City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport in Colorado Springs, CO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Colorado Springs, CO at 6,187 ft. KCOS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (12, 17L, 17R, 30), longest 13,500 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KCOS in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 16 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 10,000 ft, scattered clouds at 14,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 30.16 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KCOS 122254Z 15016KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 BKN250 24/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02440072
What changed at KCOS?
Since the 2154Z (3:54 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2154Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCOS
KCOS is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 16 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 25,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17L, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,500 ft (field elevation 6,187 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KCOS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 8,272 ft | ASP | 15 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 17L | 13,500 ft | CON | 14 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 17R | 11,022 ft | ASP | 14 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 35L | 11,022 ft | ASP | 14 kt tail | 8 kt right |
| 35R | 13,500 ft | CON | 14 kt tail | 8 kt right |
| 30 | 8,272 ft | ASP | 15 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→16 kt, ceiling 12,000 ft → 25,000 ft.
KCOS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport in Colorado Springs, CO: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KCOS is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KCOS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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APA UUA /OV APA170003/TM 2255/FL068/TP GLF5/RM LLWS +20 KTS DURD RY 35R
APA UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV APA170003Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2255Reported at 22:55 UTC.FL068Altitude: 6,800 ft MSL.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +20 KTS DURD RY 35RRemarks.Show raw report
COS UA /OV BRK220020/TM 2238/FL340/TP A21N/SK TOP 290/RM ZDVWC-30
COS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BRK220020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2238Reported at 22:38 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 290Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-30Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 2237/FLDURD/TP E170/TB NEG BLO 100
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2237Reported at 22:37 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 100Turbulence: none reported blo 100.Show raw report
BJC UA /OV BJC/TM 2222/FL067/TP C172/WX -RA
BJC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BJCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2222Reported at 22:22 UTC.FL067Altitude: 6,700 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DVV260050/TM 2204/FL200/TP E75L/TA M13/IC LGT RIME 200/RM -ZDVWC-05
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DVV260050Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2204Reported at 22:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TA M13Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 200Icing: light rime 200.RM -ZDVWC-05Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 40NW/TM 2202/FL170/TP B737/TA 07/IC LGT RIME
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 40NWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2202Reported at 22:02 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TA 07Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
4BM UA /OV APA210025 /TM 2159 /FL140 /TP PC12 /TB LGT CHOP 140-110 /RM DURD
4BM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV APA210025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2159Reported at 21:59 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP 140-110Turbulence: light chop 14,000–11,000 ft.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 220060/TM 2150/FL220/TP B38M/TA -17/TB LGT RIME
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 220060Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2150Reported at 21:50 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TA -17Outside air temperature, °C.TB LGT RIMETurbulence: light rime.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCOS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCOS reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 39 kt, the lowest ceiling was 12,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 35L/35R
- 32%
- 12
- 29%
- 17L/17R
- 24%
- 30
- 15%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1740Z (11:40 AM MDT)
TAF KCOS 121740Z 1218/1318 18010KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250 FM122000 16012G25KT P6SM FEW090 SCT120 FM130300 15006KT P6SM FEW100 FM130900 06007KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KCOS
- IATA
- COS
- FAA LID
- COS
- City
- Colorado Springs
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,187 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.8058, -104.7010
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 13,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125 MHz
- CTAF
- 124.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 2h 2m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KCOS
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCOS reported VFR conditions during about 90.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 323 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.2 kt, calm 6.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88.4 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 83.0 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 88.5 | 5.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 87.8 | 6.4 | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| May | 87.5 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 95.0 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 94.6 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 94.0 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 92.5 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Oct | 89.7 | 4.9 | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 91.3 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 89.0 | 5.0 | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5 kt |
| Feb | 8.3 kt |
| Mar | 9.2 kt |
| Apr | 10.1 kt |
| May | 9.3 kt |
| Jun | 8.7 kt |
| Jul | 7.7 kt |
| Aug | 7.2 kt |
| Sep | 7.5 kt |
| Oct | 7.8 kt |
| Nov | 7.6 kt |
| Dec | 7.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCOS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport in Colorado Springs, CO shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCOS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCOS?+
KCOS has 6 runways: 12, 17L, 17R, 30, 35L, 35R; the longest is 13,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCOS report its own weather?+
Yes. City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCOS have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCOS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCOS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCOS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCOS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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