Colorado Springs Airport Guide

COS Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Colorado Springs Airport.

What to Expect

Colorado Springs Airport (code: COS) consists of a small, two-level, single concourse terminal with 12 departure gates and approximately a dozen shops, restaurants, cafes and bars, primarily on the airside. After airport restaurants and shops close for the night, vending machines are the only in-airport snack option, so plan accordingly. WiFi is available, and there are charging stations throughout the concourse. For additional comfort, economy-class passengers can pay to access the airport’s private lounge.

Sleeping in Colorado Springs Airport

After security checkpoints close for the night, all passengers are restricted to the landside areas, and security must be re-cleared the next day when the checkpoints re-open. There are reportedly some couches behind a fireplace on the second floor that can be accessed by a stairway separate from the main stairs. Public service announcements and cold temperatures may be the biggest sleep hindrances, so consider bringing extra layers or a sleeping bag and earplugs/noise-cancelling headphones. For uninterrupted sleep, there are some hotels within a quick shuttle ride of the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.

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Airport Hours

The terminal is open 24 hours. Security checkpoints are typically open from 4:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Keep in mind that TSA screening, airline check-in, and baggage drop hours vary by airline and flight schedule. If you remain in the public area overnight, access to the secure concourse is not available until security reopens in the morning.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Colorado Springs Airport with airport shuttles:

• Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs Airport  » Check Rates
• Hampton Inn Colorado Springs Airport  » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Colorado Springs Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program.

• The Lounge Colorado Springs – Location: Airside, Concourse (between Gates 4 and 6; next to Gate 6). Hours: 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (USD $38 day pass, up to 4 hours) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs (Global Lounge Network memberships) • Credit card rewards programs.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drink

Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. Here are the available options:

• Landside – Bristol Taproom • Coffee Shop at Bristol
• Airside – Liquid Provisions Bar • Mountain Vista Grill • Mountain View food court • The Peaks Travelmart • Reis & Irvy’s Frozen Yogurt

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage services and lockers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

Power outlets and USB charging ports are available throughout the concourse, including between many seating areas.

Showers

Public shower facilities are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available. Connect to the “flyCOS” network. Coverage is strongest in recently remodelled seating and concession areas near the escalators, before security screening, and throughout the concourse.

Security & Safety

At the time of this update, we have no reports from travellers commenting on safety issues at Colorado Springs Airport. However, sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

• Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
• Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
• Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
• Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

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