COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – May’s passenger traffic at Colorado Springs Airport (COS) indicates a strong summer after the lower-than-average numbers reported in recent months, with a total 220,982 passengers—a 1.9 percent increase from May 2024. The Airport remains committed to COS’ long-term growth through its ongoing efforts to promote and attract air service. Seat availability has increased by 5.7 percent year-over-year, setting the stage for a robust 2025 as travel demand is expected to rise through the summer. The average load factor for the month stood at 85.6 percent, a 2.3% decrease from May 2024.
Notable airport updates:
- Southwest Airlines started seasonal international service to Cancun (CUN) June 7, 2025 – August 2, 2025, and will return in the fall for flights on November 22 and 29, December 20 and 27, and January 3, 2026. Tickets are on sale now.
- The new Federal Inspection Station (FIS) is now open for international flights.
- Southwest Airlines is set to begin year-round service to San Diego (SAN) on October 2, 2025. Tickets are on sale now.
- American Airlines started daily nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) on June 5, 2025.
- On May 9, the Airport Ambassador Program celebrated its 20-year anniversary. Our 50+ total volunteers serve both as passenger concierges as well as spread joy with our PAWS 4 COS therapy dog program. Each plays an important role in providing visitors a positive customer experience.
Nonstop Route Updates:
- Allegiant Air: Phoenix/Mesa (AZA), Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA), and St. Petersburg/Tampa (PIE)
- Twice weekly service to all three destinations
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Phoenix/Mesa (AZA) seasonal service was scheduled through May and returns in October
- American Airlines: Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW) and Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
- Six daily flights with easy connecting service across the U.S. and worldwide
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Daily service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) began on June 5, 2025
- Delta Air Lines: Atlanta (ATL), Salt Lake City (SLC), and Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP)
- Twice daily service to Atlanta (ATL), except on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Daily service to Salt Lake City (SLC), with an additional flight starting in July 2025
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Seasonal service to Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) resumed on June 8, 2025
- 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) began June 7, 2025
- Five times per week service to San Diego (SAN), will start on October 2, 2025
- Daily service to Baltimore/Washington (BWI) will transition to daily service except Saturday’s October 1-30, and peak days during the holidays; November 22, 25, 26, 29, 30, and December 1, 19-23, 26-30
- Seasonal service San Antonio (SAT) on peak days during the holidays to include November 22, 25, 26, 29, 30; December 1, 19-23, 26-30, January 2-4, 2026
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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
- 11 daily flights to Denver (DEN)
Colorado Springs Airport provides a travel experience prioritizing friendliness, safety, and comfort. Enjoy the speed and convenience of your small airport with options on daily nonstop flights and hundreds of connections worldwide. 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 X, and LinkedIn.
Your adventure begins here at Colorado Springs Airport.
