Nonstop seasonal service to Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) will be available until August 5, and August 26 through September 2
• United Airlines: Denver (DEN), Houston (IAH), Chicago (ORD)
  • Three daily nonstop destinations with easy connections coast-to-coast and worldwide
  • 12 daily nonstop flights to Denver (DEN)

The Colorado Springs Airport provides a travel experience prioritizing friendliness, safety, and comfort. Enjoy the speed and convenience of a small airport with options on daily nonstop flights and hundreds of connections worldwide. As one of the Best Workplaces named by the Gazette in 2021, 2022, and 2023, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and a warm welcome to all our passengers, making your journey memorable from start to finish. For more information, visit FlyCOS.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.­ Your adventure begins here at the Colorado Springs Airport.